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5/26/25, 9:53 AM Majra–National CSR Fund hosts new ‘Impact Lab’ session, highlighting key climate action and sustainability advancements in UAE …
During the session, H.E. Eng Amal Abdulrahim, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector and
CEO of AI and Innovation at MOCCAE, underscored the critical role of private-public partnerships and impactful

policymaking in nurturing a prosperous future for all Emiratis.

Her Excellency further stated: “This strategic collaboration with Majra symbolises a critical

milestone in the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s ongoing efforts to achieve sustainable food and
environmental security. Bolstered by the event’s success, we look forward to forging similar partnerships and

contributing to more such initiatives, which aim to preserve ecosystems and achieve sustainable development.”

Sarah Shaw, CEO of Majra – National CSR Fund, highlighted Majra’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainable
development and support the implementation of ESG principles in the private sector, aligning with the ‘Green Agenda

2030’ vision, which aims to advance sustainable development goals.

She also remarked: “At Majra, we remain steadfast in our efforts to address various climate change challenges by
developing green solutions and strategies that promote sustainability across priority sectors, in cooperation with the

private sector. In line with this, we strive to strengthen cross-sectors collaboration within the nation. We also aim to
launch highly targeted national priority initiatives which can usher in a qualitative shift in the way companies operate,
expediting progress in the field of environmental sustainability.”

The event featured several specialised roundtable discussions on four critical themes, including ‘Environmental

Governance and Compliance,’ ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Food Innovation,’ ‘Nature, Biodiversity, and Data,’ and
‘Community-Based Ecotourism’. Participants examined both the progress and challenges in these areas, showcased

successful strategies, and identified key enablers and partnerships that have supported impactful outcomes. The goal was
to foster a shared understanding of scalable initiatives that can strengthen climate resilience across communities in the

UAE.

Notable companies, such as Silal – UAE’s leading Agri-Tech Food company, 4 Earth Intelligence (4EI), Khalifa
University, Alpha Dhabi Holding, UAE Food and Beverage Manufacturers Group, Dnata, Camelicious – Emirates

Camel Milk Factory, Sxill, Agthia Group, Novel Foods, DP World, Soma Mater, and the National Central Cooling
Company PJSC – Tabreed, participated in these discussions.

The ‘Impact Lab’ served as a dynamic platform for sharing expertise and aligning public and private sector efforts in
climate action and sustainable development, further strengthening the UAE’s leadership in environmental governance. It

concluded with the development of a series of strategies, promoting effective communication between relevant
stakeholders, achieving the shared vision for a safe community based on sustainability, diversity, and innovation.

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