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9/25/24, 2:31 PM Majra reviews future strategies to boost private sector contributions to social development
Al Marri highlighted the UAE's progress in enhancing corporate social

responsibility, noting the Fund's role in aligning private sector strategies with

national priorities and sustainable development goals.

Attendees included Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community

Development Authority, and Abdullah Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of

Economy and Vice Chairman of the Board.

Other notable participants were Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry

of Culture and Youth; Aisha Ahmed Yousef, Acting Under-Secretary of the Ministry

of Community Development; Dr. 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

meeting also saw the presence of 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."

The meeting reviewed Majra's financial reports and the "Impact Index" to evaluate
performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains. Over 80

sustainability-focused companies were honoured with the "Impact Seal."

The Board outlined a forward-looking vision, emphasising the Fund's role in

mobilising private sector contributions to national development projects. They

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