Fund for Development of Youth Projects (Sharakah), premier organisation involved in development of small and medium enterprises (SME's) has signed an agreement with Jusoor, a corporate social responsibility entity targeted at developing the community in North Al Batinah Governorate.



The agreement aims at promoting leadership amongst Omanis in North Al Batinah Governorate and to contribute towards developing…

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) launched their first 'Sustainability Week' to highlight, promote, and educate the Bank's staff about living and working sustainably.

Over five days in October, employees were invited to learn about saving power and water, managing their money, keeping fit and…

The Centre of Waste Management - Abu Dhabi honoured the contractors for their commitment in supporting the cleaning and waste treatment activities in the city following the UAE's National Day celebrations.

The ceremony, which took place at the headquarters of Centre of Waste Management- Abu…

Port of Salalah has recently won the Containerisation International Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2012 for the company’s environmental and community focus that exemplifies corporate sector leadership in engaging its employees and local community.

Port of Salalah had been shortlisted for two categories, Corporate…

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…

In the unswerving campaign for social and economic change in the Middle East and North Africa, women are slowly but steadily moving from merely subordinates roles to the center stage. This evolution has the potential to create a new dawn of regional growth and opportunity.

The economic and social stakes are high. If female employment rates were to begin to…

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,…

The Vodafone Qatar’s World of Difference sponsored programme - Freestyle Aquatics, will launch the Doha Dive Challenge at the American School of Doha on October 12 and 13, it was announced yesterday.

The Freestyle Aquatics is being run by Kathleen Bates, who has been working with the physically disabled people for the past 15 years in…

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…

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.…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) will be highlighted next year at a conference organised by the Bahrain Society of Engineers.

The first Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference and Exhibition 2013 will be held in collaboration with FROM6 Communications and Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility Society.

It will take place from March 3 to 6 at the Gulf International Convention Centre.

It is supported by the National Oil and Gas Authority,…

More than 150 students participated in National Bank of Kuwait’s (NBK) Summer Training for university students in Kuwait. 

NBK initiated the Summer Training Program for university students as part of its endeavors to provide young Kuwaitis the opportunity to develop their skills, gain valuable corporate experience and learn firsthand about banking.

“NBK is fully committed to providing training and career development programs as part of its corporate…

ETA M&E Division had organized an IFTAR on 10.08.2012 for the Workmen residing at their Al Faya Camp with the support of Labours of Love UAE and Volvic Mineral waters. Over 750 Workmen had joined this IFTAR, and they appreciated the initiative taken by the M&E ADH Management and the Labours of Love UAE, a nonprofit service organization. Mr. V. Sivapal, Senior Executive (HR & Admin) thanked Ms. Angel,of Labours of Love UAE for accepting our request to host such a grand…

National Bank of Oman (NBO), in keeping with its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), has signed an agreement with Bahwan Cybertek to support the training of 15 Omani job seekers.

A formal ceremony, to mark the successful close of the arrangement, was held recently at the bank’s Head Office premises. The contract was signed by Sayyidah Rawan bint Ahmed…

As part of its corporate social responsibility, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) arranged a field trip at its Head Office for Mass Communication Students at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). The visit aimed to introduce the students to the day-to-day duties of NBK’s Public Relations department. Manal Al Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager said: “The purpose of the field trip is to introduce the students to NBK’s PR department and the professional services it provides in…

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), the ‘Safest Bank in the UAE’, has released its 2011 Sustainability Report, entitled ‘Catalysing Change’. 



The report covers significant achievements in Sustainable practice and delivery across the group and progress on 31 Sustainability Commitments. Highlights include:

• Maintaining position as one of the ‘World’s 50 Safest Banks’
• Launching nine new Business Banking Centres to support SME development
• Integration…

National Bank of Oman (NBO) has decided to support ‘Hayatikum’ the weekly recorded Television Programme on Oman TV, which focuses on various social issues. The programme highlights significant and current ‘true to life’ incidents that affect the daily lives of individuals and the Omani and Arab community at large, thereby reiterating the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities and community events.

Guest speakers — experts in different related fields…

In keeping with its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, National Bank of Oman (NBO) recently sponsored the ‘You Play Sudoku for All ’ Competition 2012, held recently at the ‘ Oman Auditorium’, Al Bustan Palace Hotel.

The event was organised in aid of Autism in Oman, by Black and White Magazine for the third successive year. Sudoku is a game of numbers and the…

With its integrated approach to embed new CSR and Sustainability within the corporate business strategy, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising "Dubai Dialogue: Responsiblity Matters: Driving Sustainability forward through Smart Business Planning" on Tuesday, May 22, at the Dubai Chamber headquarters.

Based on the success of the past 'Dubai Dialogue' conferences, the Dubai Chamber 's Centre…

Pearl Initiative, the Private Sector-led organisation developed in partnership with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, promoting transparency, good governance and corporate social responsibility in the Arab World, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre of…