SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SIIL came forward as a sponsor of the Belgian King’s Day reception at the Belgian Comics Exhibition and Ajyal festival.

These revolved around the theme of the Belgian Comics and in particular the Smurfs ahead of their 60th anniversary in 2018 in cooperation with the Doha Film Institute.

SIIL was happy to partner with Embassy of Belgium in sponsoring this event.

SIIL made donations to Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs.

Resulting from our support, the organization was able to conduct workshops, training programs related to media and information for the members who were part of the rehabilitation process.

The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation and Special Needs is a non-government funded organization that primarily provides integrated care for children and young adults with special needs and disabilities.

Its objectives are numerous and diverse, depending on the requirements of the individual, and the center welcomes all abilities.

SIIL was pleased to sponsor and be of partner with Best Buddies Qatar in one of their event.

The Best Buddies Initiative-Qatar is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhance lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

Established in 2008 as a special project of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasir and under the umbrella of Shafallah Center, Best Buddies Initiative-Qatar provides socialization opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities throughout Qatar.

Salam International was pleased to sponsor a play from Al Dar Al Qataria Arts Production.

The ‘Made in Qatar’ exhibition is the largest industrial event of its kind in the country, organized by the Qatar Chamber, in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Industry.

Since its inception in 2009, the event has been held under the kind auspices of the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and is supported by a bevy of leading industrial companies and factories, banks and institutions in the country.

The event represents a major industrial platform that brings together local companies and factories under one umbrella. It also offers a brilliant opportunity for manufacturers, businessmen and investors to discover locally manufactured products, strengthen their offerings and to meet the demands of the Qatari market.

The main purpose of the exhibition is to support and promote the Qatari products in the pursuit of achieving the self-sufficiency and reducing dependence on imported items.

Named as a Silver Sponsor, SIIL companies participating included Salam Industries, Gulf Steel Engineering and Qatari German Switchgear and were able to showcase their products.

SIIL believes that as a partner of this nation, our industries open up economic opportunities and create new job opportunities while strengthening the manufacturing sector of Qatar.

Salam International was happy to sponsor a play from Manar Art Production.

Salam International, The Gate Mall and many Palestinian youth groups of activists stood up together to organize the “A Story of a Century” exhibition at the Maysaloun Hall from November 1 until November 13, 2017.

The Exhibition contained a valuable collection of photographs that tell the story of the Palestinian people 100 years ago.

It illustrated Palestine’s history including portraits, illustrations of the city, civilization, historical moments and various professions of the Palestinian people. This unique collection, ranging from 1900 until 1967, demonstrated the rights of the Palestinian people to a country that they have built and had for centuries.

The photo collection belongs to Mr. Issa Abdulsalam Abu Issa, the Chairman of Salam International. Visitors enjoyed many interactive activities, which enabled them to relate deeply to the subject matter.

A photo booth of The Dome of The Rock, and an interactive statue of Al Aqsa Mosque and a Visual Reality 360 were provided by Al Jazeera Media Network. This exhibition was part of many other activities that took place during the week of ‘Ma Nseena – We Did Not Forget’.

Palestinian youth activists offered games, workshops, seminars, movie shows and a ‘Tweeting Room’ was available for people to further interact and learn more about the illegal Balfour promise and its devastating effect on Palestine and the Palestinian people.

The Philippine Embassy, in conjunction with Katara Cultural Village, launched the photography exhibition titled 'Qatar through Filipino Lenses'.

SIIL was pleased to be one of the sponsors.

The exhibition featured the works of 32 Doha-based Filipino photographers and was part of the embassy's initiative to promote the Philippines and the Filipino culture. The photo exhibition ran from August 17 to August 27 2017, 10 am to 10 pm at the Katara Cultural Village.

On the 14th of February 2017, SIIL celebrated Qatar National Sport Day. The event is held across Qatar with the objective of promoting a healthy lifestyle among its population.

Since the launch of the first National Sport Day, which was held in Qatar in 2012, SIIL has supported the initiative wholeheartedly.

We believe, as the nation does, that our people must practice a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We are proud that by declaring this national initiative, Qatar has become one of the few nations to dedicate a public holiday devoted to the practice of sports.

The company organized several activities that drew together the entire extended Salam family. Among the exciting sporting events were bowling, cricket, table tennis and a basketball tournament.

SIIL is encouraged that year after year we see an increase in the enthusiasm of the Salam family to participate at these events.

