Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Achieves Gold Award For CSR At SHRM MENA Awards 2025

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has been honoured with the Gold Award in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the SHRM MENA Awards 2025. This accolade acknowledges RAKEZ's ongoing dedication to fostering a responsible and environmentally aware business environment. The award underscores RAKEZ's evolving role from a regional business hub to a key player in social and environmental change.

The organisation has integrated sustainability into its core operations, ensuring that industrial growth aligns with long-term societal and ecological health. Over time, RAKEZ has launched numerous initiatives supporting both the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These include environmental clean-up activities involving employees, clients, and community members to protect marine ecosystems.

RAKEZ has also enhanced policies promoting eco-friendly operations and sustainable industrial practices within its zones. The organisation has made notable progress in labour welfare by investing in modern accommodations that improve workers' quality of life. These facilities incorporate advanced safety measures and offer recreational spaces, setting a new standard for worker wellbeing in the region.

In addition to these efforts, RAKEZ is committed to empowering future talent and entrepreneurs through education-focused programmes, workshops, and outreach initiatives. These efforts aim to enhance the community’s ability to succeed in a knowledge-driven economy. Commenting on this achievement, Ramy Jallad, Group CEO of RAKEZ, stated: "Winning the Gold Award in CSR is a proud moment for RAKEZ and a recognition of our integrated sustainability agenda."

"From reducing carbon footprint across our industrial zones to empowering our community through education and innovation programmes, this award reflects the impact of our initiatives," Jallad continued. "It also reinforces our commitment to advancing the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals and the global sustainability agenda." The SHRM STAR Awards honour excellence in human resources, corporate responsibility, and sustainability across the MENA region.

The awards recognise organisations that have significantly impacted their people, communities, and industries. This milestone further solidifies RAKEZ’s dedication to promoting sustainable development aligned with UAE national objectives and global sustainability agendas.

With inputs from WAM