QU’s Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Al-Swidi Receives the Prestigious Saudi Award for Environment Management

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Dr. Abdullah Al-Swidi, Associate Professor in the Management and Marketing Department at Qatar University (QU)'s College of Business and Economics, has been honored with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Award for Environment Management in the Islamic World. This distinguished award was presented at the Ninth Islamic Conference of Environment Ministers in Jeddah. Dr. Al-Swidi's remarkable contributions in the category of Environmental Research and Practices have earned him this prestigious recognition.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Award for Environment Management in the Islamic World is a collaborative initiative between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). Established in 2004 and awarded every two years, this award aims to foster and stimulate interest in joint environmental endeavors across the Islamic world. It also seeks to expose global experiences in environmental protection from an Islamic perspective, thereby recognizing and encouraging the efforts of individuals and institutions dedicated to managing natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

The award falls into four distinct categories. First, Best individual or collective research, achievement, or practice in the environment and sustainable development. Secondly, Best-leading practices or activities in the field of environment and sustainable development in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Thirdly, Best women's leading activities in the environmental activities field. Thus, three awards are allocated to women as follows: A. Women's Award in Research, Achievements, and Successful Practices; B. Women's Award in Public Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations; C. Women's Leadership Award in private or government sector institutions. Lastly, The best environment-friendly Islamic city that fulfills requirements and obligations for achieving environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

First Research Study: The Consumer's Effect on Green Innovative Practices of Companies

This study explores the significance of consumer pressure in driving companies towards environmentally friendly innovations. It emphasizes the role of Green Human Resources Management (HRM) in mediating this effect, highlighting how consumer awareness and concern for environmental issues influence corporate practices.

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Second Research Study: Relationship between Green or Environment-Friendly Manufacturing Practices and Corporate Sustainable Performance

This research examines how Green Manufacturing Practices (GMP) affect Corporate Sustainable Performance (CSP), mediated by Green Innovation (GI) and moderated by green organizational culture. Through the data collected from manufacturing small and medium enterprises in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, results confirmed the positive impact of Green Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on Green Innovation, which positively affects corporate sustainable performance. The results also confirm that the presence of a green organizational culture enhances the positive impact of GMP on CSP through GI. The study underscores the necessity of fostering a strong environmental culture within organizations to achieve sustainable performance.

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Third Research Study: Role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) in Enhancing Employees' Green Behavior and Corporate Environmental Performance

This study highlights the impact of Green Human Resource Management (HRM), green leadership practices, and organizational culture on employees' green behavior and overall corporate environmental performance. Data was collected from employees in both the public and private sectors in the State of Qatar. The results reveal the effect of environmental concern and the significant relationship between these factors and the enhancement of green organizational culture.

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Fourth Research Study: Determinants of Consumers' Green Purchasing Behavior

Investigating the factors that drive green purchasing behavior, this research focuses on university students in Qatar. It identifies key motivators such as green attitudes, social influence, and perceived consumer effectiveness that contribute to actual green purchasing behavior. Furthermore, factors like perceived consumer effectiveness, government-implemented green initiatives, and knowledge about green products shape people's perceived behavioral control and purchasing capabilities, ultimately influencing their actual green purchase behavior.

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Fifth Research Study: Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Positive Electronic Feedback from Consumers

This study examines the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities on positive Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) among hotel customers in Malaysia. The results revealed that environment-related CSR and stakeholder-related CSR have significant and direct impacts on customers' eWOM, demonstrating the mediating role of affective commitment between the three activities of CSR and eWOM. This study is significant for hospitality companies because it confirms the importance of their social responsibility initiatives in improving the satisfaction levels of customers who have become more aware of environmental issues and more positive about addressing them.

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Sixth Research Study: The Adoption of Green Building Practices in Construction Projects in Qatar

This research analyzes the adoption of environmentally friendly practices in the construction sector in Qatar. It is widely known that carbon dioxide emissions and climate change are among the most critical global challenges. This issue has led to heightened official concern about measures aimed at reducing harmful environmental practices. This explains the government's interest in implementing green or environmentally friendly practices in the construction sector. The study's findings revealed that environment-related variables such as individual green engagement, sustainable government support, and environmental concern have a significant impact on individuals' willingness to adopt environmentally friendly construction practices.

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