RE G R TE IS W NO H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza o : ism Be y Minister of Energy Kingdom of Bahrain co-Indust E ria nd l t m ng orr ow Pavi he wa t r y for a bette o 9-11 February 2015 GICC, Gulf Hotel www.bicsr.com Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Dr. Abdulrahman A. Hussain Jawahery Conference Chairman President of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company Board Member of National Oil & Gas Authority Chairman’s Message It’s that euphoric time once again! It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference and Exhibition 2015. We are honoured to hold this significant event under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Bahrain Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR,) also referred to as Social Performance or Sustainable Responsible Business, is a built-in, selfregulatory mechanism whereby businesses ensure their active role in giving back to the societies they operate in. The goal of CSR is to embrace responsibility for company actions and encourage a positive impact on the environment, consumers, employees, communities and stakeholders. Many companies examine exactly how effective their branding is and how they are perceived by their customers and the general public. All else being equal, companies that take an active role in promoting their corporate social responsibility programmes are generally viewed more favourably than those that do not have highly visible programmes. Having goals and a vision for your company that go beyond products and profits definitely provides a warmer image of business that consumers will be more eager to engage with. While many still revel in the performance of the 1st Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference and Exhibition held during March, 2013, the second edition is also brimming with possibilities. This event will be well attended by regional and international organizations across the globe. This makes it a unique platform for government authorities, the private sector, companies, agencies, experts and the general public to meet and discuss the latest CSR trends worldwide. It also provides an opportunity for participants to better reflect on their social corporate responsibility commitment in serving the community. This exhibition is the ideal platform for local, regional and international organizations to showcase their completed or ongoing CSR projects. For organisations that choose to make use of this prospect, the possibilities are endless. With your participation, I am confident that we will be a step closer toward achieving the event’s theme: “Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow.” I look forward to meeting you at this international gathering. Thank you. 2 www.bicsr.com Opening Ceremony Program 9th February 2015 07:10 - 08:00 PM Opening & Tour Exhibition 08:00 - 08:05 PM Recital of the Holy Quran 08:05 - 08:15 PM H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza Minister of Energy Kingdom of Bahrain 08:15 - 08:25 PM Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery Conference Chairman & President GPIC About BICSR 08:25 - 08:35 PM Mr. Samir A. Al-Abdrabbuh Vice President Corporate Communications, SABIC world, international organisations, civil society, government and 08:35 - 08:45 PM academia to network and share the latest CSR trends. That’s Eng. Masoud Al Hermi President Bahrain Society of Engineers 08:45 - 09:00 Sponsors Recognition 09:00 onwards Dinner Outstanding keynote speakers, insightful approaches to concepts and theories related to Corporate Social Responsibility and a phenomenal platform for panelists from the business what this edition of BICSR is all about!! Be sure to join us at this illustrious event on the 9th -11th Feb. 2015 at the Gulf Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. Together, lets pave the way for a better tomorrow! www.bicsr.com 3 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Advisory Committee Logistics Committee Technical Committee Ahmed Khalil Chairman BAPCO Jameel K. Al Alawi Chairman BSE Members Members H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman A. Hussain Jawahery Mr. Samir A. Al-Abdrabbuh Vice President Corporate Communications, SABIC Eng. Fadhel Al Ansari General Manager Manufacturing GPIC 4 www.bicsr.com Mrs. Habiba Al Marashi President/CEO Arabia CSR Network Eng. A. Majeed Al Gassab Bahrain Society of Engineers Organizing Committees Chairman BICSR Conference & Exhibition Dr. Mohammed Al Sayad NOGA Ijaz Ashraf BAPCO P. Damian Reed Tatweer Gary Gribben BSE Yousif Kamal GPIC Conference Coordinator Sumam Jovan Bahrain Society of Engineers Tel: +973 17810727, +973 17810733 Email: [email protected] Nadhira AlHinai ROHM Training & Workshop Committee Sponsorship & Exhibition Committee Khalid Ahmed Chairman BANAGAS Hussain Makki Chairman NOGA Members Members Yousif Kamal GPIC Ayman Nasser BSE Hassan Al Taraifi BSE Geoffrey Stacey Tatweer Samih M. Al Alawi BSE Maryam Al Yahya Ahmed Al Khan BSE BSE Tony Brock BAFCO Media & Public Relations Committee Safa Akhaliq Chairwoman BSE Members Reem Al Otaibi Nawaf Al Kooheji Nadhira AlHinai BSE BSE ROHM Topics • How CSR has emerged as a business approach for addressing the social and environmental impact of company activities • How CSR Culture can be created • Measuring CSR effectiveness • CSR’s potential and limitations for contributing towards wider societal challenges • Key areas of CSR policies where oil and gas companies are expected to make a positive contribution: improvements in environmental performance, development and governance • Effective CSR requirements, scope of work, and practical implementation, in accordance with the company’s responsibilities. • Legislative and regulatory pressures from governments and regulators • Corporate governance and robust ethical conduct and assurance mechanisms • Health, safety and welfare of the workforce including contractors • Care of the environment with particular emphasis on reducing global warming/climate change impacts • Supply chain management, particularly in the developing world • Increasing activist/NGO pressures in an increasingly ‘think global, act local’ environment • Sustainable community development and relationships in areas of acute poverty, corruption, and lack of revenue transparency • Social business and social entrepreneurship • Responsible supply chain management in MENA region • Responsible leadership and people management - What does Responsible Leadership mean in Business Practice? • CSR-Measurement and Reporting using Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) • CSR - The business / energy case • • Communication and strategies of CSR • Legitimation and significance of CSR for companies and communities • Responsible supply chain management in MENA region • Role of UN/NGO’s in promoting CSR • Regional CSR networking groups and their activities/achievements How to obtain management buy in for CSR activities BICSR Conference Program Schedule 8 - 12 February, 2015 Category Pre-Conference Workshops 8th 9th Opening Ceremony 9th (PM) Conference Technical Program 10th (AM) 10th (PM) Post-Conference Workshops 11th 12th Workshop No. 1: Fundamentals of CSR Workshop No. 2: CSR Strategy & Leadership Exhibition Inauguration & Conference Opening Ceremony / Dinner 7-10 PM Technical Program www.bicsr.com 5 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Keynote Speakers Jamal Al Sarayrah Chairman, Board of Directors of the Arab Potash Company (APC) Boards of the Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries (KEMAPCO) Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Potash Company (APC) as well as the boards of the Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries (KEMAPCO), Jordan Magnesia Company (JORMAG), and Jordan Bromine Company since June 2012, and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA) since October 2013, Jamal Al Sarayrah had a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors in telecommunication, post, transportation, and regulation. Mr. Al Sarayrah started his career in the private sector in 1980 as Labor Relations Advisor with Aramco in Saudi Arabia, and soon after became Aramco’s resident representative and manager for corporate activities in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. In 1989, he was elected to Jordan’s Chamber of Deputies (Lower House) for a four-year term, during which he served as First Deputy Speaker. In 1990 he was selected as a member of the Royal Commission for drafting the Jordan National Charter, which defined guidelines for the conduct of political party activity in Jordan, and in 1993 he was reelected for a second term in Parliament. In 1991, Mr. Al Sarayrah joined the Council of ministers as Minister of Transport and Minister of Post and Communication and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jordan Telecommunication Corporation. In this capacity he managed the design and implementation of the Jordan National Telecommunications Program, directed the corporatization and privatization of the Telecommunication Corporation, spearheaded the promulgation of Jordan’s first telecommunications law in 1995, directed the creation of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of which he was the first Chairman. Between 2000 and 2012, Mr. Al Sarayrah was Senior Advisor for Strategic and Business Development in telecom at Reliance-Globalcom (formerly FLAG), a multi-billion dollar Indian investment company. Mr. Al Sarayrah received his Post-Graduate Diploma in international law and international relations from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and his B. A. in English from Kuwait University. Mark Moody-Stuart Chairman, Hermes Equity Ownership Services Director, Accenture and of Saudi Aramco Mark Moody-Stuart is Chairman of Hermes Equity Ownership Services. A director of Accenture and of Saudi Aramco. He was Chairman of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group from 1998 to 2001. He was Chairman of Anglo American plc from 2002 to 2009. Born in Antigua, after a doctorate in geology in 1966 at Cambridge, he worked for Shell starting as an exploration geologist, living in Holland, Spain, Oman, Brunei, Australia, Nigeria, Turkey and Malaysia, and the UK. He is Chairman of the Innovative Vector Control Consortium for combating insect borne disease and was Chairman of the Global Business Coalition for HIV/AIDS from 2002-2011. Director of HSBC from 2001-2010 and of the International Institute for Sustainable Development 2003-2011. Served on the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development 20032011. Honorary Co-Chairman of the International Tax and Investment Center 2011. Chaired task forces on renewable energy for the G8 and for business for the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. Board Member of the Global Reporting Initiative 2002-7. President Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine 1997-2008. Member of the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Council for the Global Compact 2001-2004. Vice-Chairman of the Global Compact Board and Chairman of the Global Compact Foundation from 2006. He was appointed a Knight Commander of St Michael and St George in 2000. Married to Judy with four children. Ms. Tuulia Syvanen Chief of Staff, GRI Tuulia Syvänen is Chief of Staff at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the global standard-setter in sustainability reporting. In collaboration with GRI’s executive management team, Tuulia helps in planning and formulating medium and long-term organizational strategy, and supervises the implementation of departmental business plans. Her role embraces institutional fundraising and donor relations, working closely with teams responsible for services and corporate and stakeholder relations, and overseeing GRI’s offices in Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, India, South Africa, and the USA and Canada. Additionally, she ensures continued cross-departmental cooperation and efficient use of resources. Before joining GRI, Tuulia, who originally hails from Finland, worked for more than 15 years promoting international fair trade and environmental education. Next to her passionate commitment to sustainability issues, she enjoys nature, reading and meditation. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) promotes the use of sustainability reporting as a way for organizations to become more sustainable and contribute to a sustainable global economy. GRI is an international not-for-profit organization, with a network-based structure. Its activity involves thousands of professionals and organizations from many sectors, constituencies and regions. 6 www.bicsr.com Keynote Speakers the power house of Islamic finance, thereby rebuilding its reputation as the best banking institution in the region. Khalid Al Kamda Secretary General, Community Development Authority, Government of Dubai Throughout his long and successful career, Al Kamda has held many senior chairing and directorship positions across different sectors. His appointments have included Istithmar World Vice Chairman, Chairman of DIB-Pakistan, Chairman of Dubai Investment Park, Chairman of Bank of Khortoum, Chairman of Al Burj Real Estate Development and Board of Director member of the UAE Marriage Fund. A Leading personality who contributed significantly to major advancements that have helped in the development of Dubai. His extensive experience in strategically planning in vital public and private sector organisations has seen him in senior positions with major companies and institutions in a career that has extended over almost three decades. As Director General of the Community Development Authority (UAE), Al Kamda’s current role involves him taking responsibility for regulating and overseeing the framework of community development in Dubai. Since commencing his position with the CDA in October, 2009, Al Kamda has been instrumental in creating effective strategies to achieve the goals of the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015, as announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. He has a wealth of expertise gained from different business sectors which assisted him in achieving significant outputs for