Special to AG-IP-News Agency

DOHA – HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), has affirmed the important role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as an  important part of returning some favor to communities, in his statement as guest of honor at the 2023 International Scientific Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility. The conference was organized by the Regional Network for Social Responsibility (CSR) and Malaysia International Islamic University, in cooperation with Kuwait Arab Planning Institute, as well as the United Nations Global Compact Morocco National Network.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh added that CSR is a global practice with ethical dimensions, underscoring the role of the UN in setting rules for this high professional practice through its Global Compact Initiative’s ten principles.

The Conference was inaugurated by Qatar’s State Minister and President of Qatar National Library, HE Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari, who presented the International CSR Excellence Award in Social Responsibility Practices to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh. The Award was received on behalf of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh by Mr. Sami Younis, executive director of TAG.Global Qatar Office.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh referred to the UN CSR Global Compact which consists of ten principles that cover all society-related aspects; one of which is (social responsibility of businesses towards society). “Since the society plays a significant role in supporting businesses, all our initiatives of corporate social responsibility are considered part of our responsibility, not a charity,” he said.

The Conference was held with the participation of high-level international and Arab personalities and entities, where the participants discussed working papers on the achievements and challenges in the field of social responsibility in the Arab region. Other topics were also tackled such as promoting awareness on social responsibility among organizations and countries in the Arab region and highlighting Arab success stories in this field.