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3/21/25, 11:29 AM MAJRA hosts leading private sector entities, presents key sustainable impact projects
The key projects included initiatives that stood out at the Investopia 2025 summit, which emphasised
sustainability and CSR policies in line with the UAE’s vision to advance social impact and corporate
responsibility in charitable and humanitarian works. The event also featured verified sustainable impact
projects, which are a carefully curated selection of high-impact sustainability projects that have

undergone rigorous assessment to ensure alignment with national priorities and investment viability.

Other projects from the ‘Future100,’ a joint initiative between the Ministry of Economy, Government
Development and the Future Office, and Majra to recognise and support 100 small

and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) driving sustainability and future economic competitiveness, were

also present at the gathering.

H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Minister of Economy and Vice Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of Majra, emphasised the importance of private sector involvement in national
efforts to enhance sustainability, stating, “As the UAE strives to achieve its sustainable development
goals, the private sector has a pivotal role in supporting and implementing transformative projects.” H.E.

further noted that the gathering marks a significant step towards achieving the national goal of
incorporating sustainability principles into the UAE’s business sector. The gathering does not only offer a
platform to shed light on these impactful projects but also contributes to building partnerships that will
drive long-term value for investors and leave a lasting positive impact on the society in the UAE.”

The event focused on Majra’s ‘Impact Retreat’ that was held in November 2024, during which business
leaders and policymakers discussed the private sector's role in advancing national sustainability goals.
The next phase of the initiative requires implementing these ideas through in-kind and financial support
and strategic partnerships to implement projects of national priority verified by key relevant ministries
and transform them into practical solutions that will have a lasting social and environmental impact.

Notably, collaborations were established with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and
Protection, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment,
and Ministry of Culture.

Sarah Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Majra, said: “At Majra, we are not just encouraging

sustainable thinking - we are creating tangible opportunities for the private sector to make impactful
change in society. In line with national and international ESG frameworks, we are

empowering companies to make quantifiable impact by matching investors with high-potential
government-verified sustainability projects. The event served as a dynamic platform for collaboration,
innovation and investment in developmental projects while developing sustainability policies and

initiatives, with the participation from our platinum, gold and silver Impact Seal Cycle 1 winners -
companies that have proven excellence in driving CSR & sustainability, as well as prominent private
sector investors.”

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