SIIL came forward as a sponsor of the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s Annual World Tournament. Being an organization with a firm commitment to support the development of sports in the nation and organization that does not hesitate to invest in youth.

SIIL was honored to partner with QTTA in such prestigious event.

QITCOM 2017 is Qatar’s biggest digital event, connecting smart technology with international expertise, industry leadership and innovators.

The event was held at the Qatar National Convention Center from March 6-8 under the theme ‘Qatar Towards a Smart Future.

As the event was supported by SIIL company, CEO Mr. AbdulSalam Abu Issa gave a speech during the opening ceremony. Salam Technology was the only Strategic Partner in QITCOM 2017 and featured a pavliion to showcase the company’s latest products and technologies.

SIIL was happy to support the Katara Cultural Foundation and Qatari-Palestinian Friendship Association’s third Palestinian Heritage Festival.

This festival is in line with Katara’s aim to preserve cultural identity while spreading cultural awareness among the people of the region.

It turns the spotlight on the rich history of Palestine, showcasing their history and heritage to future generations.

The Palestinian Heritage Festival is an extension of a series of events and activities related to Palestinian heritage and culture, hosted by the Cultural Village over the past few years.

An unprecedented success, during the festival, the audience enjoyed the cultural events and performances that reflect the rich Palestinian heritage, shedding light on the origins of Palestinians, as well as enhancing knowledge and cultural communication between people from all walks of life.

SIIL is delighted to be one of the sponsors of the US National Day event. This event honored the independence of the United States of America and to celebrate the US-Qatari relationships.

It provides an exceptional opportunity to bring together a wide range of distinguished Qatari American and international guests including government officials, business representatives, cultural figures, students, journalists and others.

Continuing its long tradition of supporting youth and investing in the development of the fashion industry, Salam Studio & Stores stepped up to host the 18th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQ) fashion show at The Gate Mall’s Maysaloun Hall.

Collections by students from the university’s Fashion Design program were on display during ‘Appliqué’, a two-day fashion show on April 12 and 13, 2017. This unique show, which featured the collections of 22 sophomore, junior, and senior fashion students, was opened by Sandra Wilkins, VCU Qatar’s Chair of Fashion Design.

The title of the 2017 fashion show was Appliqué’, which depicts the building of talents and skillsets, while showcasing the ability of students to take a concept all the way through to completion.

The Salam Fashion Award was presented to Radheya Visperas. The award includes mentoring in the development and design of two bespoke collections to be sold exclusively within a dedicated space in Salam Studi0 & Stores, Doha.

SIIL was pleased to sponsor Al Shaqab’s equestrian competition, ‘Hathab. In an effort to popularize the equestrian sport in Qatar, Al Shaqab and Qatar Equestrian Federation joined forces to start a new series of equestrian competitions.

Hathab is a series of 12 competitions to determine the most consistent performer among horse riders in Qatar. Results of the competition will be use in the selection process of riders to represent Qatar in international competitions. ‘Hathab’ means ‘Canter’ in Arabic. It is aimed at improving the standard of horse riding among Qatari youths while encouraging the involvement of private stables and individual horse owners to grow awareness of horsemanship as part of Qatar’s history and tradition.

SIIL made donations to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs. Resulting from our support, the organization was able to conduct workshops, training programs related to media and information for the members who were part of the rehabilitation process.

The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation and Special Needs is a non-government funded organization that primarily provides integrated care for children and young adults with special needs and disabilities.

Its objectives are numerous and diverse, depending on the requirements of the individual, and the center welcomes all abilities.

SIIL came forward as a sponsor of the Belgian King’s Day reception, Heya Fashion Show and EU festival. The event focused is on music and fashion. The Heya Fashion Show featured young Belgian fashion designers and the EU festival comprised a concert by the renowned Belgian composer Jef Neve and saxophonist Nikolas Kummert.

SIIL was pleased to partner with Embassy of Belgium in sponsoring this event.

On the 13th of February 2018, the SIIL family celebrated Qatar’s National Sport Day.

SIIL organized several activities which drew together the entire SIIL family. Teams representing various divisions took part in a variety of exciting sports. Planned activities are Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis and the Basketball Tournament.

SIIL was pleased to sponsor and be of partner with Qatar Police Sports Association and Qatar Volleyball Association in one of their events.

SIIL came forward as a sponsor of the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s Tournament. Being an organization with a firm commitment to support the development of sports in the nation and organization that does not hesitate to invest in youth,

SIIL was happy to partner with QTTA at this event.

