The Dubai Ports and Customs Authority has been awarded the title of “Global Leader in Corporate Social Responsibility” by the British CSR Excellence Awards, achieving top honors in the “Community Commitment for Government Entities” category after competing with over 300 submissions from various countries worldwide.
Sultan bin Sulayem, the head of the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority, stated, “As we approach 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, has declared this year to be the ‘Year of Community,’ which has significantly motivated us to enhance our efforts and effective community initiatives.”
Throughout this year, we have focused on delivering sustainable community programs that cater to various groups and contribute to fostering a culture of generosity and strengthening community bonds both locally and globally.
He further remarked, “Winning this prestigious international award stands as a global testament to our deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, reflecting the vision of our wise leadership that prioritizes the development of a cohesive and prosperous society.”
We view this achievement not merely as a win, but as a new responsibility that encourages us to continue innovating in our service to the community,” emphasizing that this recognition crowns the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority’s community efforts during the Year of Community and adds to the nation’s impressive record of social and humanitarian initiatives.
He underscored that the recognition of the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority with this award is an accomplishment not just for the organization itself, but for Dubai and the UAE at large, given the strong competition presented by over 300 submissions from various government entities across the globe.
Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority, articulated that the organization is honored to receive this award from a prestigious global entity due to its innovative community initiatives and charitable projects that uplift human value within society. He emphasized that alongside its role in enhancing Dubai’s status as a leading sustainable hub for the global economy and achieving the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the Authority is committed to fulfilling its humanitarian responsibilities.
Al Neyadi added, “We at the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority strive to develop and diversify our community initiatives to meet the evolving needs of society, whether in charity, environmental, social, or humanitarian matters.
We collaborate with local and international organizations to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives and achieve the desired positive impact in the long term.”
The CSR Excellence Award is recognized as one of the highest international accolades in the field of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, organized annually by a non-profit British organization to honor the best institutional practices worldwide.
The awards ceremony for the winning institutions took place in London, where the accolade was received by Hind Shakir, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for the Dubai Ports and Customs Authority.
“Dubai Ports and Customs” is developing smart systems for customer services
“Dubai Ports and Customs” launches “Digital Zero Four” to lead technological innovation in the global logistics sector