the social sector through highly effective management of the CDA; an organisation which focuses on the development of integrated and efficient social services in the Emirate. He also proposes legislation for the social services sector aimed at improving the quality of social development in Dubai. He is the holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - 1985. In 1987 Al Kamda received his first promotion and was appointed Marketing Manager, Data Systems at Emirates. Al Kamda was appointed UAE Manager for Emirates, a post he held for two years before being further promoted to General Manager, Gulf and the Middle East and Africa, with the operations of the Common wealth of Independent States also added to his portfolio. In November 1995, Al Kamda embarked on the most prominent role in his career with Emirates Group when he was chosen as Senior Vice President for Corporate Development. In this capacity he achieved a number of remarkable successes across a range of local and international projects, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of management acquired from the Cranfield School of Management in England, where he received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 1994. In 2007 Al Kamda made another prominent career move when he was appointed as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). During his two years in the role, he was successful in managing the restructuring of the group and re-establishing DIB as Colin Maund Chief Executive Officer Hellios Information Colin is the founder and CEO of Hellios Information, having pioneered supplier information management over 20 years ago. Colin founded Hellios Information in 2012 as the next generation of supplier information and risk management services, following 30 years’ experience in procurement and having pioneered supplier information management by founding Achilles Group in the UK in 1993. Colin, a graduate from the London School of Economics (LSE), was CEO of Achilles Group until 2011, and was responsible for its international growth into 26 countries before leading the sale of the business in 2008 to a Private Equity firm, HgCapital. In 2009 Colin was awarded the UK Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for IT Services. Prior to founding Achilles, Colin specialised in procurement where he worked for a variety of organizations including HM Treasury, CBI and National Power. In 2001 he was appointed by the UK Government as one of the two UK representatives on the European Commission’s Advisory Committee for the Opening up of Public Procurement. Colin remains one of the leading experts in EU Procurement Legislation and is heavily involved in the development of procurement, on which he has written extensively. He is interested in the interface between professional procurement and the demands of Corporate and Social Responsibility. Colin was appointed a Trustee of The Outward Bound Trust in March 2012. www.bicsr.com 7 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Keynote Speakers Habiba Al Marashi Chief Executive Officer Arabia CSR Network Habiba Al Marashi is the President of the Arabia CSR Network (ACSRN), the first and most dynamic multi-stakeholder platform advocating CSR and sustainable development across the Arab world. Under her leadership, ACSRN has grown into one of largest professional groups working to mainstream CSR and sustainability through capacity building programs, awards, research and more. Habiba Al Marashi is a representative of the Civil Society Organizations at the GRI Stakeholder Council. Furthermore, ACSRN is an Organizational Stakeholder of the GRI as well as the first certified training partner for the Arabic-speaking Middle East countries. To date, with Habiba Al Marashi’s commitment towards greater sustainability and transparency in the Middle East, ACSRN has trained more than 180 sustainability professionals on the GRI framework. Habiba Al Marashi is also the co-founder and Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group, a pioneering organization based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Under Mrs. Al Marashi’s guidance, EEG became the first environmental NGO in the world to receive an ISO 14001 certification in 2001. EEG is also accredited by the UNCCD, UNEP and is a member of IUCN. Mrs. Al Marashi also heads the UN Global Compact GCC States Network and is a member of the Global Compact Local Network Advisory Group, a member of the Global Compact International Yearbook Editorial Board and the GEF – NGO Network. Mrs. Al Marashi is involved in many leading initiatives on environment, women and sustainable development at the national, regional and international levels. She is a recognized representative and spokesperson for West Asian Arab nations at high ranking international summits. She is a recipient of several awards for her contribution and achievements in Environmental & Social work. Additional titles of Habiba Al Marashi include: • • • • • • • • 8 Founding member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) Former board member of the UN Global Compact Focal point for the UN Global Compact Network GCC States Member of the advisory committee of the DNV Certification Advisory Board ME Board Member of the Dubai Customs Consultative Council Member of the Patronage committee of myclimate Member of the International Advisory Board at Global Urban Development Global NGO Focal Point and Member, Major Groups, Facilitating Committee, UNEP www.bicsr.com Bridget McDonald, Ph.D. Chair Women’s International Center Bridget McDonald, Ph.D. is Chair of the Women’s International Center, a thirty-year-old non profit organization that honors, celebrates, and encourages women. Alongside the UNESCO Engineering Initiative, the Women’s International Center is a member organization of Women in Engineering -- a standing committee of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) -- whose purpose is to empower women in engineering and technology. The Women’s International Center Living Legacy Awards have been called by Claes Nobel himself “the Nobel Prize of honors presented to women” and have brought together over 300 of the world’s leaders and innovators from every walk of life, including environmentalists like oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Ph.D. and champions of wildlife preservation like Dame Jane Goodall. For more than ten years, McDonald’s advocacy on behalf of women internationally has taken her to world peace initiatives in South Korea, cultural diplomacy and engineering strategy sessions in France, and child protection work in the United Kingdom and United States. She was deeply engaged in relief work for post-Earthquake Haiti in 2010 and facilitated the delivery of countless tons of medicine, food, and supplies, which has led her to take special interest in responsible agricultural practices, as well as sustainable waste management in collaboration with groups like the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and Other Worlds Are Possible. McDonald’s doctoral work at the Johns Hopkins University focused on French philosopher Blaise Pascal and she