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10/15/24, 10:31 AM Ajman Tourism Development Department wins Public Sector category in Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainabilit…
sector organisations, encouraging them to integrate sustainability and corporate social
responsibility into their fundamental frameworks.

ATDD places a high value on improving quality of life for both employees and customers in

the tourism sector. In support of economic growth and sustainability, the department adopts
several policies, strategies, and labour regulations. Additionally, it seeks to strengthen the

emirate's culture and improve the welfare of both community members and visitors.

The Department also seeks to launch year-round tourism and community-driven initiatives in
collaboration with its strategic partners. This reflects the ATDD’s commitment to promoting the
principles and practices of social responsibility among its employees and community

members and implementing sustainable practices across various critical areas.

Upon winning the award, H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of Ajman
Tourism Development Department, commented: “It gives me great pride and honour to

receive the Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Award in the Public
Sector Category. This demonstrates the Department’s commitment to empowering the

community and upgrading the quality of life for workers and clients in the tourism sector.
Together with our strategic partners, we will continue to promote the sustainable development

of Ajman’s tourism sector and explore new and exciting opportunities to help Ajman maintain
its position as a leading travel destination.”

The award was based on an integrated evaluation criteria that covered several key indicators.
This included the organisation's vision, mission, and values, along with senior management's

commitment to corporate social responsibility, organisation's strategic approach and policies,
stakeholders' involvement, evaluation and disclosure of internal reports, and reporting and

disclosure of environmental, social, and governance performance indicators. They also
covered environmental performance with regards to environmental management system and

awareness programs, as well as social performance, which includes community outreach
programs, partnerships and collaborative projects, and innovation.

The 17th cycle of the Arabia CSR and Sustainability Awards was held under the patronage of
His Highness Engineer, Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al

Khaimah Civil Aviation Department, and member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah

Executive Council. The awards honour and recognise businesses in the Arab Region that
exhibit exceptional leadership, as well as steadfast commitment to sustainability and
corporate social responsibility.

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