Beltone recognized for sustainability and inclusion initiatives: Beltone Holding has won the ‘Best Sustainability Practices for Commitment to Inclusion’ award from the International Labour Organization in collaboration with the Federation of Egyptian Industries and the European Union, according to a press release (pdf). The award celebrates Beltone’s ‘Train to Sustain’ program, an initiative designed to train, upskill, and integrate 20 individuals with physical disabilities and down syndrome into Beltone’s workforce —- marking a significant step toward fostering a more inclusive work environment.

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Also in the pipeline: “Our ambition is to expand the program through an employment forum where we will share case studies about ‘Train to Sustain’ as a benchmark that can be replicated by some of the biggest corporations to create as many job opportunities as possible for talents with disabilities and individuals with down syndrome,” Beltone’s Chief People and Corporate Sustainability Officer Sherry Bishara said.

AND- Madinet Masr will help restore Bayt Al Razzaz: Real estate developer Madinet Masr will contribute to the restoration of the roof of 15th-century Bayt Al Razzaz, a significant historical landmark in Darb Al Ahmar district, according to a company statement (pdf). The restoration project — commencing in December — will be carried out in collaboration with the Egyptian Heritage Rescue Foundation and Kahhal Looms.

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