Doha Bank won the prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award for Sustainability 2013. Dr. R. Seetharaman, Group CEO, Doha Bank, received the award from the Rt. Hon. Baroness Verma, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, UK at the 13th International Conference on Corporate Governance & Sustainability. The event was hosted by the Institute of…

CSR Qatar 2013, the prominent sustainability summit on 24 and 25 November in Doha, Qatar, is to be chaired by the founder of the Anglo-Dutch sustainability firm EMG, known for its highly advanced approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), and leading specialist in the field of the circular economy.

Just days after a major international study commissioned by the UN Global Compact revealed that already one in three CEOs are actively seeking to…

EQUATE Petrochemical Company was recognized with Arabian Business Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Achievement Award 2013 for the third consecutive year in terms of Kuwaiti organizations.

On this occasion, EQUATE VP for Technical Services Mohammad Al Benali said, “Realizing the significance of sustainability throughout the Kuwaiti society as a whole and embodying such principles at every level, EQUATE aspires to achieve all matters that would serve manifesting its tagline…

Demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Oman community, Bank Sohar was delighted to be able to support the Association of Early intervention for Children with Disabilities.

The support in…

Zain Group, the leading telecommunications provider in eight countries across the Middle East and Africa, announces the publication of its second sustainability report, which is entitled “Dedicated to the Promise of a Wonderful World”. Building on the success of its inaugural report published in 2012, the publication offers in-depth insights into various regional sustainability-related challenges that put pressures on the business. The report also highlights Zain’s approach insuccessfully…

Achieving a more sustainable future is in all of our best interests, and is the responsibility of all. Ever conscious of its potential to have an impact on the local community, Du is delivering on its promise by announcing that 65% of its customers have opted for paperless e-billing, since the system launched in 2009.…

Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) proudly issued its first sustainability report for the year 2012-2013.…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia aims to become the world's foremost market for renewable energy with an aggressive investment budget of $109bn. By 2032, the country strives to generate as much as a third of the Kingdom's energy demands using renewable energy (54 GW).

Following the publicity…

The AmCham Abu Dhabi Women in Business Committee is proud to announce that Boeing International Corporation is the latest signatory of Women Achieve, an innovative program that promotes the professional advancement of women.…

In order to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on business in the UAE, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Center for Responsible Business, organised a session for its Sustainability Network members at its headquarters in collaboration with Emirates Wildlife Society…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) means working for a greater cause. In recent years CSR has gained prominence and support among management. On the other hand, at an individual level, charity and community service is part of the socio-cultural expectation from the average Middle Eastern resident. How far are these efforts successful?…

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is at the core of what InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) cluster hotels in Jordan do. That's why when devising strategies, the IHG management team makes sure that CSR activities are a big part of those strategies.

From blood donations, clothes donations to…

In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility, UAE's leading financial institution Mashreq recently held initiatives to mark 'Zayed Humanitarian Work Day', launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, as a tribute in memory of the father and the founder of the UAE, HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al…

Encouraging companies that seek and foster sustainable business practices, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured JRG International, the flagship company under IBMC Group, by presenting the CSR Label, for their efforts to lead by example in corporate social responsibility and sustainability with valid contributions to economic development of UAE.…

Zain, telecommunications company in Kuwait, hosted its annual Girgai'an celebration in cooperation with Al-Amal club for children suffering from cancer and blood disorders.

The company celebrated the occasion with children in an atmosphere filled with happiness and goodwill.…

Tecom Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has partnered with Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organisation working to improve access to quality primary education for children in developing countries, to support Dubai Cares' 'Adopt a School' initiative in Gaza.

Tecom Investments…

In line with its mission to increase compassion within individuals and communities in the UAE community during the Holy month of Ramadan, Du has launched its Mawaed Al Rahman (Iftar Tables) initiative, for the sixth consecutive year.

Mawaed Al Rahman - set to take place throughout the month of…

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and its various businesses are organising a diverse array of charitable activities that are aimed at promoting community welfare and bringing a smile to the faces of the underprivileged.…

National Arab Motors announced its sponsorship of a soccer workshop for the children of the Zaatari camp in collaboration with ‘Save the Children’ and the Brazilian Embassy in Jordan. The announcement came during a press conference that took place on July 8th, at Kuttar café.

Attending the press conference were the Brazilian ambassador in Jordan, Her Excellency, Renate Stille, Deputy Marketing Manager at Kia Jordan, Yazeed Abu Al Failat, Country Director of Save the…

In support of the Ramadan initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to dress 1 million deprived children around the world, Du announced its support to the campaign as a national telecommunications company.…