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Ajman Tourism Development Department Wins Public Sector Category In Arabia
Corporate Social Responsibility And Sustainability Award 2024 (14 October 2024)

Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) wonthe prestigious Arabia Corporate
Social Responsibility and Sustainability Award 2024 in the Public Sector category – Small
Organisations – in the Arab region.

With this latest accolade, ATDD further solidifies its reputation as a sustainable and
responsible organisation. The milestone serves as a model for other businesses and public
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 forboth 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 ofboth 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
theRas 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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