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JOURNAL OF LEADERSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS

Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility in Saudi Arabia: The Challenges Ahead

Author(s): Sami A. Khan, Khalid A. Al-Maimani, Wafa A. Al-Yafi

Citation: Sami A. Khan, Khalid A. Al-Maimani, Wafa A. Al-Yafi, (2013) "Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility in Saudi Arabia: The Challenges Ahead," Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics, Vol. 10, Iss. 3, pp. 65 - 78

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

Corporate Social responsibility (CSR) has been accepted as a business idea worldwide and is no longer

seen as a pure philanthropy. It has become part of the corporate values, policies and practices which

looks beyond narrow defined business and economic goals of the organization. In that backdrop, the

present paper attempts to explore and analyze CSR practices existing in Saudi Arabia, and documents the

steps undertaken by various stakeholders in that regard. Looking beyond charity and adopting strategic

CSR initiative are some of the challenges before the Saudi firms to achieve a place in the global market.

CSR is in its infancy in Saudi Arabia, and its Islamic and cultural values can play important role in

leveraging strategic philanthropy in Saudi Arabia.