has taught literature at the Université d’Orleans. She is a professional recording artist, poet and author, her translation of J.L. Nancy’s l’Experience de la Libérté appears at Stanford University Press. She is currently adapting a book entitled “But It’s Not Fair,” a project of the Freedom Charity dedicated to combatting forced marriage. McDonald’s commitment to social and environmental causes stems from two grandmothers who excelled in music composition, two grandfathers who set precedents in the fields of global radio communication technology and law, a scholarly mother who specializes in ancient languages, and an attorney father. Regularly featured in the media, she serves on various boards including the Sharp Healthcare Foundation and Encinitas Environment Day -- a model event that can be adopted by any community to mobilize the local populace to adopt practical tools for living in a way that is not only sustainable, but earthreplenishing. Her life is dedicated to the principle of thinking globally and acting locally in harmony with nature. Keynote Speakers Prof. David Hood David A Hood & Associates Pty Ltd Professor David Hood AM is a civil and environmental engineer with vast experience across major civil and military projects, professional development in emerging economies, senior management in both the public and private sectors and in education. David is deeply concerned that human activities and our current business paradigms, and personal lifestyles are seriously damagingour global home– the planet. However, it need not lead to a Great Disruption – there is hope, but only if we realise what we are doing, and take immediate restorative action. Following a successful career in project management David took over and commissioned Australia’s then New Parliament House in the mid 1980s – a life changing career episode. Since that project, David has become increasingly involved in fostering a culture of sustainability across all engineering disciplines, and the built environment. David is an Adjunct Professor in the Science and Engineering Faculty at QUT where he inculcates sustainability across education and research. He led the Sustainability Program of the CRC for Infrastructure and Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM) until 2013. In 2006, he initiated, and was Founding Chairman until 2011 of the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC now ISCA), an industry association which developed the world’s first full sustainability rating scheme for infrastructure. David is an accredited Presenter with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, and in August 2011, David was included in the ABC Carbon list of the top 100 Sustainability leaders in the world (and again in 2012, and 2013). David was the 2012 National President of Engineers Australia (EA). In 2012, David was included in the Engineers Media list of Australia’s top 100 professional engineers. In 2013 David was made an Honorary Fellow of EA. On Australia Day 2013, David was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of his enormous contribution to engineering through industry associations, and for lifting public awareness of sustainability. In December 2013, David was appointed Australasian Leader of Blue Australasia, a collaborative venture to drive a transformative business model that restores natural and social capital as well as business wellness. David Lapp Secretary Committee on Engineering and the Environment World Federation of Engineering Organizations David is part of the Secretariat to the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board of Engineers Canada since 1997. His current work focuses on environment, sustainability and climate change issuers as these relate to the practice of engineering. David has worked in the area of climate change adaptation and engineering since 2001 and currently provides support for a national action plan on climate change impact and adaptation. From 2005 to the present, he has served as project manager for a long-term project to assess the engineering vulnerability of public infrastructure to the impacts of climate change. Since November 2007, David provides the Secretariat for the World Federation of Engineering Organizations Committee on Engineering and the Environment, hosted by Engineers Canada. Dr. Arab Hoballah Chief of Sustainable Lifestyles Arab Hoballah serves as Chief of Sustainable Lifestyles, Cities and Industry, for Delivering SCP, as from January 2015; since October 2005, he was Chief of Sustainable Consumption and Production/ SCP in UNEP since October 2005. Among other responsibilities, he looks for mainstreaming Resource Efficiency and SCP policies at all levels, in particular through responsible industry and cities management. He has launched and supervises various Initiatives and Partnerships (buildings, tourism, cities). Arab has coordinated the preparation and is actually supervising the implementation of the only operational issue that was explicitly adopted in “The Future We Want” at Rio+20, the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on SCP; under his coordination, the work achieved by SCP team received the Special Baobab Award 2014 attributed by UNEP Executive Director. Prior to this post, he spent 14 years working in the UNEP Regional Seas programme as Deputy Director of the Blue Plan, Deputy Coordinator of the Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) and Coordinator of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development Before, he worked for several development institutions in developing countries. www.bicsr.com 9 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Technical Program (Tentative) Day One - 10th February, 2015, Tuesday, Al Dana Hall Keynote Speaker Anwar Khalaf Session Chairman Keynote Speaker 08:30 – 09:05 09:05 – 09:40 09:40 – 10:15 Mark Moody Stuart Jamal Al Sarayrah Dr. Arab Hoballah Chairman, Board of Directors of the Arab Potash Company (APC) Boards of the Arab Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries (KEMAPCO) Chairman, Hermes Equity Ownership Services Director, Accenture and of Saudi Aramco 10:15- 10:45 Coffee Break Dr. Arab Hoballah - Session Chairman Abdul Nabi Al Sabah - Session Chairman Dana I Dana II Jouko Kuisma Kamel Ayadi Global Infrastructure Anti-Corruption Centre Bureau – Tunis CR Navigator Finland 10:45 – 11:15 CSR as an integrated part of the Management System Leena Al Olaimy 11:15 – 11:45 Managing Director, 3BL Associates, Kingdom of Bahrain Creating Shared Value in the Arab World Joel Indrupati 11:45 – 12:15 10 www.bicsr.com Mohammed Mobarak AL-Qahtani Kuwait Oil Company Kuwait Technology and Sustainable Development Ahsanul Hoque xxxx xxxx Director AKM Bangladesh Consumer Behaviour in E-Waste Disposal A Case for Setting up an E-Waste Collection and Recycling Facility in Bahrain 12:15 - 13:00 Keynote Speaker Panel Discussion CSR Role on Environmental Improvement UNEP Day One - 10th February, 2015, Tuesday, Al Dana Hall (Cont.) 13:00 - 14:20 Lunch Break Keynote Speaker Dheya Towfiqi Keynote Speaker 14:20 – 14:55 14:55 – 15:30 Habiba Al Marashi Colin Maund Session Chairman Chief