Being Social Responsible

Promoting the idea of Olympism, cultivating the Olympic Spirit in Montenegro as well as representing Montenegro at the Olympic Games in Tokyo on 2021 are of great importance to UCB. For that purpose, Monterock International donated EUR 50,000 to finance the costs of qualifying competitions, the training process and the participation of Montenegrin athletes in the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Always an avid supporter of sports and women’s sports in particular, UCB donated EUR 50,000 as a major sponsor of the European Champions Women’s Handball Club "Budućnost" from Podgorica.

After the devastating explosion in Beirut harbour, Monterock International donated to various charities for Beirut through the Emirates Red Crescent, the amount of AED 100,000. 

Monterock International donated the sum of $10,000 to the Creek for Christ Foundation, a shelter for homeless children in Uganda. 

In June 2020 coordinated the delivery of 21 tonnes of medical equipment donated to Montenegro by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, ruler of Dubai, a donation that amounted EUR 1,500,000.

Dušan Obradović’ elementary school and ’17 September’ secondary school in Žabljak received 10 laptops and an electronic board. 

Adriatic Properties donated part of the proceeds from every tour on the island is donated to the local church. The donation started on summer 2018 and the total amount transferred in the last 3 years was EUR 14,000.

In May 2020 the Monterock International Chairman’ s Office coordinated the delivery of 10 ventilators; 5,000 test kits donated by Mr Jack Ma and additional 170,000 masks, 1,000 protective suits and 600 visors.

At the beginning of the Covid outbreak, UCB`s employees donated to the Red Cross of Montenegro the sum of EUR 2275, in order to support their activities in this difficult period.

Monterock International LTD offered a humanitarian aid donation of EUR 50,000 to the Antigua Labour Party Prime Minister Charitable Fund. 

As a token of gratitude for their tremendous effort and selflessness during the Covid-19 lockdown, Nammos Dubai prepared and provided more than 5.000 meals to doctors, hospital staff and volunteers, delivered to hospitals around Dubai. 

In April 2020, a supplementary donation to the country of Montenegro, upon request of the prime minister, embarked from Dubai onboard a Boeing 737 charter flight. The flight contained a cargo of 500,000 masks, 300,000 medical gloves, 2,000 PCR tests and 500 medical suits, worth EUR 1,000,000.

At the beginning of the Covid pandemic, in March 2020 and upon request of the prime minister of Montenegro, a Boeing 737 charter flight from Dubai reached the country, providing much needed medical resources to Montenegrin health institutions and general public. Monterock’s donation totalled a EUR 1,500,000, 3.5 tonnes of medical cargo containing 600,000 medical masks, 100,000 medical gloves, 79,000 N95 masks, 21,700 face masks. 

Nammos Dubai organized an elegant fundraising dinner to raise awareness for Arab Hope Makers, raising a total of AED 300,000 donated to the Dr. Magdi Yacoub “Humanitarian Action” foundation.

UCB participated at the Porto Montenegro Regent Ball fundraising event to support Day Care Center for children with special needs in Tivat, with a EUR 2,000 donation.

In November 2019, SDS Management DMCC donated EUR 40,000 to the charity of Prince Albert II Monaco foundation, whereas Yacht Club De Monaco donated to the same charity the amount of EUR 10,000.

In November 2019, SDS Management DMCC donated EUR 50,000 to Dubai Cares NGO.

UCB actively supports cultural activities for children and has been a major supporter of the International Puppetry Festival of Podgorica for several years. In 2019, UCB’s donation to the Festival was EUR 2,000.

Adriatic Properties donated in works to the Danilo Kiš High School in the municipality of Budva, for the adaptation and construction of a kitchen for practical education of the students. Works included conversion of the space in the kitchen, new water and electricity supply network and ventilation system, equipment. The specialized bakery kitchen equipment and stationary equipment with oven and stove is used for practical education in school for cooks and bakers. Total amount of the donation was EUR 23,900.

Adriatic Properties for 2017, 2018 and 2019 gave an annual donation to the local church, for the celebration of the name day of Sveti Stefan. The total amount donated in the last 3 years was EUR 12,000.

UCB was one of major sponsors of Montenegro’s first ever polo match, Polo in the Port, a VIP event organized in association with Global Citizens Forum which attracted great international audience with the intention to promote Montenegro as an attractive touristic destination and a country ready to support all interesting investment projects. The sponsorship amounted to EUR 18.150.

Adriatic Properties donated in goods and works to the Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša elementary school, in the municipality of Budva, for the construction of a playground with basketball, volleyball and handball courts. Works included the construction of the field, installation of basketball pillars, goal posts and nets for sports, and installation of the reflectors and fence around the playground. The total amount of the donation was EUR 22,800.

