Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, has been recognized for its Corporate Social Responsibility with an award for the organization's CSR initiatives in 2012.

Speaking on the occasion of the award, Mr. Waleed Al-Khashti Corporate Communications & Relations from Zain, said:…

Omantel Business Excellence SME Awards to recognise entrepreneurs in the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector were presented at a glittering function held yesterday at Al Bustan Ritz Carlton Hotel. 



Dr Amer bin Awadh Al Rawas, chief executive officer of Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), making an opening speech said, "We at Omantel value the vital role of the SMEs in the national economy and in creating job opportunities. With this in mind, we have…

Driven by the objective of encouraging community service and building on the success of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Nuqul Group represented by its Vice Chairman Ghassan Nuqul and CEO Salim Karadsheh continues its fruitful partnership with INJAZ that involves direct engagement and mentorship for INJAZ programs including the Company Course, Social Leaders Program and the…

Bahrain-based Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (Asry) has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Sub-Continent Awards (MEIS) 2012 in Dubai.



The award, chosen by a 12-strong panel of industry judges, was due to Asry's comprehensive employee welfare, training initiatives and environmental programmes, said a report in our sister publication, the Gulf Daily News.



The yard boasts an ongoing calendar of medical and social events that…

Sharing their experiences in corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Nuqul Group and Elia Nuqul Foundation have recently participated in an interactive training session entitled “CSR in Action- Jordan” that was organized by Al Ahli Holding Group in partnership with BDC center in Jordan. The workshop mentored young Jordanians and empowered them with skills in the field of corporate social…

Bank Muscat hosted an integrated risk management workshop as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The 4-day workshop held at the head office was attended by risk managers from local and overseas banks, finance companies and government entities.



Being a CSR initiative, the entire proceeds from the training workshop is earmarked for charity, specifically to benefit specially-abled children, through Bank Muscat Hearts, which is a voluntary initiative by the bank…

أعلن مدير العلاقات العامة والاعلام بشركة البترول الوطنية الكويتية محمد منصور العجمي فوز الشركة بالمركز الأول للجائزة العربية للمسؤولية الاجتماعية للمؤسسات لعام 2012 التي تنظمها سنويا الشبكة العربية للمسؤولية الاجتماعية.

وقال العجمي في حفل تكريم الاعلاميين الذي أقيم صباح أمس في بيت الوطنية بالمسيلة ان وفدا رفيع المستوى يرأسه رئيس مجلس الادارة والعضو المنتدب فهد سالم العجمي ويضم كلا من نائب رئيس مجلس…

After successfully implementing its latest program "CSR in Action" in the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon giving birth to 12 new CSR initiatives, Al Ahli Holding Group's Corporate Social Responsibility division and in partnership with the Business Development Center in Jordan (BDC), launched the "CSR in action Jordan" on the 4th of November 2012; an initiative that aims to develop and…

ABB's local company in Oman has been selected as one of the top CSR Practitioners in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region in the Arabia CSR Network Awards 2012.

Judges were impressed with ABB's various CSR initiatives exercised in Oman during 2012 and rated the awards entry as…

أعلنت "ماجد الفطيم العقارية"، الشركة العاملة في مجال تطوير وامتلاك وإدارة مراكز التسوق وتطوير الفنادق والمدن المتكاملة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، عن اختتام فعاليات النسخة الثانية من مؤتمر الطاقة السنوي، والذي حضره كل من موظفي الشركة والشركات الشقيقة ومجموعة من الموردين.

واستضاف المؤتمر…

In a major recognition for its commitment to sustainability, Henkel GCC - one of the top names in the regional home care category - was conferred the 5th Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award here. Henkel won the second award for its efforts in spearheading sustainable business practices.…

تواجه مناطق عدة في الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا جلبة بشأن الآفاق والتوقعات المستقبلية للتمويل الإسلامي، حيث تداولت عدة تقارير إخبارية توقعات بنمو الحصة السوقية للصيرفة الإسلامية في مصر إلى 35 % خلال السنوات الخمس المقبلة في حين أنها تبلغ حاليا 5 %، وذلك نتيجة للتغيير في السياسات العامة؛ كما ينصب الكثير من اهتمام أوساط التمويل الإسلامي على الأسواق الأصغر نسبياً، مثل سلطنة عمان والمملكة المغربية، ويشير المراقبون للاسواق المالية، ومنهم عدة باحثين من بنك كريدي سويس، إلى دور التمويل…

Al Hilal Bank, in collaboration with the Burjeel Hospital, has launched a “Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign” that will deploy a mobile mammography unit in different parts of Abu Dhabi to provide free check up for ladies from October 24 to 28, 2012. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer ailment in the UAE, accounting for 28 per cent of female deaths in the country, according to statistics from the Abu Dhabi Health Authority.

The campaign, which is being organized as part of…

The Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network announced the launch of the 'Be Responsible-Rethink Waste Campaign' to call on businesses and the public for action to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This campaign has been created by the group members in partnership with Dubai Municipality.

This campaign is…

DLA Piper, a global law firm, has been awarded the CSR Label by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a recognition held by only a handful of firms, including Majid Al Futtaim, Standard Chartered Bank and Hilton Jumeirah.

The CSR Label recognises the commitment the firm places on corporate…

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's Managing Director for Government, Parliamentary, Public Relations and Media Affairs Sheikh Talal Al-Khalid Al-Sabah said that promoting the values of corporate social responsibility is a top priority for KPC."The importance of the KPC social role of KPC is no less than its economic one," Sheikh Talal said in a press statement Monday.

The corporate social responsibility is a pillar for any effort aiming to achieve sustainable economic and social…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a raw model in Sustainability in the Middle East by implementing several governmental initiatives like the Saudi Arabia Responsible Competitiveness Index (SARCI), the Global Competitiveness Forum and others.  It is known that the SARC Index, managed by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and the King Khalid…

A review of the Fortune top 1000 companies list, reveals that among the 14 listed in the “Healthcare: Medical Facilities”, not one has issued any kind of non-financial reports. A GRI reports’ list shows that among the 1003 organizations reporting in the year 2008, only eight from the healthcare service have reported their sustainability performance.  Considering the level…