Ahmed Abu Sharkh receiving the award.
DOHA: Qatar University (QU) hosted a ceremony to launch the 6th edition of Qatar CSR Report and the second CSR exhibition under the theme “Citizenship” on March 26. During the ceremony, KPMG was honoured as CSR Leader in recognition of its role in the development of CSR in Qatar, especially in the education sector and its commitment to the UN Global Compact’s 10 principles.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Economy and Commerce, H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, QU President Dr Hassan Al Derham, the Ambassadors of Spain, India and Korea, in addition to business and community leaders.
Ahmed Abu Sharkh, Country Senior Partner, represented KPMG in the ceremony and received the CSR leadership Award from QU President. “We are proud to receive this prestigious award from Qatar University.
“Being responsible corporate citizens is at the heart of what we do and we are committed to giving back to society, in recognition of the opportunities and support we have experienced in Qatar over the past 40 years,” said Abu Sharkh.
“As part of our CSR efforts, we believe in developing local talent and have entered into agreements with some of the country’s biggest businesses to provide valuable work experience for many young Qatari’s who are keen to gain exposure in the private sector and broaden their understanding of International organizations.
“We have also employed dozens of interns and graduates each year from local universities and our commitment to their development includes ongoing technical training and providing hands-on experience, working on projects under the guidance and mentorship of our professional staff,” he said.
