Qatar University revealed more details about the upcoming Qatar CSR Summit to be held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The summit will be held from 16 to 18 May.

During a press conference recently held at Qatar University, Dr Rana Sobh, chairman of the conference’ steering committee, said they made sure that the event will act as an accelerator for the university’s goals in pushing forward a sustainable business model in Qatar.

According to Dr Sobh, the conference will contribute to raising awareness about corporate social responsibility among all stakeholders, including academics and scholars, students, business owners, and the community in general. The main themes of the conference include business education and societal impact, ESG, sustainability, circular economy, CSR from an Islamic perspective, SDG, and many other important topics through a series of presentations, papers and panel discussions.

In addition to the academic exchange, the conference will also provide a platform for the pioneering national companies leading the CSR efforts in the country to introduce their activities in the field and showcase the best practices that allowed such companies to integrate CSR into their core business.

Support from public and private entities

The event enjoys the support of dozens of public and private entities including:

  • Ministry of Social Development and Family (Strategic Partner)
  • Ministry of Defense (Official Partner)
  • Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, and Commerce and Industry (Governmental Partners)
  • QNB (Official Bank)
  • Ooredoo (Exclusive Telecommunications Partner)
  • Qatar Chamber (Business Community Partner)
  • Dallah Holding (Production Partner)
  • Civil Aviation Authority, Al Faisal Holding and Aamal (Silver Sponsors)
  • Qatar Tourism, Qatar Cool, QIIB, McDonald’s, FMM, Carrefour, Sasol (Bronze Sponsors)
  • Seashore Group (Recycle 4 Good Sponsor)
  • Rayyan (Water Sponsor)
  • talabat (Technology 4 Good Sponsor)
  • UDC

In addition to leading local organisations, Qatar CSR Summit also received significant support from some of the biggest multinational names, like McDonald’s.

Qatar CSR National Report, Awards

According to event organisers IFP Qatar and Mubadara for Social Impact, Qatar CSR Summit represents the latest addition to Qatar CSR National Program.

Qatar University has been hosting the programme for the past ten years to further develop its activities and provide an effective platform for businessmen, thought leaders and academia to convene and discuss ways of setting up and developing socially responsible businesses that apply the principles of CSR and ESG in their daily operations.

With the addition of the summit to the activities of the programme, the 10th edition of Qatar CSR National Program will now include a Qatar CSR National Report prepared by Qatar University.

The academic report, according to Mubadara for Social Impact General Manager Jack Saba, documents the achievements of national organisations in the field of social responsibility and monitors the progress in social development and Qatar National Vision 2030 goals. The report highlights the achievements of various institutions in the field of social responsibility and supports their position locally and abroad.

On the other hand, the Qatar CSR Awards will recognise the achievements contributing to the development of CSR and sustainability in Qatar.

IFP Qatar General Manager Haidar Mshaimesh announced that this year’s edition of the programme will be concluded with the Awards Gala Dinner at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel on 18 May.

Mshaimesh revealed that the awards programme received close to 100 applications, out of which 30 will be awarded across different categories. The ceremony will also pay recognition to event sponsors and supporters.

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