Ibrahim Badawood, managing director of Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives (ALJCI) has won the “Top Corporate Social Responsibility CEO” award instituted by CEO Middle East magazine.

Yousuf Jistiniah, Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ) director in Riyadh, received the award on behalf of Badawood during a ceremony held at Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh recently to recognize the top 16 CEOs.

The event, organized by CEO Middle East, was attended by an elite cadre of…

Hilton Abu Dhabi environment, health, safety and hygiene manager Evangelos Karakoulias explains the group’s CSR mission

What is Travel with Purpose? 

Travel with Purpose is Hilton Worldwide’s global CSR project, and one of our four values is “living sustainably”, which we prioritise with several campaigns and tools such as EcoRewards.

How does the EcoRewards programme work?

The EcoRewards sustainability campaign rewards…

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has won the 3rd Arab Organization for Social Responsibility Award for outstanding environmental initiatives in recognition of the Authority's remarkable development projects in environment protection, most notably the Kalba Eco-tourism Project.



The project was launched in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPPA), and is considered as the largest ecotourism project in…

Underlying its sincere support to an important segment in the society, Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, presented the Kuwait Sports Club for the Handicapped with specially customized wheelchairs with an aim of facilitating their comfort while training and competing in tournaments and championships, raising the Kuwaiti flag high with their…

Du has been choosen by the Board of Trustees at Tatweej – Excellence Awards Academy and the Arab Organisation for Social Responsibility as one of the pioneering institutions in the Arab World, in terms of social responsibility.

Hala Badri, Executive Vice President, Brand and Communications, Du, received the honour on behalf of the company at the 7th Prestigious Tatweej…

Wataniya Telecom, The first private telecom operator in Kuwait, announced the final celebration of the successful GulfRun event that was sponsored by the company and concluded in the Kingdom of Bahrain on Bahrain International Circuit from 23-24 of this month. More than 2000 participants and drivers attended the event while 70 cars were registered. The Value of these cars was estimated to more than $ 3 Million. Thanks to the drivers’ accountability, no accidents or injuries were witnessed…

OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is strengthening efforts to support the community with the launch of ‘Live More,’ its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, aimed at encouraging families in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to adopt healthier lifestyles. 

A survey conducted by OSN, found that only six percent of the region participates in exercise, despite 36 percent being worried about serious health issues such as cancer and diabetes. Research…

"Building green economies are the solution for climate change and for sustainable global growth. The practice will rebalance global growth and promote sustainability", says Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, the leading private commercial bank in Qatar.

"Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Individuals, Corporates and Economies should…

Dear Members,

It has been great pleasure to work with you for last 9 years. CSR & Sustainability is a great passion for us and we all have witnessed the growth of CSR in our region together. 

Today, 2000th member joined to CSR Middle East, which makes us excited to reach another mile-stone at our platform. Our main aim is to promote the heartfelt activities & efforts and contribute to the regional CSR…

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) announce that they have formed a joint venture to develop photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both companies will jointly develop and invest in solar plants.

Through this venture, FRV and Abdul Latif Jameel Energy will together undertake the tender of the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) program, which includes the construction of 41 GW of solar power by…

Korean-led consortium Samsung C&T and its two partners opened a safety training centre in Al Matar street last week to enhance the skills of about 8,000 construction workers. This workforce will be working for the $1.4bn Msheireb and Education City Metro Station package.

However, Samsung C&T disclosed that they are only expecting to train about 500 to 1,000 workers this year.

Korean Ambassador Chung Keejong believes that the centre will…

A long term joint venture with the Ministry of Education to improve learning experiences through ICT and help schools, educators and students build 21st century skills

Microsoft Bahrain won the 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award' in the Kingdom of Bahrain 2013; the announcement was made during the opening ceremony of MEET ICT Conference & Exhibition. The award was handed out by H.E. Kamal Bin Ahmed,…

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has launched more than 150 social initiatives during 2013. NBK’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program covers a range of education, environment, health, philanthropic, social and sports-related initiatives. “NBK has a long tradition supporting social and community oriented activities in the country,” said Manal Al Mattar, NBK Public Relations Executive Manager. “We believe that our people are our most valuable resource and to that end we’ve implemented…

A seminar on “Social Responsibility and its Role in Community Development,” was held in the Wilayat of Thumrait in the Governorate of Dhofar under the patronage of Ahmed bin Ali al A’mri, Adviser at the Office of Minister of State for Technical Affairs, in the presence of the Wali of Thumrait, officials and citizens. The seminar was organised by the branch of Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in the Governorate of Dhofar, in cooperation with the Middle East Centre for Consultancy…

The Zubair Corporation, represented by The Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair-SEC) and Sharakah inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to complement their efforts of serving local SMEs. The MoU between Zubair-SEC and Sharakah was signed in the presence of  Hani al Zubair, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharakah. The MoU lays out plans for various facets of cooperation focused on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Zubair-SEC and Sharakah will work together…

Staff members of Al Hilal Bank along with their families recently trooped to the town of Al Samha in Abu Dhabi to participate in the 12th Clean Up UAE event organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Municipality. The volunteers helped clean up parts of the adjacent desert alongside various other civic-minded businesses and schools.

Around three tones of garbage were collected through the initial phase of the EEG initiative,…

Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) released its second Sustainability Report for the year 2012 titled ‘Step by Step’. The title reflects SABIC’s commitment to work continuously over time toward a more sustainable way of doing business and to a more sustainable future. The new report incorporates additional performance metrics and also responds to the feedback from SABIC’s customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.



Last year SABIC…

Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Administration, Ghanim Al-Kuwari, delivered a speech at the inaugural session of the second Doha Carbon and Energy Forum, being held under the patronage of His Excellency Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Qatar National Convention Centre from 11 – 13 November.

Qatargas is a strategic sponsor of the forum…