Workplace wellbeing at IMC, in Jeddah, KSAWork on the International Medical Center (IMC) in Jeddah, KSA began in 1998 under the leadership of Dr. Walid Fitaihi, following an idea conceived in 1993. The Center is now a state-of-the-art facility which exceeds international standards and is renowned for its sense of well-being. In 2012 the IMC…
Airline sustainability is frequently the subject of debate in the context of climate change. In one vein, activists anticipate the quadrupling of emissions by 2050, and in the other, industry experts claim the ability to accommodate growth without a significant increase in emissions.
Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons (Alturki) is a family-owned leading investment and development company that has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 1975. Its subsidiaries and joint venture companies are focused on construction and infrastructure, building materials, real estate, oil field services, renewable energy, information and communication technologies, and general industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia…
Sustainable healthcare: “This is about solving unsustainable predicaments while ensuring opportunities are realised; to contribute to healthy lives, communities and environments into the future.” Transformation will require a different way of thinking, strong leadership, innovation and importantly, partnerships between the private sector and healthcare providers to share responsibilities through organisations’ corporate social responsibilities (CSR). The…
Can we find Sustainable Sourcing in Palm Oil? Palm oil is the most efficient edible oil crop in the world. It produces 10 times more oil per hectare of land than any other edible oil. So if you remove a hectare of palm oil from the edible oil equation, it has to be replaced by…
It is globally acknowledged that aid, if it is to make a real impact on reducing poverty and suffering; needs to be targeted, relevant, and compatible with local cultures and religious traditions. The realisation is growing that the principles inherent in Islamic countries have a great contribution to make to this discussion, particularly in terms…
The green economy is a new engine of growth; it is built on an innovative system of economic activities that enhance social well-being, nurture flourishing natural environments and yield competitive yet responsible business growth. Stimulating transformation, the green economy encourages and facilitates progress towards the three pillars of sustainable development; people, planet and profit. More…
This Saudi National Vision 2030 training session is designed for Leaders and CSR senior leadership from all sectors and functions, and focuses on their role in mainstreaming CSR and sustainable development within an organisation in KSA. Drs Daan Elffers and his team will guide senior-level participants through the key CSR issues and opportunities linked to…
The Jordan River Foundation is a national NGO. It is not a grant-giving foundation and does not have members, but is governed by a board of trustees (under no. 33 of the 2001 regulations of the Jordan River Foundation). Founded by Queen Rania Al Abdallah, it is managed by a board of trustees, which consists…
The Emirates Airline Foundation, launched in 2003, is a non-profit organization formed by the Emirates airline. It aims to provide healthcare, food, education and housing for disadvantaged children across the network covered by the airline. It is run under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman and chief executive…
Earlier this year EMG Dubai team visited Masdar City, one the most sustainable cities on the planet. Masdar City is an example of great pioneering in designing an utterly sustainable environment. Situated 17 kilometres south-east of Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and with an area of 6 square kilometres, the city is exclusively…
FOOD + WATER + ENERGY + CLIMATE CHANGE + POPULATION GROWTH With its semi-arid / arid climate, the MENA region is the world’s most water scarce region. While the area has long been under pressure to adapt to water security and has developed various technical solutions and industrial mechanisms to deal with environmental constraints, water…