Executive Officer Arabia CSR Network Chief Executive Officer Hellios Information Mr. Khalid Al Mohannadi - Session Chairman Ijaz Ashraf - Session Chairman Dana I Dana II Khalifa Al Bouainain Executive President, Saudi Unlimited Development Co, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 15:30 – 16:00 Environmental Equilibrium Nurture Employees Retention Katarina Gajdosova 16:00 – 16:30 Silesian University in Opava, School of Business Administration in Karvina, Czech Republic Corporate Social Responsibility in the context of International Financial Institutions Yousif Al Ghawas Managing Partner, Neurobrand, Kingdom of Bahrain CSR - The Foundation for a 21st Century Business Alexandre Lemille Wizeimpact South Africa The Circular Economy: its Concept, its Potential & Ways to Implement it END OF DAY ONE www.bicsr.com 11 Technical Program (Tentative) Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Day Two - 11th February, 2015, Wednesday, Al Dana Hall Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker 09:40 – 10:15 08:30 – 09:05 09:05 – 09:40 Ms. Tuulia Syvanen Prof. David Hood Hafedh Al Qassab Session Chairman Khaled Al Kamda Chief of Staff GRI David A Hood & Associates Pty Ltd 10:15- 10:45 Coffee Break Saleh Taraddah - Session Chairman Majeed Al Gassab - Session Chairman Dana I Dana II Tim Delmau 10:45 – 11:15 Dalmau Consulting Australia BICSR-Implementing Essential CSRReference by Mr. David Hood Abdulla Al Ansari 11:15 – 11:45 Bapco Bahrain Community Awareness and Outreach – BAPCO Approach 11:45 – 12:15 Dr. Iyad Abumoghli Director and Regional Representative United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), Bahrain Mahmoud Elsayed Roshdy 12:15 – 12:45 12 www.bicsr.com Secretary General, Community Development Authority, Government of Dubai Abu Qir Fertilizers Company Egypt Corporate Social Responsibility Between National Duty & Company Goals Abu Qir Fertilizers Co. Social Responsibility in preserving the Environment Jouko Kuisma CR Navigator Finland GRI Reporting – a Profitable Management Tool Sanjay Gupta Chairman - WTO & International Committee of ICAI & DirectorSGA Value Leader Pvt Ltd. Shikhar Jain Principal Counsellor, CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development Responsible Business and Integrated Thinking Dr. Jagbir Singh Kadyan Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, India Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Indian Public Sector Undertakings. (A case study of ONGC Ltd.) Dr. Salman Alajmi Team Leader – Olefins Business Analysis and Planning Petrochemical Industries Company Kuwait Green Wall: A Collaborative Effort to Address Environmental and Climate Issues Day Two - 11th February, 2015, Wednesday, Al Dana Hall (Cont.) 12:45 - 14:00 Lunch Break Keynote Speaker Mr. Adnan Al Mahmood Session Chairman Keynote Speaker 14:35 – 15:10 14:00 – 14:35 Mr. David Lapp Secretary Committee on Engineering and the Environment World Federation of Engineering Organizations Mr. Fuad Al Shaikh - Session Chairman Bridget Brigitte McDonald, PhD Executive Director / President, Women’s International Center xxxxxxxxxx - Session Chairman Dana I Dana II Waddah S. Ghanem 15:10 – 15:40 Chief EHSQ Compliance Officer UAE The Role of Senior Managers and Board Directors in driving Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility & EHS Excellence in Organizations 15:40 - 16:30 Yusuf Ahmed Kamal GPIC Bahrain Organizational Excellence in CSR & Sustainability Panel Discussion END OF DAY TWO www.bicsr.com 13 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Workshop 1 Fundamentals of Csr Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has steadily developed into a major prerequisite of corporate strategy development in turn, permeates and this through in all aspects of management practices, business operations and product development. CSR initiatives help in developing sustainable business practices, opening up new opportunities, promoting customer loyalty and enhancing stakeholder relationships. In the recent past, CSR has now emerged as a key strategic priority for organizations – and this is leading them to find ways to realize the full potential that CSR offers as a strategic management tool. The Arabia CSR Network is organizing this training to help the participants understand how CSR can contribute strategically to an organization’s comprehensive performance and learn more about opportunities and benefits that CSR presents by scoping out what corporate responsibility means for their company. If your organization is motivated to adopt CSR principles or build on CSR practices such as enhanced reputation, trust, lower risks, improved organizational efficiencies and employee motivation – then come join this training y Da ne O Topics to be covered Discussion on Strategic CSR: How to integrate social performance and embedding responsibility into strategic management process www.bicsr.com y Da Tw Topics to be covered Planning and Formulating • Creating a Foundation for a CSR Philosophy • CSR Structure Using Application Framework for Integrating CSR: • Approaches to Implementing CSR • Environmental Influences • CSR Program Details • Business Situation • CSR Implementation Plan • Stakeholder Analysis Using Application Framework for Integrating CSR: 14 o Stakeholder Engagement • Definition: Stakeholders • Stakeholder Inclusiveness • Internal CSR Situation • Why engage with Stakeholders • Assessment and Prioritization • Identify Stakeholders • Prioritize Key Stakeholders Workshop Led by Mr. Rehan Over 22 years of working experience which includes 6 years in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with expertise in CSR Strategic Management, CSR Projects and Programs, Sustainable Reporting, CSR Assessments & Self-Audits, Policies formation and Implementation, Global Benchmarking & Awards Participation and Contribution in Regional CSR Awareness. In addition, more than 12 years’ experience in Senior HR Management, Human Capital Management&HR Consultancy with expertise in areas such as HR Project Management, Compensation & Benefit Management, Employee Relations, HR Policies & Procedures, HR Job Evaluation, Assessment, Analysis & Performance Evaluation, Training & Development, HR Business Process Re-engineering & Generalist HR & Administration. Moreover, my experience in Finance, Sales & Marketing has provided me sufficient knowledge & exposure to activities on commercial, manufacturing & trading functions at a senior strategic level. • Awarded Global Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Challenge, MENA Region • Certification on Assessment Center and Human Capability Analysis – Hewitt, UK • Training Certification on Empowerment & Delegation • Evaluation & Defining Jobs (Hay Management System) Career History • • Presently working for Dubai Customs as Expert – Corporate Social Responsibility since 2007. Previously worked for Private and Multinational Companies such as AVIS, Coca Cola, TNT, Al Futtaim, SAP, Everest Industrial & AF Ferguson Summary of Skills and Competencies • Expertise in CSR on Strategy, Policies, Planning, Implementation, Assessment, Reporting and Global Best