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All Blog Posts Tagged 'UAE' (226)

Dubai Taxi, Al Futtaim Motors donate proceeds of hybrid cabs to charity organizations

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…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 18, 2012 at 2:38pm — No Comments

DHL employees in UAE mark Global Volunteer Day with a fun day out for pupils from Al Noor Training Centre

DHL Express UAE, part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading postal and logistics group, yesterday marked Global Volunteer Day 2012 with employees taking part in a special event for pupils from Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs, as part of its global drive to give back to local communities and to inculcate a passion for volunteerism among…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 17, 2012 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Ayaadi launches the second phase of its Ershad project in collaboration with the UAE's Ministry of Education

Etisalat's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, Ayaadi, launched the second phase of its Ershad project in collaboration with the UAE's Ministry of Education.

The new program, which aims to…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 14, 2012 at 9:54am — No Comments

58 members join ENGAGE Dubai employee volunteering programme

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.…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 14, 2012 at 9:50am — No Comments

CSR Al Ahli Holding Group hosts gathering for CSR Sustainability Majlis in UAE

As an active member of the CSR community in the United Arab Emirates, The CSR Division of Ahli Holding Group hosted the CSR Sustainability Majlis gathering on Monday 10th of September 2012 at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 12, 2012 at 4:42pm — No Comments

RAK FTZ lends a helping hand to orphans

In a step that reinforces its commitment to help the underprivileged sections of the community, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) - one of the fastest-growing and most cost-effective free trade zones in the UAE - held an event today to support the Ajman-based Al Ihsan Charity…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 10, 2012 at 10:27am — No Comments

Diabetes Awareness campaign launched in Al Gharbia

In a proactive approach against diabetes, The Western Region Development Council (WRDC) organized a diabetes awareness seminar in cooperation with Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), the seminar entitled "Diabetes and Healthy Eating" was held (yesterday, September 3) at the Family Development Foundationbranch in Madinat Zayed in Al Gharbia. 



The seminar offered information about diabetes management and prevention, with a focus on why diet plays an…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 10, 2012 at 10:18am — No Comments

Trade conducted with a clear conscience

For many consumers, quality and price are no longer the only considerations when shopping. The way companies source their materials and treat their workers has increasingly become more important. Gundeep Singh, the chief executive and founder of The Change Initiative, a sustainable shop that opened in Dubai this year, speaks about how ethical shopping became…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 7, 2012 at 10:21am — No Comments

Companies push good deeds and worthy causes

As a senior executive at a major European bank's Middle East and North Africa (Mena) division, Philippe Vollot has been involved in quite a few important deals.

But he is particularly proud of a programme that tracks the migration patterns of hawksbill turtles.

For in addition to acting as chief operating officer at Deutsche Bank Mena, he is also the chairman of the Middle East Foundation, the bank's corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm, which sponsors the…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 4, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

CSR and sustainability focus of new category for Arab Health Awards 2013

Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, organisers of the annual Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, has introduced a new category to the upcoming Arab Health Innovation and Achievement Awards The Sustainable Hospital Award.

This event will also include eight other award categories including…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 3, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Aiming for quality across board

Dubai’s quest to become a global centre of excellence, innovation and leadership has been ably supported by the Dubai Quality Group (DQG), which has brought many organisations under one umbrella to establish new benchmarks of quality.



A recent meeting hosted by the DQG saw a large participation of top officials from a number of organisations that have been applauded for introducing quality practices in various sectors, prominent among which are education, health, human resources and…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 2, 2012 at 3:23pm — No Comments

DM Foundation partners with KMCC and MIMS Trust

DM Foundation, the charitable arm of DM Healthcare, a leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and India,has partnered with the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), the largest expatiate mass organization outside Kerala, and MIMS Charitable Trust, the CSR vertical of Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Kerala, to sponsor 100 free open-heart surgeries for the needy during the year 2012-13. 



The initiative has been launched during the holy month…

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Added by CSR Middle East on September 2, 2012 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Du donates to the Feekom Al Khair and Al Barakah initiative

Following the incredible success and response to its Ramadan home renovation campaign, Feekom Al Khair and Al Barakah (with your goodness and blessings), Du has announced it will extend the initiative until 30 September.

This decision was taken based on the incredible response and donations…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 31, 2012 at 11:32am — No Comments

ICDL GCC Foundation calls on more Corporate Social Responsibility participation

The ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority advocating computer competency across the GCC and Iraq for all, today underlined its support for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Being the regional arm for ECDL Foundation, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to promulgating digital competency for all the world's citizens, ICDL GCC Foundation has been mandated to carry out…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 31, 2012 at 11:31am — No Comments

دعوة شركات الكمبيوتر الى التركيز على المسؤولية الاجتماعية

دعت مؤسسة الرخصة الدولية لقيادة الكمبيوتر لمجلس التعاون الخليجي، وهي الجهة المعنية بالإدارة والإشراف على عمليات توفير التدريب والاختبار للحصول على شهادة "الرخصة الدولية لقيادة الكمبيوتر" في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي والعراق، الشركات الاقليمية للتركيز على أنشطة خدمة المجمتع، وأكدت استمرار دعمها الكامل للمبادرات المبنية على المسؤولية الاجتماعية للشركات.

وأكدت المؤسسة أنها لن تدخّر جهدًا في اتباع نفس القيم في نشر الوعي المعلوماتي في المنطقة من خلال إطلاق ودعم…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 31, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments

Volvic donates generously to blue-collared workers in Dubai, UAE

Volvic, Dubai is stepping up on the forefront of the charity scene during of Ramadan and the festive season of Eid Al Fitr. As part of its corporate social responsibility, the premium water brand has decided to donate bottles of its natural mineral water to laborers.

To facilitate this activity,…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 31, 2012 at 11:26am — No Comments

It’s not just business for UAE corporates

As businesses flourish, communities prosper and it is important that corporates give back to the society at large.

In a new initiative, Al Ghurair teamed up with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote community-based initiatives.

Essa Al Ghurair, vice chairman of Al Ghurair and a stalwart of the UAE trade and commerce, said business should do more to address social issues. A recent survey by Dubai Chamber showed that 60 per cent of Dubai businesses…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 27, 2012 at 11:55am — No Comments

الغرير للاستثمار: حان وقت رد قطاع الأعمال الجميل إلى المجتمع

تم عقد اجتماع مشترك ضم الغرير وغرفة التجارة والصناعة بدبي في إطار اجتماعات شبكة غرفة دبي للاستدامة. واكد عيسى الغرير نائب رئيس الغرير - المعروفة أيضا باسم الغرير للاستثمار أن الوقت قد حان لقطاع الأعمال أن يرد الجميل الى المجتمع من خلال ممارسة المسؤولية الاجتماعية للشركات.

وعلى القائمين على الشركات…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 27, 2012 at 11:54am — No Comments

Avail of Dh200,000 if diagnosed with cancer

A new wellness plan for women introduced by First Gulf Bank will provide a Dh200,000 allowance for women who register, the bank announced in a statement issued on Saturday.

Women who join the scheme only have to deposit Dh50 each month after registration to assure themselves of financial stability in case of a cancer diagnosis. It is open to all female UAE residents between the ages of 18 and 64.…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 27, 2012 at 10:01am — No Comments

Green Globe certifies Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels, Dubai

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…

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Added by CSR Middle East on August 22, 2012 at 3:36pm — No Comments

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