Etisalat sponsors Corporate Social Responsibility Summit 2006

The highlights of the event, which will see the participation of a large number of senior executives and officials representing many regional and international companies and organizations, includes 35 speakers, 16 powerful sessions, 2 information-packed workshops, and numerous presentations from experts. Participants will cover topics such as their own CSR experiences, how this concept is steadily gaining ground, its importance in raising the profile of companies in their markets, the future of CSR, and many more pertinent subjects.

Tamer Nahas, Event Manager, of the Institute of International Research (IRR) Middle East, the organizers of the CSR Summit, welcomed Etisalat's initiative to sponsor this event, and said, "Etisalat's move to support this event comes in line with its established reputation of being a keen supporter of events and conferences that relate to society, thereby helping a large segment reap the benefits of such a gathering."

Ahmed Bin Ali, Manager Corporate Communications, Etisalat, said, "The concept of corporate social responsibility is widely accepted and adopted by Corporations, companies, and individuals all over the world, as it enables the business sector to reach out to the communities within which they operate, and brings long-term benefits to all segments of the society."

"Our sponsorship of the CSR Summit 2006 complements the many events that we have supported, both inside and outside the UAE. These initiatives help bring benefits to a large segment of the society, while consolidating the relationship between Etisalat and the community", he added.

Etisalat has a record of supporting and sponsoring many events. Those initiatives include social, humanitarian, educational, sport, scientific and economic events.