QU to host launch of National CSR Report

Qatar University (QU) will host the launch ceremony of the sixth edition of the National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report in 2018 first quarter, under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, it was announced yesterday.Themed “Citizenship”, the report is part of QU’s partnership with Qatar CSR Network. It focuses on the social responsibility of Qatari institutions and its success in defeating the blockade imposed on Qatar. It also monitors the contributions and achievements of local institutions in serving the country, and highlights their progress in 2017 in relation to their commitment to the four pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030 and sustainable development.The report is published by QU in partnership with Qatar CSR Network and Qatar Media Corporation (media partner). It is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – distribution partner to Qatari embassies around the world.The report has achieved an unsurpassed success and has become the Annual National CSR Book. The ceremony will feature the honouring of the CSR Person of the Year.QU president Dr Hassan al-Derham said, “The achievements monitored by the report over the years, have contributed to its development to become a distinguished academic and national platform that reviews the contribution of the local institutions towards achieving a nationwide development. Qatar University, like many other national institutions, sensed the need to inform the public opinion about the added value of CSR and social responsibility to the society.”Qatar CSR Network CEO Khalifa al-Mohannadi noted,“CSR and citizenship are not just a lifestyle; with its transparent government, economy and society, Qatar is booming and developing its prosperity, health, security and peaceful approach. The report confirms that citizenship is a national value based on people’s will to participate in all the political, social and economic aspects in their society.” “Qatar University has contributed in developing the national CSR strategy aimed at achieving sustainable development as addressed in Qatar National Vision 2030. The CSR report this year is taking the citizenship theme as part of this strategy, which became an example of the successful academic interaction with other sectors,” added Dr Bader Abdullah al-Esmael, head of QU CSR Committee.Dr Hassan al-DerhamDr Bader Abdullah al-EsmaelKhalifa al-Mohannadi