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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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