As Guest of Honor at the 2023
International Scientific Conference on CSR:
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.