Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development · Press Release · Corporate Social Responsibility Award · 2026
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The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, honored on Monday, October 5, 2026, the companies winning the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies in its third edition, during a ceremony held by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) at the Sofitel Hotel and Convention Center in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the International Social Responsibility Forum 2026.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD)
- Scope
- A press release from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on the Minister's recognition of the companies winning the third edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies.
What it requires
| Who | Obligation | By when |
|---|---|---|
| Companies winning in the Corporate Social Responsibility Practices track | 61 companies won the award in this track, distributed across 5 companies in the gold category, 36 companies in the silver category, and 20 companies in the bronze category. | October 5, 2026 |
| Companies winning in the Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions track | 8 companies won the award in this track, including a single company in the small-enterprise category, a pair of companies in the medium-enterprise category, 3 companies in the large-enterprise category, and a pair of companies in the giant-enterprise category. | October 5, 2026 |
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What was the occasion for the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development's recognition of the winning companies?
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, honored on Monday, October 5, 2026, the companies winning the third edition of the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies, during a ceremony held by the Ministry at the Sofitel Hotel and Convention Center in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the International Social Responsibility Forum 2026, attended by a number of Highnesses, Excellencies, and dignitaries, along with a select group of public- and private-sector leaders. The ceremony opened with the honoring of the International Social Responsibility Forum's sponsors.
What is the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies, and why does the Ministry grant it?
The Minister stated during the ceremony that the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies extends the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's efforts to support sustainable practices and enhance the private sector's contribution to development, noting the importance of showcasing distinguished institutional experiences and recognizing their achievements, and motivating companies to adopt effective corporate social responsibility practices that contribute to achieving sustainable developmental impact.
How many companies won in the Corporate Social Responsibility Practices track, and how were the categories distributed?
The third edition of the award saw 61 companies win in the Corporate Social Responsibility Practices track, including 5 companies in the gold category, 36 companies in the silver category, and 20 companies in the bronze category.
How many companies won in the Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions track, and how were the categories distributed?
In the Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions track, 8 companies won, including a single company in the small-enterprise category, a pair of companies in the medium-enterprise category, 3 companies in the large-enterprise category, and a pair of companies in the giant-enterprise category.
When did the Ministry open registration for the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development had announced the opening of registration for the award on April 26, 2026, and received company applications through the National Social Responsibility Platform, as part of its efforts to motivate private-sector establishments to develop their practices and enhance their community contributions.
Frequently asked questions
Who honored the companies winning the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies?
They were honored by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Sofitel Hotel and Convention Center in Riyadh.
How many companies won the award in its third edition?
61 companies won in the Corporate Social Responsibility Practices track, and 8 companies won in the Corporate Social Responsibility Contributions track.
When did the Ministry announce registration for this edition of the award?
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced the opening of registration on April 26, 2026, and received company applications through the National Social Responsibility Platform.
On the sidelines of which event was the recognition ceremony held?
The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the International Social Responsibility Forum 2026.
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Official sources
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development: press release honoring the winners of the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Companies
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development — Issuing authority — official website
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