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5/27/25, 4:27 PM MAJRA – National CSR Fund reviews most prominent achievements and results in Q1 of 2025
practices and improve societal impact among UAE-based companies, relying on a unified
benchmark for evaluating quality and progress.
Furthermore, they explored Fund projects linked to the fields of arts, culture, heritage,
education, environment, health, and technology and their progress, with a key focus on the
MAJRA Project Accelerator for Impact Economy, which will improve the capacity and
financial support to launch such innovative programmes. MAJRA Project Accelerator for
Impact Economy prioritises private sector engagement, encouraging collaboration with third
sector institutions to develop and implement sustainable solutions in priority areas identified
by federal agencies, such as education, health, environment, technology, art, culture, and
heritage. This aligns with MAJRA's efforts to contribute to the development of a sustainable
impact economic system by unifying the efforts of all parties concerned with aspects of
social responsibility and sustainability in the country. Finance solutions
Attendees further discussed mechanisms for establishing partnerships with relevant entities
and fostering collaboration between sustainability leaders from various sectors to facilitate
the exchange of ideas and expertise and drive the impact economy. Furthermore, the
meeting explored strategies implemented and proposed to reinforce the role of MAJRA as a
federal platform for boosting and directing private sector contributions in the field of social
responsibility. This can be attained through initiatives for enhancing sustainable impact,
nurturing a generation equipped with future skills and encouraging community engagement
among youth and all segments of society. During the meeting, participants also evaluated
the developments in the Impact Index, its key objectives and scope of work and the
outcomes of the Impact Lab and strategic performance indicators for the first quarter of
2025. They further explored ways to develop and promote the Social Impact Seal among
targeted companies and SMEs.
Sarah Shaw, CEO of MAJRA, said: “This meeting marks a vital opportunity for us to review
the achievements and progress made by the Fund since the beginning of 2025 and take
necessary measures to improve performance and ensure that these initiatives align with the
country’s directions. At MAJRA, we are dedicated to developing integrated societal and
national priority programs that represent the country’s vision to create a sustainable
economy, and a society based on cooperation, innovation and technology. This commitment
comes in line with the framework of our tireless efforts to improve private sector participation
and offer a stimulating environment for socially impactful projects. We look forward to
continuing our support for the Board of Trustees and strengthening the private sector’s role
as a strategic partner in attaining the vision and goals of MAJRA.”
During the meeting’s conclusion, the Board of Trustees reaffirmed their commitment to
MAJRA’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. They further highlighted the significance of
boosting the private sector’s societal role and guiding its contributions toward projects that
align with the aspirations of the wise leadership and contribute to supporting the nation’s
comprehensive development process.
The meeting was attended by members of the Board of Trustees of Majra – The National
CSR Fund, including H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community
Development Authority H.E. Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy
and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees; H.E. Aisha Ahmed Yousuf, Undersecretary of
the Ministry of Community Development; H.E. Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal
Competitiveness and Statistics Centre; H.E. Abdulaziz Khalid Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai
Future Foundation; Maryam Al Qassab, Manager of the Chairman Office at Sharjah Book
Authority; Ms. Bedour Al Raqbani, Board Member of the American University of Sharjah; Dr.

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