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…

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. …

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…

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Responsible Business, in partnership with DP World organised the first Sustainability Network Share and Learn session entitled, 'Environment Safety and Corporate Responsibility Majilis' which was hosted in Jebel Ali Port recently.

The…

Du offers its congratulations to the people of the UAE on the inauguration of the new Shams 1 concentrating solar power plant. In a showing its support of the UAE leadership's vision for a greener and more sustainable future, Du has implemented several long-running initiatives that…

Hilton Worldwide executives gathered at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort on March 26 to discuss various issues surrounding sustainability. 

Hilton Dubai cluster general manager Christian H Muhr welcomed the attendees, which included hoteliers at all levels. 

Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director of business development Shaika Ebrahim AlMutawa and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) engineer, conservation and outreach…

In a bid to prepare young dedicated volunteer force to hold green initiatives in educational institutions across Dubai, civic body has come up with yet another innovative idea known as 'Ambassadors of Sustainability'.

It was announced by Husain Gulam, head of administrative support section at DM…

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to assist the Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Duty Free organised its annual blood donation campaign among its employees earlier this month. 



The initiative was conducted in coordination with Dubai Blood Donation Centre of Latifa Hospital . 



The retailer said the campaign embodies its commitment and work in line with its social responsibility programme, which aims to serve the community…

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has announced the opening of online registration of delegates for the Dubai World Conference on Consumer Rights (DWCCR), a first-of-its-kind event on protecting consumer rights and intellectual property rights (IPR) across the retail sector in the Middle East.…

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a Government of Dubai authority, announced that it will support Dubai Cares' Walk for Education 2013 by sponsoring all DMCC staff to participate in the three kilometre walk.

This initiative is part of DMCC's 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility strategy…

SynergY founded by Simran Vedvyas, celebrates UAE National Environment Week 2013 by planting trees at TADWEER

Socially Yearning Network for Environment, Reach-out, Growth Youth, a group of young students from various institutions across UAE have been working with the sole purpose to support various environment trepidations. 

Shored up by…

To help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) understand and adopt better corporate social responsibility practices, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business organised a complimentary session at the Change Initiative premises recently.

The session, entitled Corporate Social Responsibility for Small and Medium Enterprises, focused on providing SME’s with practical knowledge and guidance to align responsible business practices with…

Dubai real estate market has recently shown an escalation in residential, office, retail and hotel projects, these recent trends and developments in the market have highlighted the future outlook and projections of the demand and supply in Dubai.

One such leading player "Pacific Ventures Ltd" a…

Alpen Capital partnered with Dubai Cares to unveil a very limited miniature structure of the world's tallest monument - The Burj Khalifa - called the "Burj of Giving", at a special ceremony organized in partnership with The Ara Gallery and Emaar Properties PJSC.

Rohit Walia unveiled the miniature…

Palm Utilities, a Dubai World company, has been awarded the Dubai Chamber CSR Label, in recognition of its solid commitment to CSR and sustainability and its ongoing efforts to optimize its resources primarily on providing the best environmentally friendly and sustainable energy solutions in line with the highest international standards.…

Seven major organisations were presented the Dubai Chamber CSR Label during a ceremony held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises on Wednesday. The awardees were honoured for their efforts to become leading businesses in corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

The…

Mohammed Jameel, President of the ALJ Group, receives the “Best Initiative to Support Entrepreneurship in the Arab World” award from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ), a corporate social responsibility initiative of ALJ Group, was given the award at the Global Entrepreneurship (GES) Summit…

Green Globe announced re-certification of Movenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since its opening two years ago, this upscale hotel has demonstrated outstanding efforts and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and corporate responsibility, marking the hotel group’s ambitious commitment to secure region-wide certification of all its Middle East properties.

“It’s a great achievement for the Movenpick Hotel Deira to be re-certified, reaching 90% of…

Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE) Carbon conceptualizes, manages, executes and monetizes greenhouse gas reduction measures. By doing so, DCCE address climate change and promote sustainable development across the region in an economically viable way.

The Emirate of Dubai is becoming a low…