(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar University (QU) revealed yesterday the details of the upcoming 'Qatar CSR Summit', which is set to be held under the Patronage of HE sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar at the Students Affairs Building (I11) in QU from May 16 to 18.
During a press conference held at the College of Business and Economics in QU, Dr. Rana Sobh, Dean of the College, and Chairman of the steering committee for the conference said:“We have made sure that this event acts as an accelerator for the university's goals in pushing forward a sustainable business model in Qatar.”
“The conference's agenda with the topics it covers and the speakers that will be contributing raises awareness about corporate social responsibility among all stakeholders, including academics and scholars, students, business owners, and the community in general,” she added.
In addition to the academic exchange it will allow, the conference will also provide a platform for the pioneering national companies leading the CSR efforts in the country to introduce their activities in this field and showcase the best practices that allowed such companies to integrate CSR into their core business.
Commenting on QNB's leading position as the Official Bank, Abdullah Mohammed Arbabi, Senior Manager – CSR at QNB said:“We are pleased to be the Official Sponsor of Qatar CSR National Program's latest initiative, as it strongly reflects our vision to provide long-term value creation and emphasizes on our continuous efforts to support various CSR initiatives.
"This sponsorship comes as a true testimonial to the Group's efforts in maintaining its CSR initiatives and projects, and reflects it being an important pillar of the Group's long-term strategy in delivering a better business performance and building an even stronger brand.”
In turn, Moza Khalid Al Mohannadi, Director CSR, Sponsorship & Media, Ooredoo Qatar, said:“Ooredoo is honoured to be the Exclusive Telecommunications Sponsor of the Qatar CSR Summit 2023. This event brings together key players from the private and public sectors to discuss and address the key challenges of integrating CSR into core business strategies. We thank the organizers for their efforts in making this event possible, and we look forward to seeing positive outcomes from these discussions.
"At Ooredoo, we firmly believe in the importance of CSR and sustainability, and we strive to integrate these values into everything we do. Supporting national events such as this, is part of our strategy to upgrade people's worlds. We are committed to playing our part in building a sustainable future, in Qatar and beyond.”