The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC unveils its global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, 'Community Footprints', in the region, exercising the guiding principles to engage, contribute and inspire.

Reaffirming its commitment Global Citizenship, Community Footprints focuses the…

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), one of the world's leading international meetings industry trade associations, has announced that it is set to host a special seminar entitled, 'The Middle East going green,' on the first day of this year's edition of the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) March 25, 2013, at the Abu Dhabi…

Lebanon is surprisingly emerging as a leader in actively promoting new concepts and engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Middle East, despite the country's economic uncertainties. Independent consulting firm CSR Lebanon recently held the 3rd CSR Lebanon Forum…

Changing the game of social responsibility is not easy. What’s Deloitte & Touche’s approach? Easy, according to Rana Ghandour Salhab. Share what you do everyday with others.…

Management consulting firm Booz & Company has conducted extensive interviews - and drawn on its work with CSR leaders in the Middle East - to define what CSR means in the region; study how CSR is practiced; identify best practices among CSR leaders; and, propose how to build the corporate capacity for sustainable CSR practices.…

Dr. Fatih Mehmet GUL, CSR Middle East Founder and Executive Director, was honored with the “Outstanding Contribution for CSR Practices in GCC Countries Award” at World CSR Congress and Awards 2013 held in Mumbai, India.

The World CSR Congress brings over 130 countries under one roof to unite the best of the best and celebrate leadership in building a better society and…

أكدت  أوشيل يالسين، رئيس إريكسون لوحدة شمال شرق أفريقيا، على حرص الشركة على المشاركة فى أنشطة ومبادرات المسئولية الإجتماعية بهدف المساهمة فى دعم وتنمية الأسواق التى تعمل بها وخاصة  السوق المصري. كما أوضحت أن انشطة الاستدامة والمسئولية الإجتماعية هى محور العمل الرئيسى لاريكسون.



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The Arabia CSR Network has officially launched the sixth cycle of the Arabia CSR Awards 2013.

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group; & Chairman, Dubai Airports…

Deutsche Bank's Middle East Foundation announced today its partnership with Save the Children by supporting its Animate-It Workshops project in United Arab Emirates and the Food Vouchers System Initiative in Yemen.

Animation is a peaceful method for children to tell their stories especially for…

Making Information and Communication Technology (ICT) a central part of efforts to decrease CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) output has the potential to reduce per capita emissions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area by up to 26.23 metric tons (MT) in 2020.

These findings were announced by Ericsson,…

Crescent Petroleum, the Middle East's oldest private oil and gas company, has highlighted the need for responsible companies in the Arab World to develop and adopt environmental policies for sustainable development as part of their growth strategy.

The company has joined as a regional partner…

Sustainability is one of the most important aspects of business planning, especially for firms operating in the facility management industry, as energy and water consumption in the Arabian Gulf continue to increase on the back of growing populations.

"The bottom line with sustainability is that it saves a building or hotel money by dramatically cutting utility bills while promoting environmental awareness and corporate social…

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…

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Responsible Business Week to run from 17-23 September 2012 InterContinental Hotels & Resorts today embarks on a week-long programme of activities around the world to help protect and preserve unique and cultural heritage sites as part of…

Recognizing his philanthropic contribution and good corporate practices of his business empire, Dr. Naseer Homoud has been conferred CEO Middle East Award 2012 for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The prestigious award was conferred in a gala ceremony at Jumeiria Emirates Towers, Dubai on Thursday…

Audi Oman, represented by Wattayah Motors, is pleased to partner with Al Mar'a to present the second edition of the annual Al Mar'a Excellence Awards. These awards are a platform to acknowledge the accomplishments and entrepreneurial zeal of women in the Sultanate.…

Global medical technology company Medtronic, Inc. has released the company’s global 2012 Corporate Citizenship Report, “Contributing to a Healthier Future” at…

على الرغم من أن الدين الإسلامي يعتبر أكثر الأديان التي، رسخت مفهوم وتعزيز ثقافة المسؤولية الاجتماعية، غير أن هناك اعتقادا خاطئا لدى البعض، بأنه مفهوم إسلامي ارتبط فقط بالأعمال الخيرية، بما في ذلك الصدقات وغيرها من أعمال البر الخيرية، التي يقوم بها بعض المحسنين تجاه الفرد والمجتمع.

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PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, has a long tradition in community service and corporate social responsibility.