The Role of Social Responsibility in Achieving Sustainable Development in the United Arab Emirates
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Social Responsibility, Sustainable Development, United Arab EmiratesAbstract
This study examines the relationship between social responsibility and sustainable development in the United Arab Emirates. It highlights the role of both governmental and private institutions in promoting social responsibility practices to achieve comprehensive sustainable goals. The research focuses on analyzing the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of this relationship, while exploring the applications of social responsibility within the Emirati context. Additionally, the study addresses the challenges facing the implementation of these principles and provides practical recommendations to enhance them, supporting the UAE’s future vision for sustainable development. The study adopts the descriptive methodology.
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