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10/14/24, 10:08 AM PRESSR: Ajman Tourism Development Department wins Public Sector category in Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility and S…
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

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