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CSR Middle East's Blog – November 2011 Archive (44)

Second Saudi Green Buildings Forum promotes research in techniques of environmentally compatible green buildings

When Second Saudi Green Buildings Forum was launched in the Saudi capital Riyadh, it monitored a number of challenges that face the activation and spread the culture of green buildings. The political will in the Kingdom has revealed to move forward in the search for successful…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 17, 2011 at 12:45pm — No Comments

Du to sponsor annual women in leadership forum

UAE-based operator Du said it will be the Official Telecom Partner for the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership forum and Shamsa Bint Suhail Award for Creative Women. The two-day forum and award ceremony will be held from 23-24 November in Abu Dhabi, and is organised by French business information group Naseba. Du says it has an extensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, and is actively involved in diverse initiatives that aim at supporting talent in the UAE, as well as…

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Vodafone goodies for workers

As part of ‘Better World’, Vodafone Qatar’s corporate social responsibility programme, Vodafone City Center store staff delivered bags filled with water, food, soap, a tooth brush and toothpaste along with a Vodafone cap and scratch card, to more than 100 workers engaged at a construction site opposite the mall.

“The event went well and labourers loved the goody bags,” said Louise Catleugh, City Center store manager, Vodafone Qatar. 

“We see the…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 17, 2011 at 12:44pm — No Comments

LuLu spreads a healthy message

LuLu Hypermarkets, Saudi Arabia, has organized free diabetic medical tests for its customers.

World Diabetes Day is held each year on Nov. 14.

As part of LuLu International Group’s corporate social responsibility, LuLu Hypermarket in Murabba, Riyadh, has organized free blood sugar tests for its customers in association with Shifa Al-Jazirah Poly Clinic.

The tests started Monday and will continue until Friday.

They are taking…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 15, 2011 at 10:40am — No Comments

عمران: مؤشر المسئولية الاجتماعية سيقود البورصة للنشاط

قال الدكتور محمد عمران، رئيس البورصة، إن مؤشر المسئولية الاجتماعية سيلقى الضوء على الشركات الأكثر جذبا للاستثمار وتتمتع بمميزات أكثر فاعلية فى السوق المصرى، مما سيجعلها الأكثر قدرة على قيادة السوق نحو العودة للنشاط من جديد.



وكشف دكتور أشرف الشرقاوى، رئيس هيئة الرقابة المالية، أن الأداء المالى لشركات المؤشر المصرى لمسؤولية الشركات (S&P-EGX-ESG) يعد أفضل من حيث المجموع مقارنة بأداء مجموع الشركات المقيدة فى مؤشرات "إيجى إكس 30، 70، 100"، مؤكدا أن…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 15, 2011 at 10:40am — No Comments

Al Ahlia Insurance team takes up cause of Arctic’s climate change

A four-member team of Al Ahlia Insurance employees are out on a vital outing to the Arctic with scientists from World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to see firs thand the impact climate change is having on our environment, communities and wildlife. Lloyd East, CEO of Al Ahlia Insurance, explains what the Arctic challenge means to the…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 15, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

"تواصل العالمية" و"النفط العُمانية" تكشفان عن برنامج "قدرات"

أوضح المدير التنفيذي لمؤسسة تواصل العالمية خالد بن الصافي الحريبي بأن المسؤولية الاجتماعية ومشاركة المجتمع المدني واجب لزم أن تقوم به مؤسسات القطاع الخاص على أكمل وجه، مع التركيز على تقديم برامج شبابية من شأنها أن تسهم في صقل مهارات الشباب وتعزيز قدراتهم وإمكانيتهم وتجهيزهم للمشاركة بشكل أكثر فاعلية ومتمكن في صناع القرار. جاء ذلك خلال حديثه في المؤتمر الصحفي الذي…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 15, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

إطلاق شركة سعودية - أوروبية لتعزيز المسؤولية الاجتماعية

وقعت غرفة جدة وإحدى الشركات الأوروبية، أمس، في مقر الغرفة، عقداً مع إحدى الشركات الأوروبية لإنشاء شركة سعودية - أوروبية في مجال المسؤولية الاجتماعية، وستقوم الشركة بتصميم برامج مسؤولية مستدامة للشركات السعودية، وتقديم الاستشارات وإجراء البحوث والتحليلات الاجتماعية، وقياس مدى التزام أصحاب المؤسسات والمنشآت التجارية والصناعية بالمساهمة في التنمية…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 15, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Qatargas-chartered vessel 'SS Dukhan' receives Green Award

Qatargas-chartered Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) vessel, "SS Dukhan" receives world's first ever Green Award certificate of recognition, for a specific LNG vessel, acknowledging the vessel's compliance with global environment regulations and safety…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 14, 2011 at 2:35pm — No Comments

CRB vows continuous CSR build-up

Over the past seven years, corporate social responsibility, or CSR, in Dubai has gained significant ground amongst the business community.

