Thursday 21 November 2024
Zain KSA Earns New International Recognition for "Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion" and "Excellence in Social Responsibility"
Zain KSA has been honored with two accolades by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), one of the largest non-profit human resource associations dedicated to empowering HR professionals worldwide. The company won the ‘Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion’ and ‘Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility’ awards.
The ‘Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion’ award recognizes Zain KSA’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values gender equality, provides equal opportunities for all, and actively empowers women and people with disabilities. Similarly, the ‘Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility’ award underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable social and environmental investments within local communities, its significant contributions to human development, and the integration of environmental and social practices into its corporate strategy.
Commenting on this milestone, Loluwah Saad Alnowaiser, Zain KSA's Executive Vice President of Human Resources, said: “Our strategy at Zain KSA goes beyond traditional corporate goals, focusing on creating a meaningful impact on society and the environment. Guided by this vision, we have made substantial investments in advanced technologies—not as ends in themselves, but as tools to empower Saudi society. These initiatives enhance our contributions to community development and address societal needs while advocating diversity and inclusion, particularly by increasing women’s participation in the sector. Zain KSA has positioned itself as a leader in empowerment, inclusion, and diversity, alongside being a digital champion. These achievements drive sustainable impact, elevate our nation’s ambition, enrich our vibrant society, and contribute to fulfilling the aspirations of our astute leadership in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives.”
Zain KSA has garnered several accolades for its outstanding ESG achievements. The company has twice received the prestigious Labor Award for job localization in the Information and Communications Technology sector and earned the Gold Award in the inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). Additionally, Zain KSA was honored with the Best Diversity and Inclusion Program award at the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit for the Middle East and attained an AA rating in the MSCI ESG Index for its excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance practices.