Social Responsibility
Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants Programme Awards a Total of US$100,000 to 18 Local Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa
- In 2015, Ford Grants expanded its reach to cover environmental projects in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco
- Two projects from Lebanon received a total of US$12,500 Ford Grants focused on environmental education and conservation engineering
- Programme has awarded recipients from the region more than US$1.5 Million over the past 15 years
TRA supports Child Protection Committee’s awareness campaign
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has concluded its participation in the activities of the ‘Ambassadors of Safety’ awareness programme launched by the Child Protection Committee of the Dubai Police’s General Department of Human Rights under the patronage of H. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The participation of the authority reflects its commitment to developing society and promoting the UAE's efforts to address children's issues and provide a safe environment for the children of the country.
Proactive initiative to instil values of belongingness and uphold national spirit
DAFZA adopts ‘National Responsibility’ approach to corporate governance
DEWA plans special expedition to the Amazon Rainforest
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will be sending some of their employees on a special expedition to the Amazon Rainforest in Peru in May 2016. The move is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to achieve its vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility, and raise awareness about environmental issues, especially conserving natural resources and reducing carbon emissions.
DSOA and Imdaad Organize Be’ati School Programme at Indian International School
DSO based IIS third and fourth grade students learn about environment sustainability
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, in partnership with Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities, environment, and energy management solutions in the GCC region, recently hosted the ‘Be’ati School Programme at the DSO based Indian International School (IIS).
DEWA celebrates World Water Day
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is celebrating World Water Day with environmental activities to support international efforts to protect natural resources. World Water Day takes place every 22 March and this year’s theme is ‘Better water, better jobs.’ World Water Day raises awareness about the importance of sustainable development.
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Under Dubai Maritime Training Center awareness campaign DMCA collaborates with Dubai Custom’s fishermen harbours to launch Fishermen Safety Training Series
Participants to learn critical safety & emergency protocols, proper use of lifesaving equipment, key seamanship & navigation techniques
Imdaad observes Earth Hour 2016 to raise awareness about global environmental issues
In line with its corporate social responsibility of contributing towards a sustainable environment, Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities, environment, and energy management solutions in the GCC, participated in the Earth Hour for the third consecutive year, which was celebrated on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Bay Avenue area in Business Bay, Dubai. Organised by World Wild Fund, Earth Hour has emerged as the world’s largest grass-root environmental movement that unites people to switch off non-essential lights for one hour.