Amman Arab University (AAU) Wins First Place in the 2025 Arab Award for Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Engineer Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Amman Arab University secured first place in the Educational Institutions category of the 2025 Arab Award for Social Responsibility and Sustainability, in its eighteenth edition. The award was organized by the Arab Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (ARABIA CSR) in the Emirate of Dubai. The university was represented at the award ceremony by Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Widyan, President of Amman Arab University, and Mr. Bassam Al-Bashayreh, the University's Advisor for Community Responsibility.
The ceremony honored pioneers in entrepreneurship and community responsibility from across the Arab world. In her opening speech, Ms. Habiba Al Mar'ashi, Founder and CEO of the Arab Network for Corporate Social Responsibility, stated that the award, which was launched in 2008 as a simple recognition program for institutions in GCC countries, has evolved into a leading Arab platform combining recognition, knowledge, and capacity building in the field of sustainability. She added that the number of award categories has expanded from three at its inception to 16 categories encompassing various sectors of the Arab world, noting that the current cycle witnessed the participation of 141 applications from 109 institutions representing ten Arab countries, including 41% from new institutions demonstrating a growing commitment to sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
In this regard, Dr. Al-Widyan expressed his pride in this achievement, which embodies Amman Arab University's vision of being a model for institutional leadership. He affirmed that this accolade is the fruit of integrated collective efforts, reflecting the University's commitment to the principles of sustainability and social responsibility, and its approach to developing a leading educational environment that aligns with future aspirations and serves the local and regional community. Dr. Al-Widyan emphasized that this win is not an end in itself, but rather an incentive to continue working on entrenching a culture of sustainability across all aspects of education, research, and community service.
For his part, Mr. Al-Bashayreh indicated that the university's winning of this prestigious award reflects its steadfast commitment to adopting best practices in sustainability and social responsibility. He explained that this achievement results from a comprehensive strategy developed by the university to instill a culture of giving and responsibility within its academic and administrative systems. He added that over the past years, the university has worked on implementing a number of qualitative initiatives aimed at empowering students and enhancing their role in community service, alongside projects focused on the environment, energy, education, and volunteering. He confirmed that this Arab recognition serves as a renewed impetus for the university to enhance its pioneering presence and continue its journey towards institutional creativity and excellence at the local and regional levels.