SIIL was happy to be one of the sponsors of the US National Day event. The US Embassy hosted a National Day celebration to commemorate the independence of the US and mark the US-Qatari relationship. It is an opportunity to bring together a wide range of distinguished Qatari American and international guests including government officials, business representatives, cultural figures, students, journalists and others.

As a local conglomerate that is deeply proud of its Qatari heritage, SIIL joyously stepped forward as the main sponsor of ‘Hathab’ – Qatar’s Top Equestrian Tournament. The Tournament is an initiative of HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee. Hathab is a friendly riding tournament that sees local horse riders compete against each other in a spirit of friendship and rivalry. It is a hugely popular event on the equestrian calendar and SIIL is very pleased to contribute to its ever-growing success. The Equestrian Tournament is organized by Al Shaqab and the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

Strengthened by SIIL’s sponsorship, Hathab introduced team-based competition this year. The move was inspired by a need to encourage the emergence of a new breed of rider and a new class of competition. Hathab was also designed to further engage Qatar’s community and businesses with the proud tradition of developing, training and promoting Qatar’s Arabian horses. The vision of Hathab is to become “a national series of equestrian competitions to inspire Qatar’s next generation of international champions”. The tournament focuses on improving the standard of horse riding among Qatari youth while encouraging the involvement of private stables and individual horse owners to grow awareness of horsemanship as part of Qatar’s history and tradition. These were goals that SIIL was delighted to support wholeheartedly.

SIIL remains extremely proud to partner with the nation’s leading institutions that work tirelessly to elevate the stature of Qatar in multiple fields. The field of sports is no exception and participating fully in this equestrian endeavor was something we truly cherished.

Salam International came forward as a sponsor of the Belgian King’s Day reception, and 6th EU festival.

The event focused on music, EU festival is a concert brought by the Belgian band Emocion led by the Belgian Trumpet player and pianist Joris Laenen.

Salam International was happy to be one of the silver sponsors of the Bosnia and Herzegovina’s National Day reception.

The National Day reception created a friendly atmosphere among invitees consisting of well reputed guests such as the governmental representatives of the State of Qatar, representatives of diplomatic corps of the foreign embassies accredited to the state of Qatar, successful Qatari and Bosnian businessmen and businesswomen, VIP Qatari guests as well as the members of the Bosnian diaspora residing in Qatar.

Salam International was delighted to join Qatar’s national drive for an active healthy lifestyle. We celebrated Qatar National Sport Day with multiple, exciting activities at a variety of locations. Among our activities were; Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis and a Basketball Tournament. We are pleased to report that our celebrations drew support from the Salam family and the effort was indeed a great success.

Salam International made donations to Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs. Resulting from our support, the organization was able to conduct workshops, training programs related to media and information for the members who were part of the rehabilitation process.

The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation and Special Needs is a non-government funded organization that primarily provides integrated care for children and young adults with special needs and disabilities. Its objectives are numerous and diverse, depending on the requirements of the individual, and the center welcomes all abilities.

Salam International came forward as a sponsor of the Qatar Table Tennis Association’s Tournament. Being an organization with a firm commitment to support the development of sports in the nation and organization that does not hesitate to invest in youth.

SIIL was happy to be partnered with QTTA in this event.

As a local conglomerate who is deeply proud of its Qatari heritage SIIL joyously stepped forward as the main sponsor of “HATHAB” – Qatar’s Top Equestrian Tournament. The Tournament is an initiative of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Hathab is a friendly riding tournament which sees local horse riders compete against each other in a spirit of friendship and rivalry. It is a hugely popular event on the equestrian calendar and SIIL is very pleased to contribute to its ever-growing success. The Equestrian Tournament is organized by Al Shaqab and the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

Strengthened by SIIL’s sponsorship, Hathab introduced team-based competition this year. The move was inspired by a need to encourage the emergence of a new breed of rider and a new class of competition. Hathab was also designed to further engage Qatar’s community and businesses with the proud tradition of developing, training and promoting Qatar’s Arabian horses. The vision of Hathab is to become “a national series of equestrian competitions to inspire Qatar’s next generation of international champions”. The tournament focuses on improving the standard of horse riding among Qatari youth while encouraging the involvement of private stables and individual horse owners to grow awareness of horsemanship as part of Qatar’s history and tradition. These were goals that SIIL was delighted to support wholeheartedly.

SIIL remains extremely proud to partner with the nation’s leading institutions that work tirelessly to elevate the stature of Qatar in multiple fields. The field of sports is no exception and participating fully in this equestrian endeavor was something we truly cherished.