Practices. • Human Resource Managerial and Human Capital Management Consultancy skills with emphasis in HR Strategies, Policies & Processes, Employee Relations, Planning, Training & Development, Evaluation & Re-engineering of HR Processes, Performance Management & KPIs with business objectivity management. • SAP HR ERP Consulting which includes Project Management, Systems Analysis & Configuration, System and Concept documentation, Development, Testing and Playback. Educational Qualification MBA – Major in Human Resources, Marketing & Finance Major Certifications • • • Certified Carbon Strategy Practitioner (CSR) - IEMA, UK - 93%Achievment Certified CSR Practitioner, Corporate Social Responsibility – IEMA, UK GRI Sustainability Reporting Certification – UN Global Compact Administrative Information: Date : 08th & 9th February 2015 Timing : 08:00am to 04:00pm Venue : Course Fee : GICC BD 300 US$ 796 www.bicsr.com 15 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Workshop 2 Csr Strategy & Leadership Outline A TRAINING COURSE ON CSR STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP Course Details The two-day course will be structured into eight sessions, along with interactive discussion CSR requires Champions to chart the course, guide through example and lead the way. The2nd Bahrain International FEB, 2015 CSR Conference & Exhibition and exercises. The sessions will focus on following themes: leadership dimension is often the key issue within sustainability excellence. Many companies falter in their sustainability journey for lack of leadership vision and ambition to be the best. • From Compliance to Value Creation OUTLINE COURSE DETAILS This course will offer delegates a deep understanding of the leadership dimension within CSR • Sustainability Strategies for different markets CSR requires Champions to chart the course, The two-day course will be structured the hands and lead the way. The into eight sessions, along with and corporate sustainability. It will take delegates through various concepts,holdapproaches leadership dimension is often the issueSustainable interactive • keyThe Value discussion Portfolioand exercises. withinattain sustainability The sessions will focus on following and examples to demonstrate how effective leadership can help an organization new excellence, many A TRAINING COURSE companies falter in their sustainability journey themes: for lack of leadership vision and to •ambition Beyond Greening Strategy ON CSR STRATEGY heights of greatness in CSR and Sustainability. be the best. LEADERSHIP From Compliance& to Value The Seven Capacities This course will offer delegates• a deep Creation of Leadership understanding of the leadership dimension Sustainability Strategies for Bahrain International within CSR and corporate Sustainability. It will Leadership fordifferent CSR markets FEB, 2015 2nd CSR Conference & Exhibition take delegates through various• concepts, It will challenge delegates to revisit old concepts and develop new ideas and thoughts, with approaches and examples to demonstrate The Sustainable Value Portfolio effective leadership can help a view to radicalizing their own and the organization’s approach to CSR and how Sustainability. • anCSR Performance Measurement and Benchmarking organization attain new heights of greatness in OUTLINE Beyond Greening Strategy CSR and Sustainability. At the end of the training delegates will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. Expected Outcome EXPECTED OUTCOME Workshop Led by Ms. Hanan Abbas • Future Challenges and Drivers CSR requires Champions to chart the course, The Seven Capacities of Leadership It will challenge delegates to revisit old concepts and ingest new ideas and thoughts, with a view to radicalizing their own and the organization’s approach to CSR and Sustainability. At the end of the training delegates will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance. Leadership for hold the hands and lead the way. The leadership dimension is often the key issue within sustainability excellence, many CSRcompanies falter in their sustainability journey for lack of leadership vision and ambition to be the best. COURSE DETAILS The two-day course will be structured into eight sessions, along with interactive discussion and exercises. The sessions will focus on following themes: AdministrativeCSR Information: Performance Measurement From Compliance to Value and Benchmarking Date : 08th & 9th February 2015 Venue : Creation GICC This course will offer delegates a deep understanding of the leadership dimension Sustainability Strategies for 796 Futureto Challenges and Drivers within CSR and corporate Sustainability. It Fee will Timing : 08:00am 04:00pm Course : BD 300 US$ different markets take delegates through various concepts, approaches and examples to demonstrate how effective leadership can help an organization attain new heights of greatness in CSR and Sustainability. The Sustainable Value Portfolio Beyond Greening Strategy To register yourself in for Sudan. this event, She pleasegraduated contact Arabia CSR Network: Hanan Mohamed A/Karim Abbas is a CSR and sustainable development Advisor from the University of Khartoum andThe has worked in executive Seven Capacities of EXPECTED OUTCOME Leadership +971 | +971 4 3448120 , Email: [email protected] positions in the private sector of Sudan for many years before she Tel: took up 4a3448622 career in corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Hanan has participated in a number It will challenge delegates to revisit old Leadership for CSR concepts and ingest new ideas and thoughts, of international and regional conferences on poverty eradication, CSR and sustainable development. Hanan has worked with different organizations on a voluntary basis on with a view to radicalizing their own and the CSR Performance Measurement organization’s approach to CSR and and Benchmarking humanitarian and developmental issues. She is an active member of the Global Compact Local Network in Sudan and an active member of the National CSR Committee, Sustainability. At the end of the training will be provided with a Certificate of Future Challenges Drivers to the where she assisted in the creation of CSR Charter in Sudan. Hanan is also an active Board of Trustees member todelegates a number of organizations including but notand limited Attendance. Global Change Makers; a youth organization under the auspices of the British Council. Since 2013 Hanan has been a member of the Jury of the prestigious Arabia CSR Awards developed and owned by the Arabia CSR Network and a Trainer for the Arabia CSR Network’s GRI certified trainings. To register yourself for this event, please contact Arabia CSR Network: Tel: +971 4 3448622 | +971 4 3448120 , Email: [email protected] 16 www.bicsr.com Conference / Workshop Registration Form 2nd Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference & Exhibition 2015 09 -11 February, 2015, Gulf International Convention Centre Please complete in BLOCK letters. Complete a separate form for each applicant. Conference Registration Fees Title (Dr./Mr./Mrs./Miss) First Name: Middle Name: Position: