The growing importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was emphasised in April as over 30 experts from around the world addressed the significance of this business practice at the first Middle East CSR Summit, held in Dubai, organised by Shell and supported by Dubai Development and Investment Authority (DDIA).

Mohamed Defrawi, Managing Director, Shell Abu Dhabi, says "Shell has always aspired to grow and contribute to the development of Abu Dhabi. This is the basis of our long-term strategic commitment to strengthen our partnership with ADNOC [Abu Dhabi National Oil Company] and our involvement in Abu Dhabi, and is founded on a great deal of listening, to develop a profound understanding of the aspirations and priorities of the Government and people of Abu Dhabi.