talabat honoured for 'Together for Gaza & Lebanon' campaigns at Qatar CSR Awards 2025
At the gala held on 30 April, talabat was honored with the CSR award in recognition of its long-standing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility across its operations.
The award was given in acknowledgement of key initiatives such as the ' Together for Gaza ' and 'Together for Lebanon' campaigns, launched in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), which raised 1.1 million QAR in November 2024. Earlier in August 2024, talabat also collaborated with Qatari brand Freshqa to launch an exclusive 'watermelon and feta cheese' product on talabat mart, with 100% of proceeds donated to Gaza via QRCS. These efforts further solidify talabat's role as a trusted partner in emergency relief and humanitarian support.
Commenting on the award, Francisco Miguel De Sousa, Managing Director of talabat Qatar, stated:
'We are honored to be recognized among Qatar's leading CSR contributors. Our partnerships with local charities and brands reflect our values and purpose: to use our platform as a driver for good. At talabat, we see this not only as a responsibility, but as a core value in our operations. We remain committed to creating meaningful change and positive impact within our community.'
As part of the summit program, Mariam Hammad, Director of Logistics at talabat Qatar, also delivered an engaging presentation on the role of electric vehicles in advancing CSR within food delivery, highlighting talabat's ongoing efforts.
talabat remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Qatar's sustainability goals and will continue to lead through innovation, collaboration, and community focused initiatives.
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