While some corporate social responsibility programs create real change, others are functional in name only, ineffective, or simply lacking in the region. To bring the private sector in the MENA region further on board with supporting social initiatives, new venture Pi Slice has launched to boost transparency and consolidation in the CSR…

As part of its ongoing commitment to support educational initiatives in Kuwait and generate student interest in math and science, ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Kuwait Limited sponsored the Kuwait English School (KES) 'Physics Challenge' for the third year in-a-row as the…

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Qatar have been invited to submit proposals to be considered for community grant funds administered by US aviation giant Boeing.

The funds will be awarded as a grant to proposals which target projects that support science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, workforce…

Siemens has donated critically-needed medical equipment to Libya and completed a fast-track programme to restore full capacity at Misrata power plant.

This underlines the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Libyan people and the country’s reconstruction, a statement from Siemens said.

“We believe in being a good corporate partner and a responsible corporate…

The Delassus Group makes an important contribution to the communities of the regions where it operates. It launched the Sanady Foundation in order to help its workers’ children succeed at school thanks to the remedial courses that are provided to them. 



“Education is the key to our future success as a country and the cornerstone of our development” says Kacem…

Delivering the packages to the right addresses at the right time would be two main expectations of a customer from a logistics company.  The Arab-based leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions company, Aramex goes beyond the expectations and maintains a consistent framework for the planning, execution, monitoring, reporting and ongoing improvement of…

Bahrain’s leading telecommunications provider, Batelco, has donated 120 wheelchairs to the Ministry of Health, to be distributed throughout MoH hospitals and health centres.

The initiative is a part of its ongoing commitment to healthcare initiatives which forms an integral part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programme, a statement from Batelco said.

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National Bank of Oman (NBO) was recently honoured by Outward Bound Oman (OBO), for sponsoring their efforts to develop a group of Omani youths on a journey of self-development.

OBO hosted a ‘recognition event’ to thank all sponsors for supporting their efforts, at the Ministry of Education in Wattayah.

Hassan Abdul Amir Shaban, NBO’s Head Government…

RasGas Company Limited (RasGas) lit up the company’s headquarters building with blue lights on Monday night to mark World Autism Awareness Day. The company’s gesture was in connection with the campaign organised by the State of Qatar to support World Autism Awareness Day.

“RasGas strongly believes in its responsibility to the community and worthy causes and we hope…

Landmark Group, the largest value retail shopping chain in Kuwait recently conducted its annual blood donation campaign in association with Kuwait Central Blood Bank (KCBB). The event took place at Al Bahar Center; with 120 plus employees and customers of Landmark Group who took part in this social cause to help foster a culture of voluntary blood donations.

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Bupa Arabia, a specialized health insurer, has signed a new agreement with Al-Bir Society orphanage to provide free health insurance covering 297 children cared for by the orphanage.

In line with STC orientation to direct technology towards serving charitable works, STC inaugurated no.5021 as a unified call line to donate to Quran memorization associations, the first initiative of its kind, in this regard, during a ceremony held to herald, officially, the launching of this service through sending an empty SMS by Dr. Mohammed Al-Sumaih, the Supervisor of the Bureau…

Dolphin Energy Qatar has donated $40,000 to Al Khor branch of the Qatar Red Crescent (QRC), the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs and the Al Tamakon for Comprehensive Education as part of its corporate social responsibility commitments. 

A ceremony to hand over the donation cheques to the three organisations, held recently at Dolphin Energy Tower, was…

The Savola Group signed five agreements with leading social organizations in Jeddah where the Group will support key programmes in training, research, and equipping labs and training classes as part of 'Savola Bridges,' the Group's social responsibility…

As Mother's Day celebrations rolled out across Lebanon, Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile operator managed by Orascom Telecom, celebrated the occasion with mothers in the media field. The celebration, which gathered the mothers over brunch in Zaitunay Bay's Cappuccino,honoured the mothers' dedication to both their families and their careers.

To take the joy a level deeper, mothers from SOS Children's Villages, an NGO sponsored by Alfa through the 'Alfa-4-Life'…

In a step that reinforces its commitment to serve the community and facilitates the implementation of its charitable initiatives, Masraf Al Rayan [MAR] - one of the leading Islamic banks in Qatar - signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Red Crescent Society [QRCS] to launch its…

In an effort to recognize the contributions of Saudi engineering students and to encourage them to contribute to the development of the nation, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia honored 12 major model projects completed by engineering students of King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh on Sunday.

University students in Bahrain are being urged to join a $1 million initiative to implement projects in their communities in a bid to foster social responsibility.

The Ripples of Happiness programme promotes youth empowerment and trains them to initiate schemes that will benefit Bahraini society.

It is being spearheaded by the Coca-Cola Foundation in partnership with INJAZ Al…

Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras and Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel, president of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI), signed an agreement to create the world's tallest and biggest flag in Jeddah.

Microsoft Gulf, in partnership with Du, revealed the five projects in the UAE which have qualified for the UAE Country Finals of Microsoft's premier technology competition, Imagine Cup 2012.…