Almarai Company has won an award in the social responsibility practices track of the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for 2026, which was announced during the events of the International Social Responsibility Forum 2026 in Riyadh, in recognition of the sustainable social impact of its initiatives and programs, according to what was reported by Okaz newspaper.
This is the company's third honor within the same award, reflecting a continuous commitment to supporting community development and contributing to achieving sustainable development goals. The award is held under the patronage of the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Engineer Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi, and was launched by the ministry as an annual initiative to honor private sector institutions with sustainable contributions to society.
Almarai's participation is based on a firm commitment to creating a positive and sustainable impact in the communities it serves, as the company continues, through partnerships, development programs, and community initiatives, to invest in projects with social impact, thereby supporting broader national development goals.
In 2025, Almarai's community programs reached more than 732,300 beneficiaries through initiatives implemented in cooperation with various entities, including events, associations, and schools, which contributed to expanding access to empowerment opportunities and community support programs. As part of its support for entrepreneurship and empowering small enterprises, the company continued to expand the scope of the "Almarai Chefs" program, which supports entrepreneurs in the culinary sector, providing support to 43 entrepreneurial projects during 2025 and offering participants more than 215 specialized consultations to enhance their capabilities and develop their businesses.
This honor affirms the effectiveness of Almarai's community initiatives and reinforces its commitment to developing programs that achieve sustainable benefits for society and contribute to building a more sustainable future.