Family Name: Department: Organization: P.O. Box No: Address: City: State / Country: Telephone: Fax: Full Registration Full Registration After 31st Dec 2014 (Early Birds) Category Before 31st Dec 2014 Postal Code: Mobile: One Day Registration (Early Birds) One Day Registration Before 31st Dec 2014 BSE Members BD 170 USD 450 BD 212 USD 585 BD 120 USD 320 BD 150 USD 400 Non Members BD 200 USD 530 BD 250 USD 665 BD 140 USD 370 BD 175 USD 465 *Students BD 100 USD 265 BD 100 USD 265 BD 60 USD 160 BD 60 USD 160 *Should provide proper authentication Email: Method of Payment: Payment by one of the following must be included with the Registration Form: Please send invoice to the organization mentioned above (attach authorisation) Enclosed a cheque/banker’s draft payable to Bahrain Society of Engineers Bank Transfer - National Bank of Bahrain, Swift Code - NBOBBHBM, IBAN No: BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91 Please debit to my Amex Card Number: Master Card Visa Workshop Registration Fees Workshop No. Fees Title 1 Two Days Fundamentals of CSR - 8th & 9th Feb. 2015 BD 300 USD 796 2 Two Days Csr Strategy & Leadership - 8th & 9th Feb. 2015 BD 300 USD 796 Expiry Date Card Holder’s Name and Address (if different from above): Date:Signature: Conference Fee Includes the following (Not Workshop) Opening Ceremony and Dinner Conference pack with Proceedings etc. Attendance of all Conference Technical Sessions Admission to the Exhibition Lunch on Conference Days Conference Banquet Dinner Refreshment during breaks Cancellation and Refunds Cancellation must be received in writing to the Conference Secretariat. A cancellation fee equal to 20% of the conference fee will be charged for cancellation received before 1st December 2014. After this date no refund will be considered. Please send this completed registration form along with appropriate fees to: Bahrain Society of Engineers P .O. Box 835, Manama, Bahrain Tel: +973 17810733 Fax: +973 17827475 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] or register online at www.bicsr.com www.bicsr.com 17 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Exhibition Information An exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conference during 9 to 11 February 2015, intending to provide an opportunity for companies, consulting and research organisations to display and demonstrate their products and services related to the subject of Corporate Social Responsibility. Interested organisations are encouraged to participate either by sponsoring the event or by taking part in the exhibition. The exhibition stands are 3m wide, 2m deep and 2.4m high. In addition to the stand, adequate furniture and lighting will be provided. Moreover, each exhibitor is entitled to the following benefits: • Exhibitors names will be published on the web site. • A brief profile of 10 to 15 lines for each exhibitor will be included in the official exhibition guide which will be circulated to all invited officials, VIPs, delegates, visitors and other dignitaries. • Advertising space will be available in the Exhibition Guide at a nominal cost. Coffee Area • Wide publicity will be given in the Gulf region about the exhibition to attract corporates, consultants and government officials to visit the exhibition booths during the period. • Each exhibitor is entitled for two free delegates’ attendance with a full conference package Exhibition Stand Cost • Full Exhibition space - BD. 1000 or USD 2650 with fittings (3 x 2 m) • Exhibition Space without fittings - BD. 155 or US$ 415- per sq. mtr (Min. size is 6 sq. mtr) • Acceptable forms of payment in Bahrain Dinars or US Dollars: Exhibition Stand Layout Cheque - payable to Bahrain Society of Engineers Payment by credit card - Visa Master Card *Direct Bank Transfer A/c Name - Bahrain Society of Engineers IBAN A/C - BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91 Bank Name - National Bank of Bahrain, Manama Main Branch Swift Code - NBOBBHBM *Cheques from outside Bahrain will not be accepted. 18 www.bicsr.com Amex Cancellation Policy: A Sponsor / exhibitor may cancel their participation in the conference by giving conference organisers notice in writing. If the organizers receives notice of cancellation by 1st December 2014 or before the issue of the last conference brochure, there will only be a penalty of 20% of the sponsorship / exhibition fee as cancellation charges. If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of the last conference brochure or 1st December 2014 the Sponsor / exhibitor shall be obligated and must pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 1st January 2015, the entire sponsorship / exhibition fee is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, organisers has the full right to use the space for their own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. The organiser assumes no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programmes, news releases, publicity or other materials. Exhibition Stand Booking Form 2nd Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference & Exhibition 2015 09 -11 February, 2015 Gulf International Convention Centre Select the desired stand options Company: Name of Representative: Mailing Address: City: Shell Scheme Package Participation fee: BD 1000 or US$ 2650 (per 6m2) Telephone: Option A Position: Country: Mobile: Postal Code: Fax: No. of Stands Required Email: Products or services to be displayed: Signature: Date: Booked Shell Space Participation includes: White wall panels 2.4m high, carpet floor, 2 tables with three chairs, adequate lighting, one 240 volt power socket. Note: All efforts will be made to accommodate your stand location request based on availability Please forward your booking form to: The Conference Secretariat, BICSR 2015 Bahrain Society of Engineers, P O Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: +973 17 810733, Fax: +973 17 827475 Email: [email protected] Method of Payment Payment by one of the following must be included with the Registration Form: Please send invoice to the organization mentioned above (attach authorisation) Bank transfer - Bahrain Society of Engineers AMEX Master Card VISA Card Number:______________________________________________________________________Expiry Date__________________ Card Holder’s Name and Address (if different from above):_____________________________________________________________ Signature________________________________ Option B Stand Space Only (min. 6m2) Participation fee: BD 155 or US$ 415 (per m2) Stand Nos. IBAN A/C: BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91, National Bank of Bahrain, Swift Code NBOBBHBM, Please debit my Stand Nos. Date___________________________________ Select desired stand numbers from exhibition stand layout Booked Shell Space Participation does not include: Stand construction except one 240 volt power supply. (It is not permitted to use wall partitions of adjacent stands. Cancellation Policy: A Sponsor / exhibitor may cancel their participation in the conference by giving conference organisers notice in writing. If the organizers receives notice of cancellation by 1st December 