DOHA, QATAR, October 21, 2024: Vodafone Qatar participated in Qatar Social Responsibility Week 2024 as a strategic partner. The annual event, coinciding with World Social Responsibility Day, aimed to highlight and promote the efforts of both the private and public sectors in contributing to Qatar’s sustainability goals.
This partnership aligns with Vodafone Qatar’s ongoing efforts to foster collaboration between public and private entities, including the Ministry of Social Development and Family, to achieve sustainability objectives that support Qatar’s national strategy for social responsibility.
Representing Vodafone Qatar were Chief Human Resources Officer, Mr. Khames Mohammed Al-Naimi, and Legal Director, Mr. Dany Chrabieh, both of whom delivered keynote speeches highlighting Vodafone Qatar’s contributions to sustainability, digital inclusion, and cultural enrichment in Qatar, as well as the importance of embedding these values into the company’s operations.
In his opening remarks, Al-Naimi emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership to the success of Qatar Social Responsibility Week, and how this collaboration promotes a culture of social responsibility in Qatar by reinforcing the principles of sustainability and social responsibility, aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Al-Naimi further elaborated on the pivotal role the private sector plays in supporting government efforts to achieve comprehensive development. He pointed out that social responsibility is not just an ethical obligation but an essential component of any company’s sustainable growth and development strategy in the country. He emphasized Vodafone’s commitment to this approach through its initiatives in environmental conservation, sports promotion, and the advancement of sustainable technology.
During a panel discussion, Chrabieh highlighted the critical role that telecommunications service providers play in shaping modern society in the digital age. He emphasized that corporate social responsibility is deeply embedded in Vodafone Qatar’s corporate strategy, which is evident in the company’s ongoing efforts to develop youth talent, promote sports, and support cultural initiatives in partnership with local organizations.
Chrabieh also touched on the legal framework established by the state to promote social responsibility, noting that these laws aim to support community activities, which contributes to fostering sustainable development and enhancing the well-being of Qatari society.
As a strategic partner of Qatar Social Responsibility Week, Vodafone Qatar reaffirms its commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its focus on sustainable development and social responsibility.
To know more about Vodafone Qatar’s sustainability efforts, please visit: https://www.vodafone.qa/en/about-us/csr
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About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C
Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar”) provides a comprehensive range of services including voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, IoT and ICT managed services in the State of Qatar, for both consumers and businesses alike. The Company commenced commercial operations in 2009 and has 2.1 million mobile customers as of 30 June 2024. Its state-of-the-art network infrastructure is expanding to cover key locations in the country with fibre connectivity and 5G, along with an extensive digital ecosystem, which will contribute to Qatar’s continued growth and prosperity. Vodafone Qatar’s vision is deeply rooted in its mission to connect today’s ideas with the technologies of tomorrow by pioneering digital innovation and becoming people’s first choice in telecom and digital services. Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details.
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