"CSR Initiative at John F. Kennedy
     School of Government defines CSR;
     CSR encompasses not only what companies do
     with their profits, but also how they make them.
     It goes beyond philanthropy and compliance and
     addresses how companies manage their
     economic, social, and environmental impacts,
     as well as their relationships in all key spheres
     of influence: the workplace, the marketplace,
     the supply chain, the community, and the public
     policy realm.
   

The Social Responsibility Fund, an Initiative of the Ministry of Social Affairs, today announced the launch of 'Dirham Wa Bas' Campaign (One Dirham Only), a campaign for raising funds for social care and development projects in the UAE.

Supported by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the ‘Dirham Wa Bas Campaign' invites financial contributions from the public to support the Social Responsibility Fund. By encouraging contributions of as little as a dirham, the Campaign seeks to facilitate public participation in the fund-raising effort. Donation boxes placed across the UAE, including all Emarat petrol stations, major shopping malls and retail stores, will enable all members of the public to contribute to the Campaign.

Emirates Environmental Group launches co-operation with Swiss Business Council
CSR MIDDLE EAST - 15.09.08
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) and the Swiss Business Council Dubai (SBC) signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MOC) at an iftar event at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel on Sunday evening.

The MOC stipulates a closer working relationship between the parties with the SBC agreeing to promote and support EEG programmes and activities through its network

Qatargas to sponsor international diabetes conference
AME INFO - 14.09.08
Qatargas announced today that it will support the 'International Conference on Diabetes in Children and Adolescents' with a gold sponsorship.

The conference, being organized by Qatar Diabetes Association is scheduled to be held from 10 - 12 October at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha. The sponsorship was confirmed during a meeting between Mr. Abdulla Hijji, Qatargas Public Relations Manager and Dr. Abdullah Al-Hamaq, Executive Director of Qatar Diabetes Association.

Dubai Investments Park launches traffic safety campaign during Ramadan
GULF NEWS - 13.09.08
With an increase in the number of traffic accidents in Dubai and the consequent rise in casualties and damage to properties, the Dubai Investments Park (DIP), a subsidiary of Dubai Investments, has launched a traffic safety campaign throughout Ramadan under the banner, 'Drive slow while people fast'.

By organizing the campaign, DIP officials aim to keep drivers reminded of the principles of safe driving and being alert to traffic rules in order to preserve the safety of DIP's tenants, workers and visitors.

Dubai Autism Centre receives Dhs1m donation from Apparel Group
UAE TODAY - 12.09.08
Apparel Group, one of the leading fashion retailers in the Gulf region, with over 450 stores and 50 brands under its umbrella, has donated Dhs1m to Dubai Autism Centre.

Mr. Nilesh Ved, Chairman, Apparel Group, handed a cheque for Dhs1m to H.E. Dr. Omar Bin Suleiman, Vice Chairman, Dubai Autism Centre and the Governor of DIFC at his office. Also present on the occasion was Mr. Mohammad Ameen Al Emadi, Director General, Dubai Autism Centre.