In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, UAE's leading financial institution Mashreq recently held initiatives to mark 'Zayed Humanitarian Work Day', launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, as a tribute in memory of the father and the founder of the UAE, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al…

Encouraging companies that seek and foster sustainable business practices, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured JRG International, the flagship company under IBMC Group, by presenting the CSR Label, for their efforts to lead by example in corporate social responsibility and sustainability with valid contributions to economic development of UAE.…

Zain, telecommunications company in Kuwait, hosted its annual Girgai'an celebration in cooperation with Al-Amal club for children suffering from cancer and blood disorders.

The company celebrated the occasion with children in an atmosphere filled with happiness and goodwill.…

Tecom Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has partnered with Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organisation working to improve access to quality primary education for children in developing countries, to support Dubai Cares' 'Adopt a School' initiative in Gaza.

Tecom Investments…

In line with its mission to increase compassion within individuals and communities in the UAE community during the Holy month of Ramadan, Du has launched its Mawaed Al Rahman (Iftar Tables) initiative, for the sixth consecutive year.

Mawaed Al Rahman - set to take place throughout the month of…

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and its various businesses are organising a diverse array of charitable activities that are aimed at promoting community welfare and bringing a smile to the faces of the underprivileged.…

National Arab Motors announced its sponsorship of a soccer workshop for the children of the Zaatari camp in collaboration with ‘Save the Children’ and the Brazilian Embassy in Jordan. The announcement came during a press conference that took place on July 8th, at Kuttar café.

Attending the press conference were the Brazilian ambassador in Jordan, Her Excellency, Renate Stille, Deputy Marketing Manager at Kia Jordan, Yazeed Abu Al Failat, Country Director of Save the…

In support of the Ramadan initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to dress 1 million deprived children around the world, Du announced its support to the campaign as a national telecommunications company.…

Renault Middle East will mark the Holy Month, with its Ramadan in Projects campaign that welcomes organizations looking to implement a philanthropic project linked with the Corporate Social Responsibility values supported by Renault.

These Projects can earn a grant of up to $25,000.…

Why is there an emerging consciousness on the part of corporations to do more than just conduct business in the usual way? Why are businesses visibly making a conscious effort to shed tunnel vision and edge closer to inclusive, collaborative relationships with non-business actors?  Does business really have a business beyond business? These are questions that many professionals and business leaders ask themselves.  The most obvious answer seems that business not only sees…

Hello !?! Solidarity is calling...Let's wake up and Make it Better !

An Ethical label has been created for companies who help the forgotten

In everyday life, most of us would like to help those in need… but we never take action Solidarity organisations are developing vital projects… but are helpless without funds

Companies are…

Aspiring and planning to move forward in days to come for contributing in shaping the Green Economy initiative of Dubai, UAE, SynergY youth group of children and youth from across UAE gather more support from Eco conscious brands like Timberland and continue to plant 55 more trees in Jebel Ali.  SynergY youth group organized a Big Plant-for–the-Planet Academy at The Address Dubai Marina Hotel and planted 120 trees near landfill supported by Dubai Municipality. …

Omantel announced the launch of its first 'Sustainability Report' at a special gala event yesterday that was held at Omantel headquarters under the auspices of Yahya bin Said Al Jabri, chairman of Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZD) Authority and chairman of the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

 

A number of VIPs and senior executives attended the event. 



The theme of the first sustainability report 'Because We Care'  mirrors…

On the occasion of handing the donations to the three associations, a roundtable organized by Alfa brought together Alfa Chairman and CEO, Engineer Marwan Hayek, and people in charge at these associations, namely: Mrs. Afifa Arsanios, President of SOS Children's Villages, Mrs. Fadia Safi, President and General Director of Sesobel, and Mrs.



Arwa Halawi, President of the Lebanese Autism Society. The roundtable saw the discussion of the current situation of these…

For the third year running, Qatargas has extended support to the US-based Children’s Brain Tumour Foundation (CBTF) and participated in its annual benefit dinner organised by the charity recently in New York City.

The CBTF is a non-profit organisation, which was founded in 1988 in the United States to improve the treatment, quality of life and the long-term outlook for children with brain and spinal cord tumours through research, support, education and advocacy for…

Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has taken part in major regional and international conferences and forums to share its wealth of experience and successes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). 



Senior figures from EMAL were on hand to showcase the industrial flagship's impressive record in the field of CSR at recent events in Abu Dhabi. 



EMAL was the Gold Sponsor of the "Philanthropy in Education and Responsible Social Giving: When Giving is a…

I know I am not the only person asking this question but if we are a fan of Covey and we "begin with the end in mind" , is it not true that both CSR and  Corporate Social Entrepreneurship ( CSE) have a common end game of:

1. Addressing a societal concern or issue

2. Running a successful business with an entrepreneurial sustainable spirit

3. Measuring impact…

CSR KPIs still suffering from constant statment,and still depends In personality understanding of sustainability concept ,also it depends on the way of CSR application and CSR targeted activities on each organization.

Of course there is many ways to  measure KPIs on CSR projects ,such as SEE(social,economics,environment) analysis in order to check sustainability factors .This analysis has no fixed way to…

Vodafone Qatar yesterday announced three winners of its “World of Difference” initiative for 2013.

Three Qatari winners were selected out of the 150 applicants due to their passion and dedication to bring about a positive change in Qatar. Now in its third year, “World of Difference” is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme - Vodafone Better…