 

Companies today increasingly value the importance of corporate governance, sustainability and CSR in building reputation, creating a motivated workforce and ultimately boosting profits.

Behind the scenes, one organisation has played the lead role in assisting this change in mindset — the Centre for Responsible Business, or CRB, an…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 14, 2011 at 2:34pm — No Comments

ENOC to host 3rd International Occupational Health Conference in Dubai

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) will host its third International Occupational Health Conference on November 13 and 14, 2011 at the Movenpick Hotel, Oud Metha, Dubai. To be attended by international experts, the event will put the spotlight on the importance of good…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 14, 2011 at 2:33pm — No Comments

LG achieves LEED Gold Certification for first multiple building in Middle East

LG Electronics has been awarded the LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Building Certification Institution (GBCI) for the LG building facilities in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, making it the first company in the Middle East to receive such an award…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 14, 2011 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Orpic, SA and Vale donate RO 50,000 to needy families

On the occasion of Eid al Adha, Oman Oil Refineries and Petrochemical Industries Company (ORPIC), Sohar Aluminium (SA) and Vale donated RO 50,000 for the needy families of Sohar and Liwa of Al Batinah North Governorate surrounding the Sohar Industrial Port.

About 1,000 families will benefit from the fund which will enable them to purchase their…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 14, 2011 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Vodafone wins praise at CSR awards event

Vodafone Qatar was shortlisted as 1st runner-up in the ‘Medium Category’ at the Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards 2011 held recently in Dubai. 

The award, organised under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum, since 2008, has honoured companies across the Arab world that are committed to making a difference by embedding principles of Corporate Social… Continue

Added by CSR Middle East on November 4, 2011 at 11:16am — No Comments

King Abdullah II Fund for Development signs agreement with Jordan Oil Shale Company

The King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) has signed a cooperation agreement with Jordan Oil Shale Company (JOSCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, to finance the graduation projects of outstanding Jordanian public and private university students in the areas of environmental,…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 4, 2011 at 11:16am — No Comments

Former Saudi Aramco CEO joins governance body of AccountAbility

Mr. Abdallah S. Jum'ah, former President and CEO of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, has joined the top governance body for AccountAbility, the international corporate responsibility organization. Mr. Jum'ah will be part of a veritable "Who's Who" of prominent CEOs, policymakers, and thought leaders…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 3, 2011 at 10:38am — No Comments

First Jaidah Photography Award launched

Jaidah Group has announced the launch of its first Photography Award designed to unearth the talents of anyone in Qatar who has a gift with the camera. The theme of the competition is "Reflections" and the deadline to submit entries is December 31st. There are a number of superb prizes to be won,…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 3, 2011 at 10:37am — No Comments

Akhtaboot & TAG-Knowledge conclude their 2nd successful job fair

AMMAN - The second Akhtaboot (http://www.akhtaboot.com) Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Center (TAG-Knowledge) job fair, the biggest career event for the year 2011 in Jordan held under the patronage of Jordan's Ministry of Labor and was inaugurated by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org)…

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Firms 'must help empower young'

BAHRAIN's private sector needs to look beyond giving donations to society and explore ways to pass on their experience and knowledge, according to a youth organisation. Most companies don't really understand the full concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), said AIESEC Bahrain president Ines Baricevic.

They think it is about giving money to charities, but there is a lot…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 3, 2011 at 10:34am — No Comments

"إريكسون" تدعم أنشطة مجتمعية لدعم القطاعات الفقيرة بمصر

أعلنت شركة "إريكسون" تبنيها لسلسة من أنشطة التنمية الاجتماعية الرامية إلى دعم المجتمعات الفقيرة التي تحتاج إلى المساعدة بمصر وجميع أنحاء العالم.  

وأضافت الشركة أنها تشجع موظفيها على المشاركة في برامج المسئولية الاجتماعية التي تشهد نمواً متواصلاً كلجنة "إريكسون للأعمال الخيرية"،التي تأسست بهدف تنظيم عدد من الفعاليات الخيرية الداعمة للقضايا المحلية…

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Added by CSR Middle East on November 3, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

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