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3/6/25, 10:27 AM Board of Trustees at MAJRA reviews previous year’s achievements and outcomes during its first meeting in 2025
CEO Office at Sharjah Book Authority; Ms. Bedour Al Raqbani, Board Member of American University of Sharjah, Dr. Mariam Al
Suwaidi and Sarah Shaw, Executive Director of MAJRA - National CSR Fund, also attended the meeting.

The session discussed the proposed plans and initiatives that support the Fund’s objectives while meeting ESG standards and
provided a comprehensive review of the Fund’s achievements in 2024, highlighting key action plans, initiatives, and phases that
drove positive outcomes at institutional, community, and national levels. Among the topics discussed were the Fund’s strategic
partnerships and private sector initiatives, as well as decisions related to the second edition of ‘Impact Seal’ and the evaluation
mechanisms. Additionally, the meeting reviewed the outputs of the previous year’s Impact Retreat, the Youth Portfolio, and the
Sustainable Impact Committees.

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Sarah Shaw, Executive Director of MAJRA, emphasised the Fund’s pivotal role in advancing societal progress, particularly
through youth-driven initiatives that build the younger generation’s skills and foster their increased participation in CSR projects.
She also said that Majra seeks to develop programs

and events that urge private sector companies to formulate strategies and initiatives benefitting society and the country.

She added: “This meeting is a key milestone in our strategy to support national efforts and promote social responsibility within
private sector companies. By reviewing our achievements and aligning future initiatives with national priorities, we aim to launch
more innovative programs and adopt new mechanisms to promote sustainable development, while also enhancing private sector
engagement and strengthening the Fund’s contributions to societal progress. Through these efforts, we hope to further cement the
Fund’s role as a federal body that supports sustainable projects and delivers tangible social impact.”

At the conclusion of the meeting, board members reaffirmed their commitment to MAJRA’s strategic plans and goals, recognising
the importance of channelling private sector contributions towards projects that align with national priorities. They also underscored
the significance of promoting CSR initiatives and establishing the UAE’s leadership in social responsibility.

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