Why is there an emerging consciousness on the part of corporations to do more than just conduct business in the usual way? Why are businesses visibly making a conscious effort to shed tunnel vision and edge closer to inclusive, collaborative relationships with non-business actors?  Does business really have a business beyond business? These are questions that many professionals and business leaders ask themselves.  The most obvious answer seems that business not only sees…

Aspiring and planning to move forward in days to come for contributing in shaping the Green Economy initiative of Dubai, UAE, SynergY youth group of children and youth from across UAE gather more support from Eco conscious brands like Timberland and continue to plant 55 more trees in Jebel Ali.  SynergY youth group organized a Big Plant-for–the-Planet Academy at The Address Dubai Marina Hotel and planted 120 trees near landfill supported by Dubai Municipality. …

Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) has taken part in major regional and international conferences and forums to share its wealth of experience and successes in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). 



Senior figures from EMAL were on hand to showcase the industrial flagship's impressive record in the field of CSR at recent events in Abu Dhabi. 



EMAL was the Gold Sponsor of the "Philanthropy in Education and Responsible Social Giving: When Giving is a…

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC unveils its global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, 'Community Footprints', in the region, exercising the guiding principles to engage, contribute and inspire.

Reaffirming its commitment Global Citizenship, Community Footprints focuses the…

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Centre for Responsible Business, in partnership with DP World organised the first Sustainability Network Share and Learn session entitled, 'Environment Safety and Corporate Responsibility Majilis' which was hosted in Jebel Ali Port recently.

The…

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), one of the world's leading international meetings industry trade associations, has announced that it is set to host a special seminar entitled, 'The Middle East going green,' on the first day of this year's edition of the Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) March 25, 2013, at the Abu Dhabi…

The 6^th Cycle of the Annual Arabia CSR Awards 2013 was officially launched to the media at a Press Conference held at the Amwaj Rotana Hotel – Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai. Under the patronage of…

GROHE, a world renown single-brand manufacturer in the sanitary fittings industry, continued to show its concern for, and commitment to the natural world by participating in e-ECOSolutions' 'Build It Green Lebanon' Sustainability Solutions Conference for the fourth consecutive year.

The…

Ten university students from across the UAE, including five Emiratis, have today been sent on their way to develop specific Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects as part of a new initiative promoting CSR at a grassroots level in the country.…

Du offers its congratulations to the people of the UAE on the inauguration of the new Shams 1 concentrating solar power plant. In a showing its support of the UAE leadership's vision for a greener and more sustainable future, Du has implemented several long-running initiatives that…

Hilton Worldwide executives gathered at the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort on March 26 to discuss various issues surrounding sustainability. 

Hilton Dubai cluster general manager Christian H Muhr welcomed the attendees, which included hoteliers at all levels. 

Dubai Department of Tourism Commerce Marketing (DTCM) director of business development Shaika Ebrahim AlMutawa and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) engineer, conservation and outreach…

In a bid to prepare young dedicated volunteer force to hold green initiatives in educational institutions across Dubai, civic body has come up with yet another innovative idea known as 'Ambassadors of Sustainability'.

It was announced by Husain Gulam, head of administrative support section at DM…

In line with its corporate social responsibility commitment, over 90 employees and their families from various divisions in ENOC, volunteered in the annual 'Al Noor Family Fun Fair.'

The employees…

Stanton Chase International in the Middle East, under its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, has launched a new initiative, Vivid Life (vividlife.co) that focuses on the need for sustainable development of human talent - both in the traditional corporate and in the broader sense.

Through Vivid…

In a spirit of celebration, business leaders, top government officials, diplomats and leaders of the society met under the stars in the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to attend the sixteenth Gala Dinner of the Emirates Environmental Group.…

Beyond intending to develop a mutually beneficial relationship between AUS and the UPC, this partnership will focus on Estidama, the sustainability programme of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi through the use of the Estidama Pearl Rating System (PRS) to enable various building projects on the campus to achieve Estidama Pearl certification. 



The Pearl Rating System, the…

Pacific Ventures real estate is gradually climbing towards the pinnacle of entrepreneurship and commitment in the arena of real estate, with their recent projects in the Jumeirah Village Triangle and the elite Burj Khalifa district. To contribute to the welfare of Al Noor Centre as a…

A team of 300 volunteers descended on Dubai's last remaining natural beach and protected marine reserve on Saturday (23rd February), to remove litter and algae pollution as part of the 'Clean the Beach' campaign which aims to raise environmental awareness in the Middle…

AWQAF and the Minor Affairs Foundation and GROHE sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fit GROHE’s sustainable fittings in the UAE’s first eco-friendly mosque.

The MoU is part of the regional…