Aamal Company continues to play a vital role in the development of the Qatari State and society. The Company is committed to initiatives that seek to improve the environment, benefit local communities and develop the company's operational efficiency.
Corporate social responsibility is a key consideration for all Aamal branches and subsidiaries with many initiatives undertaken throughout the business to improve the environment and to the benefit of local society. These initiatives include for example, Ebn Sina Medicalbanning the use of harmful plastic bags in Ebn Sina pharmacies, and replacing them with d2w oxo-biodegradable bags throughout the pharmacy chain.Ebn Sina Medical has undertaken several green initiatives during the year through its ‘Green Action Plan’ which resulted in being named 2nd runner up in the Green Retailer of the Year 2010 awards having won the award the previous year.In addition Ebn Sina Medical continues to support the pharmacy students of Qatar University and the North Atlantic College offering training within the Ebn Sina pharmacy chain.
Doha Cables is the first Qatari cable manufacturer to produce and supply cable products into the local market. The Company is making a valuable contribution to the sustainable development of the Country whilst maintaining the highest safety standards and producing cables in an environmentally sound and responsible manner. Doha Cables is a corporate member of the Barwa Qatari Diar Research Institute (BQDRI) and is a Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) service provider.
Within Aamal Services there is a firm commitment to the implementation of environmental standards and policies. The businesses are focused on reducing their carbon footprint, improving recycling, reducing reliance on packaging, minimising waste, and improving efficiencies on finite natural resources.
City Center Doha continued to support many awareness campaigns in co-ordination with government and semi government institutions. During the year, the Company promoted campaigns for safe driving with the Ministry of Interior Traffic Department, breast cancer awareness, blood donation, World Heart Day as well as a rheumatology campaign in co- ordination with Hamad Medical Corporation.
Aamal will continueto build upon its core values of responsibility and sustainability implementing strategies that address environmental issues and empower people.
Aamal adheres to best practice health and safety procedures in all its projects and provides continuous training and safety awareness programmes to all its employees.