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Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority; Hanan Ahli, Director of the
Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre; and Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary
for Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The Board outlined a forward-looking vision, emphasising the Fund’s role in mobilising private
sector contributions to national development projects. They stressed the need for increased
awareness of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

The meeting also saw Abdulaziz Khalid Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future Foundation; Salama Al
Amaimi, Director-General of the Family Care Authority; Mariam Al Qassab, Director of the Office of
the Chairman at Sharjah Book Authority; community entrepreneur Bodour Al Raqbani; and Sarah
Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – Majra.

Sarah Shaw remarked, "This meeting marks a key milestone for Majra, providing a platform to
discuss future strategies and build on achievements in boosting private sector contributions to
social development and sustainability. We aim to develop new mechanisms that inspire
businesses to make a lasting impact."
Encouraging Sustainable Practices

The Board encouraged companies to adhere to mandatory disclosure plans on sustainability and
ESG practices. They discussed new strategies for social responsibility issues and sustainable
practices in the UAE.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continued public-private sector
collaboration to achieve Majra Fund’s vision of advancing sustainable development in the UAE.

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