Awarding Qatar CSR Person of the Year With the Participation of More Than 65 Speakers in Conference Sessions

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Minister of Education and Higher Education inaugurates Qatar CSR Summit 2024

HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education and Higher Education, inaugurated Qatar CSR Summit 2024, which is held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, from April 30 to May 2 at Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) under the theme 'The Future of CSR in a Circular Economy'.

The opening of the three-day summit was attended by Qatar University (QU) President Dr. Omar Al-Ansari , Ooredoo Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Ali bin Jaber Al Thani, QNB Group Chief Business Officer Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Assistant Undersecretary for Industry Affairs and Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Mr. Saleh bin Majid Al-Khulaifi, President of Mubadara for Social Impact & Chief Executive Officer of Qatar National Corporate Social Responsibility Programme Dr. Saif Ali Al-Hajri, as well as a large number of audience, including participants from ministries, government agencies, international organizations, sponsors, QU's administrative and academic personnel, businessmen, academics and diplomats.

In his welcoming speech, Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, QU President stated, "We believe that social responsibility is not just a moral obligation but an integral part of our academic and educational mission. We strive to enhance our students' awareness and develop their skills and capabilities to become more involved in social and environmental issues, as well as have a deeper comprehension of how to solve these problems. Our commitment extends beyond the boundaries of the university campus to encompass our wider community." Al-Ansari called on "all attendees to cooperate continuously and constructively together, as social responsibility is not the responsibility of a single individual or institution, but a collective commitment that requires joint efforts." He expressed his hope that "the conference sessions will yield innovative ideas and practical solutions that serve our community."

Mohammed Abdulrazaq Al-Siddiqi, Director of Financial & Administrative Affairs at Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government Partner of the event, commended the successful steps taken to establish a corporate social responsibility culture through constructive cooperation between the ministry and Qatar's business community. He stressed that "such events help in laying the foundation for the business sector on how companies can contribute to the development of Qatari society by implementing various social projects that align with the goals of sustainable development plans and the objectives of Qatar's National Vision 2030."

Sheikh Ali bin Jaber Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo, declared, "The company strongly believes in the necessity of social responsibility and sustainability and is keen on involving these values in all our activities." He added, "supporting national events such as Qatar CSR Summit is part of our strategy to make the world a better place, and we are committed to playing our role in building a sustainable future in Qatar and the world."

For his part, Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Chief Business Officer of QNB Group, stated, "We are proud to be the official sponsor of this significant event for the second consecutive year, promoting corporate social responsibility practices in Qatar. This reflects the depth of our partnership with Qatar University and our commitment to promoting sustainable development, driving positive change, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve." Al-Neama emphasized the bank's steadfast belief in supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives to deliver sustainable value and build a better future for generations to come.

The event also included the recognition of the CSR Person of the Year in Qatar, which this year was awarded to HE Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser Al-Thani, Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in appreciation of his outstanding efforts and contributions in the areas of sustainability and climate change mitigation. The Minister of Education and Higher Education, accompanied by Dr. Al-Ansari and Dr. Al-Hajri, presented the honorary shield to His Excellency.

This year's Conference and Exhibition on Social Responsibility will see a wide participation of governmental and semi-governmental agencies, private sector companies and international bodies that come together to highlight the importance of corporate social responsibility for the future of society and business alike. The list of sponsors and participants in the event includes the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government Partner, QNB Group, the Official Bank, Ooredoo, the Exclusive Telecommunications Sponsor, Your Health First initiative from Weill Cornell Medicine and Snoonu, the Golden Sponsors, Aamal, Al-Faisal Holding, Al Abdulghani Motors, Lulu, Baladi Express and FMM, the Silver Sponsors, Gulf Crafts, the Sustainable Contracting Partner, Dallah Holding, the Production Partner, the Tech4Good Sponsor, Qatar Cancer Society, Awsaj Academy, Sanea, and Al Darwish Interserve Facility Management, the Bronze Sponsors, Naya Water, the Exclusive Water Sponsor, and others.

This year also highlights the broad international participation by a group of academic and humanitarian institutions and bodies, the most important of which are the Academic Partner, the MENA Business Schools Alliance for Sustainability (MEBAS), which was launched by the College of Business and Economics at QU last October, and includes 15 accredited business schools from the region, the Sustainability Partner, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the Global Partner, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Bank Group (WBG), the Global Business School Network (GBSN), and others.

The first day of Qatar CSR Summit 2024 witnessed the participation of a wide range of experts, academics, and development and corporate social responsibility program leaders from various institutions. The opening interventions featured keynote speeches by Head of The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Doha, Max Tunon, and Regional Head Middle East, East Europe & Central Asia at the United Nations Global Compact, Anita Lebiar, among others. The day also included a number of panel discussions featuring local and international experts, during which practical solutions inspired by global, regional and local experiences from a select group of institutions and universities were discussed, covering topics such as the circular economy, integrating sustainability principles into educational curricula, sustainability in supply chains, and others.

Hamad Mubarak Al-Hajri, Founder and CEO of Snoonu, the Gold Sponsor, expressed his pleasure at participating in the first panel discussion entitled 'Pathways to Sustainability: Business Schools and Stakeholders Joining Forces.' He said, "This conference is extremely important as it brings together various stakeholders from academic institutions, government agencies, and private sector companies in an attempt to reach the most appropriate corporate social responsibility strategies under a unified vision."

The conference will continue over the next two days with a series of interventions, panel discussions, and workshops featuring more than 60 speakers, covering topics such as responsible management, the social impact of sustainable practices, labor issues, responsible business conduct, and others.

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