Long-term patients at Dubai's Rashid Hospital who lack income, family support, or the means to return to their home countries were the focus of the seventh of DP World's staff-driven community activities over the summer.

Staff and senior management officials visited the hospital recently to…

Earlier this year, Maximus Air CEO Fat’hi Hilal Buhazza told us about his philosophy of doing good while making money. He tells Shiva Kumar Thekkepat how this is helping people in distress in Pakistan and beyond.

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…

Al Ansari Exchange, a leading Foreign Exchange and worldwide remittance company in the UAE, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a partnership in support of two major health priorities: polio eradication and treatment and the prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). A joint commitment of USD 10 million was made, with each side committing to provide half…

Marks and Spencer, UK's largest retailer goes pink across the UAE this October to support the fight against breast cancer and mark solidarity to one of the concerns amongst women of all ages.

The 'Leap of Hope' campaign will be run in association with Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), a…

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG) held a meeting in the presence of more than 30 of its member organisations. These include members from government entities, private companies and non-profit organisations in Abu Dhabi and other professionals concerned with sustainability. During…

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…

Du has announced the renewal of its partnership with Shelter, to continue to support the UAE's entrepreneurs.

Shelter is a unique, non-profit business incubation project, and one of the …

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…

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, today celebrates their 30 years of partnership with the ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital - a mobile hospital dedicated to treating and preventing blindness in developing countries. Stationed at the Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi from 29 September - 3 October 2012, the Flying Eye Hospital…

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…

Industry leaders at Hotelier Middle East’s Great GM Debate said more focus should be given to CSR initiatives.



During the annual event held yesterday (September 24) at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, hoteliers said that with financial goals and pressures on hotels, CSR programmes which do not receive media attention have taken a back seat and should be bolstered for the good of the local communities.



“CSR and being a good corporate citizen of community can become…

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…

Emirates NBD, the leading bank in the region, held its Annual Staff Gala Dinner & Wedding Reception, where nearly 820 UAE National and expatriate grooms and brides from Emirates NBD's members of staff celebrated their union at the wedding reception, making this event for the eighth…

Hayatt, a part of Ruqayah Abdulwahab Alqatami Breast Cancer Foundation, is partnering with Wataniya to launch the Breast Cancer Charity Drive to raise money for patients suffering from breast cancer and raise awareness.

The drive is…

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has organized its annual blood donation campaign on Sunday, 23 September 2012 in Abu Dhabi.

The campaign is a reflection of the TRA's commitment…

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…