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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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