SOHAR Port and
Freezone published its Corporate Social Responsibility report for the year
2020, which outlines the company’s activities to support society and the
environment, in accordance with its sustainable strategy plan.
Commenting on the
issuance of the report, Mohsin Al Jabri, Executive Manager - Corporate Affairs
at SOHAR Port and Freezone, said, “During the COVID-19 pandemic the last year we
faced several challenges. That being said, we continued to enhance our efforts
to reduce the negative impact on our employees, tenants and the local community..
We were successful in mitigating the effects, together with the support and
collaboration of concerned entities, while simultaneously carrying out various
activities on other fronts to support segments of society and to protect the
environment. We are delighted to announce our annual report, which reinforces
the commitment of SOHAR towards focusing on social activities, in conjunction
with our corporate efforts. Together, we look forward to another year of
success in 2021.”
The annual CSR report
was divided into 5 sections. These included a focus on activities related to
combating the effects of COVID-19 and the provision of support to the local
community. Other sections comprise of sports initiatives to promote a healthy
lifestyle, as well as the support of cultural and environmental programs.
“SOHAR seeks to strengthen its
social efforts, in line with a sustainable strategy that aims to yield
significant results in the long run. Therefore, our focus areas are divided
into several sectors that cover society, education, health, entrepreneurship
and the environment. These activities are implemented either as part of
initiatives launched by SOHAR or as a joint effort with other entities that share
the same objectives. We believe that through the implementation of these programs, we can strengthen cooperation with all our shareholders and
tenants, in turn further enhancing the desired impact of these social
activities,” Mohsin added.
For more information on SOHAR Port and Freezone, visit
soharportandfreezone.com
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