Emarat recognized for its sponsorship of Emirates Energy Awards

The ceremony was attended by all the sponsors of the awards.

Representing Emarat in receiving its award was Mrs. Randa Habayeb, Manager PR and Advertising at the Corporate Communications Section at the Corporation.

Mr. Hussein Kazim, Manager Corporate Communications at Emarat praised the initiative which was launched by the organizers of Emirates Energy Awards in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Energy. The initative invited elementary students in both public and private schools of the United Arab Emirates to participate in the Emirates Drawing Competition for Energy Preservation. We hope that this project and all the ensuing initiatives will be able raise educational, social and economic awareness in the UAE.

Mr. Kazim added that energy is one of the most effective factors in social and economic growth, as it enables the countries to improve their living standards and realize the future aspirations of their citizens. And in this aspect, oil and petroleum products are considered key elements and vital factors in all kinds of goods production, including the development of food sources, cooling during the hot summers, heating in the cold winters, and it can immensely contribute in making our lives, safer, healthier and happier.

As a national corporation, we are committed to meeting our consumers' needs of petroleum products. We have given high priority to supporting the economic growth in our country. Therefore, it is not strange then that Emarat sponsors educational programs that aim to encourage our children's creativity and innovation, especially if we know that the corporation has always been committed to contributing in the social, cultural and economic growth of the UAE. Emarat is highly aware of its social responsibility, and it believes that its support to these activities can enhance the sense of national belonging and identity.

The competition which was launched in February 2008 aims at honoring creative and talented students and encourage them to preserve energy.