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Al Shafar General Contracting Co. LLC ('ASGC'), a leading and award-winning UAE construction group, is pleased to announce that it has been awardedthe prestigious CSR Label by the Dubai Chamber for Responsible Business.
Founded in 1989 in Dubai, ASGC provides turn-key general contracting solutions across a range of market sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, leisure, infrastructure, and oil and gas. In addition to undertaking large-scale construction projects, ASGC also offers a number of related construction products and services, including mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) services and steel structure, ready-mix concrete and pre-cast products, as well as interior fit-outs through a number of subsidiaries. The Dubai Chamber CSR Label is tailored to the Middle East region and is basedon international standards and best practice.
The CSR Label is awarded to select UAE companies following an assessment which includes comprehensive audit and site visits. This rigorous selection process confirms that a potential award winner is fully committed to the principals of CSR across four key areas: community, marketplace, workforce, and environment.
During a recent ceremony held at the Dubai Chamber's office, ASGC's CEO Bishoy Azmy received the CSR Label awardwhich was presented by HE Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber.
Commenting on the award, ASGC's CEO Bishoy Azmy said:
"The ASGC team is delighted to be awarded the CSR Label. With a 25 year history in the construction industry across the UAE and the wider region, we are committed to conducting business with all our key stakeholders with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. As we continue our growth momentum into new sectors and markets, we remain focused on supporting our brand's reputation for both reliability and quality."
During the past 25 years, ASGC has worked on more than 250 projects and has developed a deep understanding of the local construction market with a reputation for consistently delivering high-quality projects. ASGC clients include Meraas Holding, Dubai Properties, Bloom Properties, Emaar Misr, wasl Asset Management, Al Habtoor Group, IFA Hotels & Resorts and Damac. Government clients include the RTA, Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Health Authority (SEHA), Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) and ADNOC.
ASGC's landmark projects include the Waldorf Astoria Hotel (Palm Jumeirah, Dubai), City Walk (Jumeirah, Dubai), the Golden Mile (Palm Jumeirah, Dubai), Jumeirah Beach Residence Sector 6 (Dubai Marina, Dubai), Business Central Towers (Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai), Marina Bloom (Abu Dhabi Marina), Oceanscape (Reem Island, Abu Dhabi), Vision Tower (Business Bay, Dubai), Bay Square (Business Bay, Dubai), Dubai International Airport Support Facilities (Dubai Airport, Dubai) and Dubai Police General Headquarters (Al Twar, Dubai).
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