Qatar Building Company (QBC) hosts its first annual Blood Donation Campaign

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 20, 2011 -- (Doha, Qatar) – As part of its current Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Qatar Building Company (QBC) held its first Blood Donation Campaign last Saturday, in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The outdoor area of the QBC head office, located on Airport Road, was transformed into a sterile environment equipped for an entire day of blood collection.

Over 170 donors, from top management to on-site crews, came to support the cause. “We chose to host the campaign in honor of Qatar’s National Holiday, as a call to action for the critical health issue of ‘giving the gift of life’. Next year, the donation campaign may be expanded to welcome donors from across the private sector,” commented Mr. Nazih Al Dahab, one of the volunteer organizers of the event. “QBC encourages all of our staff to be a continuous part of this humanitarian effort – to spread awareness and celebrate this contribution to the health and well-being of our entire community.”

The campaign was open to any and all QBC and QBC-sister company staff and families. Approximately 50 pints of blood were collected to support nearly 150 patients in need. HMC confirmed that the blood collected will be used for premature babies, burn victims, accident victims, cancer patients, transplant candidates, and other critical operations at the hospital.

The mobile unit was equipped with five stations, and each donor was immediately offered replenishing snacks and drinks in the rest area. “Pride” stickers were also handed out as souvenirs to spread awareness of the dire need for more blood donation in Qatar.

“We are in the process of launching our new, massive Corporate Social Responsibility initiative; QBC is wholeheartedly committed to four pillars, and one of those pillars is community,” said Mrs. Romy Haddad, QBC’s Public Relations Manager. “To do our part as a proactive member in our society, we will hold a series of projects for our local, regional, and international community in 2012 and years to come.”

The remaining pillars of the QBC CSR model include Environment, Quality, and Human Rights. A full publication detailing QBC’s CSR program is scheduled for release in February 2012.

HMC thanked QBC staff and management for advocating the importance of blood donation. For additional information regarding Qatar’s blood donation procedures, contact Donor’s Affairs Department in Hamad Medical Corporation.


About Qatar Building Company (QBC)

QBC is comprised of three divisions—civil engineering, materials production, and construction equipment—each designed especially for the infrastructure demands of the Qatari market.

For 40 years, Qatar Building Company (QBC) has specialized in major civil engineering and contracting projects for a broad client base including government agencies, international contractors, gas majors, and private developers.

With “Grade A” classifications in all categories of the Government Central Tenders Committee, QBC is qualified to undertake civil engineering projects of any size and complexity.

QBC is a proud sponsor of the Qatar Football Association, and a proud supporter of FIFA 2022 and the Qatari National Vision 2030.

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