Corporation Ports, Customs and Free Zone secures prestigious Global Award for Social Responsibility commitments.
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has been honoured with the prestigious title of 'Global Leader in Social Responsibility' at The International CSR Excellence Awards, held at St Paul's Cathedral in London. The accolade was awarded in recognition of PCFC's comprehensive social responsibility strategy across various sectors, including education, health, environment, and humanitarian efforts.
In 2025, the Dubai-based corporation undertook a series of impactful initiatives that significantly contributed to community welfare and sustainability. Nasser Al Neyadi, CEO of PCFC, emphasized the Corporation's ongoing efforts to support Dubai's vision under the Economic Agenda D33, as well as the Year of Community efforts in the UAE.
One of the key initiatives was the launch of programs aimed at enhancing education and providing vocational skills to empower individuals and support workforce development. PCFC also implemented sustainable environmental initiatives promoting eco-friendly practices and contributing to the UAE's broader sustainability agenda.
Addressing food security challenges was another crucial aspect of PCFC's efforts. The Corporation ensured stable access to food for vulnerable populations, contributing to overall community well-being. In addition, PCFC provided family support services and formed partnerships with healthcare entities, further reinforcing their commitment to social welfare.
The Corporation's expanded outreach was inspired by Dubai's 2025 designation as the 'Year of Community'. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of PCFC, expressed that this designation served as a catalyst for PCFC's increased focus on community engagement and support.
Hend Ahmad Shaker, PCFC's Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, accepted the award on behalf of the Corporation. The win recognizes PCFC's broad and impactful approach to social responsibility, which has earned them recognition among over 300 global entries.
In 2025, PCFC also established partnerships with charitable entities across the UAE and executed environmental campaigns to further solidify their commitment to sustainability. The Corporation's dedication to human dignity and social impact reflects Dubai's vision of building a cohesive, prosperous society.
[1] Emirates News Agency [2] Related sources [4] The International CSR Excellence Awards official website
- The Global Leader in Social Responsibility award bestowed upon the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) in 2025, was a testament to their extensive social responsibility efforts in sectors such as education, health, environment, and sustainability.
- PCFC's collaboration with charitable entities and execution of environmental campaigns demonstrated their dedication to human dignity and social impact, aligning with Dubai's vision of building a cohesive, prosperous society.
- In line with Dubai's Economic Agenda D33 and Year of Community efforts, PCFC's initiatives aimed at enhancing education and providing vocational skills, as well as their sustainable environmental initiatives, significantly contributed to community welfare and sustainability in 2025.
- The Corporation's implementation of family support services and partnerships with healthcare entities further reinforced their commitment to community well-being, addressing food security challenges for vulnerable populations.