Adriatic Properties donated to Budva City theatre in the amount of EUR 10,000 for the support of conducting cultural and theater shows in old town in Budva.

Adriatic Properties donated to the local community for a new roof for the local ambulance, a donation in the total amount of EUR 15,000.

Adriatic Properties donated in works to the Stefan Mitrov Ljubiša elementary school, in the municipality of Budva for window blinds and sunshades for the classrooms. The total amount of the donation was EUR 4,900.

Adriatic Properties donated in kitchen equipment to the Danilo Kiš High School, in the municipality of Budva. The specialized bakery, kitchen, and stationary equipment included an oven and stove, and it is used for the practical education of cooking and bakery students. The total amount of the donation was EUR 9,000.

Adriatic Properties donated to Budva City theatre in the amount of EUR 10,000 for the support of conducting cultural and theater shows in old town in Budva.

During 2017 and 2018, UCB supported the publishing of several books and other publications, such as “The Rulers of Montenegro”, “Austro-hungarian fortresses in Montenegro” and more.

Adriatic Properties supported the Global Citizen Forum which gathers global VIPs and leaders to exchange ideas about pressing global issues and promote the idea of global citizenship. In 2017, the GCF was organized at Sveti Stefan with the intention to promote Montenegro as an attractive tourist destination and a country ready to support all interesting investment projects. Among the participants, Robert de Niro, Akon, Jose Manuel Barroso, the Prime minister of Montenegro, the Prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda and others. 

Monterock International donated funds to the Institute for Children’s disease to the total amount of EUR 30,000 for the purchase of 41 hospital beds and gifts for 34 children hospitalized at the Institute.

For its 75th anniversary Pobjeda donated EUR 5,000 to Clinical Centre in August 2017, to support its activities.

In 2017, UCB sponsored the International Lawyers Summit in Milano with a total sponsorship of EUR 25,000.

In 2017, Adriatic Properties D.O.O. Budva donated works in total amount of EUR 480,000 to the Municipality of Bijelo Polje for the reconstruction of the city’s main square. The works included removal of the old square, building of the new network of distribution tubes for future installation, embankment of the terrain, construction of the drainage system and laying of the marble and granite tiles.

Adriatic Properties donated in works in a total amount of EUR 19,748 to the municipality of Budva in 2017 and 2018, for the painting and posting horizontal and vertical street signs for the city center of Budva and suburban segments.

Adriatic Properties donated in works to the Municipality of Nikšić in 2017, for the remediation of the hazardous building in downtown of Nikišić named “Dom revolucije”. Beside the mentioned remediation of the building, the demolition of one part was also performed and construction of parking spaces on the location on which the building was demolished. Total amount of this donation was EUR 200,000.

Adriatic Properties donated in works to the Municipality of Cetinje for construction and reconstruction of the water supply network for Rijeka Crnojevića, a location inside the national park and UNESCO protected site of Skadarsko Jezero. The total donation was EUR 77,300. 

Adriatic Properties donated in works to the Municipality of Žabljak for the reconstruction of the city chapel and condolences center, reaching a total amount of EUR 45,000.

Adriatic Properties donated to the Municipality of Petnjica in 2016, for the rehabilitation and construction of water supply network. The total amount of the donation was EUR 44,845.

Adriatic Properties have donated in material and works to the Municipality of Rožaje for the construction of the water supply network for one part of the municipality. The total donation was EUR 20,915.

During 2016 Monterock International donated in works to the Municipality of Šavnik, in the total amount of EUR 29,000 for the reconstruction of the city’s main square. The works included removal of the old square and construction of the new one.

Since 2016, Monterock International has granted the local church the right to gather olives from the olive trees on the land we are leasing, and benefit from the olive oil produced. The total number of trees is approximately 600, which can produce almost 2,000 liters of olive oil. 

Adriatic Properties during the off-season, all the tours to the island of Sveti Stefan are offered free of charge to all educational institutions (kindergartens, preschools, elementary schools, high schools, and their faculties) from the Municipality of Budva.

UCB put together for the people of Podgorica a concert starring regional star Zdravko Colic, an event worth EUR 30,000.

UCB donates many times the funds and/or equipment to the hospitals, schools, sport teams and/or associations, cultural organizations and individuals for medical treatments.

Adriatic Properties donate on a yearly basis, we offer free practice for students from local hospitality and cooking schools in Budva and Podgorica. Depending on the year, we have hosted from 10 to 30 school kids.

In April 2019, Monterock International donated EUR 25,000 to the Academia Dell Arti Del Disegno in Firenze, for the conservation and the creation of a display for the Nel Nome di Michelangelo Padre e Maestro statue.