The Arabia CSR Awards 2016, the most recent edition of among the Arab region's greatest accolades, concluded on a high note with 20 top government and private entites getting distinguished acknowledgments for their outstanding and innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability programs. Trophies were turned over to the winners, while Certificates of Appreciation were offered to all nominees during the awarding event held at the plush Steigenberger Hotel in Dubai.

Habiba Al Marashi, President & CEO of Arabia CSR Network said throughout the event: "We have seen brand-new significant patterns and patterns progressing in the areas of CSR and sustainability over the years. Regional organizations now view CSR and sustainability from the lens of social value development and stakeholder requirements.

In her speech, Al Marashi added that the Awards launched in 2008 shows the progress of all-encompassing sustainability efforts in the Arab region. Known globally for its rigorous methodology and international standards, the Awards, a carbon neutral event, applies international frameworks and standards such as the the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), UN Global Compact, and EFQM. The competition is open to all organizations which have successfully implemented a strategic CSR and sustainability approach.

In picking the winners, greatest standards and extensive procedure were carried out in each category in keeping with the Awards' prominent international reputation. The Awards is under the patronage of the League of Arab States (LAS) and supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

This year's winners are Al Futtaim Carillion (UAE), Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (Bahrain), Zulekha Hospital (1st runner up, UAE), and Interserve International (2nd runner up, UAE) under the Large-Scale Enterprise Category; ABB Qatar (Qatar), HolidayInn AlBarsha (Winner, UAE), Al Jazeera International Catering (1st runner up, UAE), and Kuwait Petroleum (2nd runner up, Kuwait), the Medium-Scale Enterprise category; and RoadSafety UAE (winner, UAE) and Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group (1st runner up, UAE) the Small-Scale Enterprise Category.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (winner, UAE) and Emirates Transport (1st runner up, UAE) won under the Public Sector Category; BMCE Bank of Africa (Morocco) under the Financial Services Sector; Emirates National Oil Company (UAE), the Energy Sector. While in the partnership and partnership classification the winners are: the Emirates Transport (UAE), Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (Bahrain), DAL Motors Company (1st runner up, Sudan), Tristar Transport LLC (1st runner up, UAE), and Orange Tunisie (2nd runner up, Tunisia). Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services is the 2016 recipient of Special Recognition Award.

The Awards' partners this year were myclimate, in association with its local implementation partner Farnek, and DNV-GL. 7 Days, Gulf News, Orient Planet, and Cyber Gear were its media partners.