Director of the Quality Assurance at University of Bahrain Participates in a Panel Discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

In line with Sustainable Development Goal 17, Partnerships for the Goals, Dr. Sheikha Fayy bint Abdulla Al Khalifa, Director of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Center at the University of Bahrain and President of the Bahrain Smart Cities Society, participated in the panel discussion organized by Al Bilad Media Corporation, titled “Corporate Social Responsibility and Its Role in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.” The session was held on Friday, 11 October 2024, in Al Majlis Hall at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The session was part of the events accompanying the award ceremony for the “Al Bilad Shield for Corporate Social Responsibility 2024.” It was attended by a wide range of officials, media figures, business owners, experts, civil society leaders, and youth empowerment centers, providing a platform for dialogue and exchange of expertise among the academic, government, and private sectors and civil society.

Dr. Sheikha took part alongside the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Bahrain Trust and former Minister of Social Development, Dr. Fatima Al Balushi; the Head of Corporate Governance at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Ali Al Alawi; and the President of the Bahrain Society for Social Responsibility, Khalid Al Qaoud. The session was moderated by the President of Safeera Foundation for Social Responsibility in the State of Kuwait and member of the “Al Bilad Shield” judging committee, Maha Al Baghli.

This participation reflects the University of Bahrain’s commitment to harnessing the academic and professional expertise of its members in the service of society, by offering knowledge, expertise, and advice to national institutions, and by strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships among the academic, government, and private sectors and civil society organizations. This supports the exchange of knowledge and expertise and capacity building, and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 17, “Partnerships for the Goals.”

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