World Energy Summit, Dubai addressed to global energy, poverty and sustainability.  The World Energy Forum 2012 took place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates- 22^nd -24^th October 2012.  I was part of the Official Delegation U.A.E. I learnt a lot from…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Responsible Business has announced the launch of its new online directory of case studies in its latest edition of 'CSR Al Youm', published this week.

The newsletter highlights the new online directory, found on the main Dubai Chamber website,…

Emphasizing the importance of accepting and embracing individuals with special needs, Homes r Us launched an online community initiative during the month of Ramadan. In continuation of their program, senior representatives from Homes r Us visited the Dubai Autism Center (DAC) and presented them with special gifts as a part of a wish list.…

With the market for consumption of lighting fixtures in the GCC region having already touched the US$1 billion mark in 2010, leading international manufacturers and suppliers will be setting their sights on Light Middle East 2012, the region’s premier trade and networking platform, which gets underway in Dubai today (Monday, 1st October).*



Organised by Epoc Messe Frankfurt, the 2012 edition of the regional lighting design industry showcase, will take place at the…

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…

Nine major Dubai-based 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 in seeking and fostering responsible practices in their business. 

The nine organisations included Commercial Bank of Dubai, Standard Chartered Bank, Dubal, Ducab, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Hilton Jumeirah, Summertown and DLA Piper which have been honoured for their…

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce Industry’s ENGAGE Dubai initiative, managed by its Centre for Responsible Business, announced the success of the employee volunteering program in encouraging 917 volunteers to devote…

CSR activities are no longer restricted to large organizations with heavy marketing budgets, due to the SME boom in the UAE and GCC. In particular, online firms are very often taking the lead in targeted CSR and community activities that make a measurable difference.

"The advantages that online businesses possess in their commercial model - speed, adaptability, rapid response and community integration can also be channelled effectively to develop CSR campaigns. In fact,…

Dubai Properties Group 'DPG', a member of Dubai Holding, has once again partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authorities 'DEWA' for the second year running to raise awareness on the importance of electricity and water conservation at its Shorooq Mirdif…

Six months following the launch of the Sustainability Network Task Groups, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Centre for Responsible Business, organised a seminar to share with the business community the progress made by the various task groups and to share the groups’ promised deliverables and achievements at the Chamber premises on Thursday.

At a launch in April, the Sustainability Network presented five task groups, now numbering 33 members, to deliver initiatives and…

As part of its on-going commitment to raise awareness and encourage Corporate Social Responsibility, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is sponsoring the Dubai Chamber Ecopreneur Award in association with Dubai Eye 103.8 radio.

This competition will promote and reward green companies that are…

In the context of the joint cooperation between the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) and its strategic partners, and pursuant to the agreement made between the DTC and Al Futtaim Motors in 2008 regarding a pilot operation of 10 hybrid taxicabs over a…

Dubai Customs has announced the launch of an online open contest, entitled “Nema”, for everyone to share their proposals and contributions in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The best proposals for sustainable and economically-rewarding projects in the fields of environment, community, trade activity, work environment, national identity and customer service, will be chosen.

Nema was specifically designed to encourage online public contributions…

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's ENGAGE Dubai initiative, managed by its Centre for Responsible Business, announced the success of the employee volunteering programme in encouraging 917 volunteers to devote more than 4,300 hours of their time to make a positive difference in local communities.…

Green Globe announced certification of the Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following Dubai’s transition towards a green economy, both properties have been demonstrating leadership in adopting policies and initiatives to minimize their impact on the environment. 



“It is a true honor that Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels, owned and operated by Emaar Hospitality Group, have been rewarded with one of the most prestigious…

Living up to its reputation of a socially responsible hotel that cares for the welfare of the community it operates in, the Grand Millennium Dubai recently sponsored and supported three incredible community welfare projects and charitable causes.

The hotel sponsored a Mount Everest Base Camp Trek…

Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) - the entirely state-owned corporation that owns and operates the world's largest primary aluminium smelter using pre-bake anode technology - raised by employees Dhs250,000 for Dubai Autism Center (DAC), including a direct cash injection from the company, targeted specifically at DAC's project to construct a newer, bigger and better treatment center that can…

The energy conservation efforts at Dubai Aluminium 'DUBAL' — the wholly state-owned corporation that operates a one million metric tonne per annum primary aluminium smelter, the world's largest using pre-bake anode technology — continue to achieve good results. A member of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy 'DSCE', DUBAL has implemented the directives issued to all DSCE member…