For the Qatar National Sport Day, Salam International was happy to join Qatar’s national drive for an active healthy lifestyle. SIIL family celebrated Qatar National Sport Day with several and exciting activities at a variety of locations. Our sports activities includes; Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis and Basketball Tournament.

Salam International was delighted to sponsor “100 Qatari Women” an initiative by the Qatari Businesswomen Association.

100 Qatari Women is an initiative that aims to produce a comprehensive publication documenting 100 stories of inspiring Qatari women who play a central role in their respective fields.

On the 23rd of May 2022 and 7th of September 2022, SIIL made a meaningful contribution to Qatar’s blood donation drive launched by Hamad Medical Corporation. SIIL encouraged the group’s employees and visitors alike to donate blood at its retail shopping destination, The Gate Mall, West Bay.

The blood donation drive was effortlessly carried out by staff from HMC’s Blood Donation Unit, which constituted a team of highly experienced medical professionals, nurses and consultants. The campaign was also supervised by dedicated staff from The Gate Mall, where donors were expertly guided through the process of blood donation. The Blood donation drive comes as part of the corporate social responsibility strategy of both Salam International and The Gate Mall. It aims to encourage employees to help save a life by donating blood, and making a difference in the community. Furthermore, the initiative also reflects the strong collaboration that Salam International and The Gate Mall have fostered with Hamad Medical Corporation, to contribute towards the welfare of the residents in Qatar.

As a local conglomerate who is deeply proud of its Qatari heritage SIIL joyously stepped forward as the main sponsor of “HATHAB” – Qatar’s Top Equestrian Tournament. The Tournament is an initiative of H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Hathab is a friendly riding tournament which sees local horse riders compete against each other in a spirit of friendship and rivalry. It is a hugely popular event on the equestrian calendar and SIIL is very pleased to contribute to its ever-growing success. The Equestrian Tournament is organized by Al Shaqab and the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

Strengthened by SIIL’s sponsorship, Hathab introduced team-based competition. The move was inspired by a need to encourage the emergence of a new breed of rider and a new class of competition. Hathab was also designed to further engage Qatar’s community and businesses with the proud tradition of developing, training and promoting Qatar’s Arabian horses. The vision of Hathab is to become “a national series of equestrian competitions to inspire Qatar’s next generation of international champions”. The tournament focuses on improving the standard of horse riding among Qatari youth while encouraging the involvement of private stables and individual horse owners to grow awareness of horsemanship as part of Qatar’s history and tradition. These were goals that SIIL was delighted to support wholeheartedly.

SIIL remains extremely proud to partner with the nation’s leading institutions that work tirelessly to elevate the stature of Qatar in multiple fields. The field of sports is no exception and participating fully in this equestrian endeavour was something we truly cherished.

Salam International was proud for the contribution and support it extended to Qatar Cancer Society.

Qatar Cancer Society is a charity that was founded in 1997. It works under the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. Qatar Charity’s mission is to prevent cancer and reduce its burden in Qatar through working with partners in educating the community, and to support, empower and advocate for people living with the disease, and to engage in professional development and scientific research in the field of cancer.

QCS mission will always motivate SIIL to further our initiatives, serving our community and beloved country.

Salam International sponsored Qatar Foundation event with the title “GOALS”.

GOALS is a special initiative that will tell the story of the impact of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 by the people who experienced it themselves. It is a photographic exhibition showcasing unique content from completely different perspectives. This exhibition will be supported by a purpose driven program that aim to educate and inspire the next generation of storytellers.

The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs is a non-government funded organisation that primarily provides integrated care for children and young adults with special needs and disabilities. Its objectives are numerous and diverse, depending on the requirements of the individual, and the centre welcomes all abilities.

Salam International donated funds for Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of People with Special Needs. They organized workshop, trainings related to media and information for the members of the rehabilitation.

Salam International is grateful to extend its support to Bayt Al Khibra Al Falasteeni in partner with Qatar Cyclists and Qatar Charity.

The charity ride for Palestine on 29th of October, 2022 was a fundraising to support and rebuild houses for 40 Palestinian families.

Salam International was happy to support the US National Day event.

This event honoured the independence of the United States of America and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - Qatar diplomatic relations. It provides an exceptional opportunity to bring together a wide range of distinguished Qatari American and international guests including members of the Government of Qatar, high-level officials, foreign embassy diplomats, the private and public sectors, universities and institutes, social media influencers, Qatar Museums, and members of FIFA and the World Cup Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and others.