2014 or before the issue of the last conference brochure, there will only be a penalty of 20% of the sponsorship / exhibition fee as cancellation charges. If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of the last conference brochure or 1st December 2014 the Sponsor / exhibitor shall be obligated and must pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 1st January 2015, the entire sponsorship / exhibition fee is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, organisers has the full right to use the space for their own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. The organiser assumes no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programmes, news releases, publicity or other materials. www.bicsr.com 19 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Sponsorship Benefits Benefits Prime BHD 15,000 USD 40,000 Opening Ceremony Dinner BHD 10,000 USD 27,000 Diamond BHD 8,000 USD 21,500 Platinum BHD 6,000 USD 16,000 Gold BHD 5,000 USD 13,500 Luncheon BHD 3,500 USD 9,350 Company will be honoured by the conference patron at the opening ceremony Special Plaque Free exhibition stand 24 sqm 18 sqm 12 sqm 8 sqm 6 sqm 6 sqm VIP invitations for the opening ceremony 15 10 8 6 4 2 Free admission for delegates 10 8 6 4 2 1 1 full Page 1 full Page 1/2 Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/4 Page Publicity materials included in conference pack Free advertisement in the exhibition guide Company logo in the conference hall sized proportionally to sponsorship category 20 www.bicsr.com Sponsorship Form 2nd Bahrain International Corporate Social Responsibility Conference & Exhibition 2015 09 -11 February, 2015 Gulf International Convention Centre To co-sponsor the conference and exhibition Please complete this form and fax it to +973 17 827475, attention of The Conference Secretariat, Email: [email protected] Prime Opening Ceremony Dinner Diamond Platinum Gold Luncheon BHD 15,000 BHD 10,000 BHD 8,000 BHD 6,000 BHD 5,000 BHD 3,500 USD 40,000 USD 27,000 USD 21,500 USD 16,000 USD 13,500 USD 9,350 Company Name: Contact Person: Mailing Address: City: Telephone: Signature: Title: Country: Mobile: Postal Code: Fax: Email: Date: Company Seal Banker’s draft/ cheques payable to The Bahrain Society of Engineers By bank transfer - A/c No. 99065991, National Bank of Bahrain, Swift Code - NBOBBHBM, IBAN No. BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91 Sponsorship Coordinator Bahrain Society of Engineers, P.O. Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: +973 1781 0733 Fax: +973 17827475, Email: [email protected] Cancellation Policy: A Sponsor / exhibitor may cancel their participation in the conference by giving conference organisers notice in writing. If the organizers receives notice of cancellation by 1st December 2014 or before the issue of the last conference brochure, there will only be a penalty of 20% of the sponsorship / exhibition fee as cancellation charges. If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of the last conference brochure or 1st December 2014 the Sponsor / exhibitor shall be obligated and must pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship / exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 1st January 2015, the entire sponsorship / exhibition fee is due as cancellation charges. In the event of cancellation, organisers has the full right to use the space for their own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. The organiser assumes no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programmes, news releases, publicity or other materials. www.bicsr.com 21 Beyond Eco-Industrialism: Paving the way for a better tomorrow Hotel Information 10 Reasons why you should attend this Conference The conference and exhibition will be held at the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain. The Gulf Hotel offers luxurious hospitality. A landmark in Manama, just 10 minutes away from the Bahrain International Airport and 5 minutes from the City Centre. It offers 366 well-appointed rooms of gracious style, uncompromising efficiency and thoughtful technology. The Gulf International Conference & Exhibition Centre offers exhibition, meeting and pre-function areas with unequalled state of the art facilities. The hotel houses many of Bahrain’s leading restaurants. Accommodation Information A block booking of rooms at the Gulf Hotel has been made for the participants during the conference period and the special rates are listed below. To avail the special rates please quote the conference name when making your hotel booking. 1. Effectively develop integrated corporate citizenship strategies and programme. 2. Competent meeting place for high level decision makers. 3. Attract public and private funding to support community projects. 4. One-on-one discussions that will inevitably lead to extended networking opportunities for sharing knowledge. 5. Conference Room Rates Details Bah. Din Learn through case studies and success stories presented by front-line executives how CSR has become inevitable to successful organisations. US$ 6. Opportunity to participate in conference workshops that deliver tips and techniques Superior Room 60 160 Deluxe single room 70 185 Deluxe double/twin room 75 200 Grand Deluxe single room 80 213 Grand Deluxe double/twin room 85 226 Luxury single room 75 200 Luxury double/twin room 80 213 Platinum single room 100 266 9. Be equipped with the thinking, knowledge and expertise to get others in your Platinum double/ twin room 110 292 organization to think about what must be done rather than just act, react and to help you implement innovation and improvement efforts. 7. Cost and time effective by avoiding expensive trial-and-error learning and exchanging it with proven guidelines for success. 8. Obtain information critical to your job performance in the shortest possible time. administer. The room rates above are on a per room per night basis exclusive of breakfast and subject to 15% service charge and 5% government levy. Airport pickup will be charged extra by the hotel. For more information: www.bicsr.com 22 www.bicsr.com 10. Be able to stay in constant communication with the people you meet at CSR event via our social media portals and event sites. About Bahrain Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands, is rich in history ancient civilizations and is situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. The country offers a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western cultures. The capital Manama is a quite modern cosmopolitan city, which boasts world class restaurants, shopping centers, and tourist attractions. The climate is hot in summer and mild in winter. From November to April the weather is very pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 24 degree centigrade. Arabic is the official language, but English is widely used by most businesses. Sponsors Strategic Event Parnter Main Sponsor www.bicsr.com 24 www.bicsr.com Conference Coordinator: Sumam Jovan Bahrain Society of Engineers, Tel: +973 17810727, +973 17810733, Email: [email protected]
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