Individuals and organisations who have made the most significant contribution to the region’s sustainable future are set to be honoured at a top forum in Dubai this month.

The seventh Arabia CSR Forum and Awards 2014, titled ‘Green and Inclusive Economy: Building a Sustainable Future,’ will take place on October 28 at the Grosvenor House and will highlight those who have championed sustainable projects and initiatives, across the Arab region and beyond.

The event will feature an all-day symposium that will host key thinkers,  experts and practitioners in the sphere of sustainability who will share their thoughts and opinions on the major developments in the area.

The forum is aimed at promoting discussion and debate from CSR experts and professionals representing acclaimed regional and international organisations, providing them with a platform to deliberate on the most recent sustainability trends in the Arab world and globally.

Habiba Al Marashi, president and chief executive officer of ACSRN, said: “This year’s Arabia CSR Awards Forum and Ceremony will host the greatest CSR minds who will partake in panel discussions to deliberate on the most pressing CSR and sustainability issues and developments affecting our region.

“The Awards Forum will highlight case studies from CSR leaders in the Arab world and beyond, with the winners of the current cycle being announced during the evening ceremony.”

Founded in 2004, ACSRN is a regional think tank dedicated to driving sustainable development and enabling organisations across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region to deliver premium CSR programmes that achieve global acclaim.

Over the past six years, the Arabia CSR Awards has received applications from over 735 organisations from 26 sectors across 13 Arab countries.

The awards programme is being supported by the United Nations Global Compact, making it a premium platform for CSR leaders, high-ranking government officials as well as the most prominent local and international CSR players.

“As exemplified by the ACSRN slogan ‘Building Partnerships for a Sustainable Future,’ we work at the corporate and civil society level to facilitate the exchange of ideas and forge lasting relationships  among multiple stakeholders,” said Al Marashi.

“This year’s Arabia CSR Awards Forum and Ceremony will focus on these areas and honour those who have strived to improve our society,” she added. - TradeArabia News Service