Under the Patronage of Bahraini Minister of Social Development Abu-Ghazaleh Named "The International Ambassador for Corporate Social Responsibility" Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Award for Social Initiatives Launched
27-Nov-2014
MANAMA - HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), was named the "International Ambassador for Corporate Social Responsibility" in a ceremony held at the Gulf Hotel Conferences Hall in Manama under the patronage of HE Fatima Mohammed Al Balushi, Minister of Social Development.
The high-level ceremony also witnessed the launch of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Award for Social Initiatives and attended by former Sudanese President, Field Marshal HE Abdulrahman Siwar Al Dahab; HE Prof. Yousef Abdul Ghaffar, Chairman of the Regional Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (RNSR); RNSR's Board members; officials; intellectuals; businessmen; civil society and media leaders.
Dr. Al Balushi affirmed that social and societal work in the Kingdom of Bahrain in particular, and in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and the Arab countries in general, became a beacon commended by all workers. She pointed out that the people of the region crystallize excellent examples of hard-work and giving that are commended by the whole world, thanks to the guide and support of their wise governments.
Al Balushi added, "This forum, hosted by Bahrain, seeks to honor those with distinguished initiatives in the field of social service and corporate social responsibility". She also congratulated all the attendees for being nominated for "International Ambassadors for Corporate Social Responsibility" awards.
Prof. Abdul Ghaffar stated that RNSR's Board designated HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh to be the "International Ambassador for Social Responsibility" in recognition of his significant efforts in the fields of social responsibility, sustainable development, and social services.