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guidance of its wise leadership. The partnership between the UAE’s public and
private sectors stands as a global benchmark. Over the past five years, the
National CSR Fund – Majra has been a key player in driving private sector
strategies to achieve positive societal impact, aligning with national priorities
and sustainable development goals (SDGs), including the ‘We the UAE 2031’
vision and the ‘National Strategy for Sustainability’.”
The meeting was attended by H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, the Director
General of the Community Development Authority (CDA), and His Excellency
Abdullah Al Saleh, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Vice
Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Among the esteemed attendees were H.E.
Mubarak Al Nakhi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Youth, and
H.E. Aisha Ahmed Yousef, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community
Development, H.E. Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and
Commodities Authority (SCA), and H.E. Hanan Ahli, Director of the Federal
Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, and H.E. Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant
Undersecretary for Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and
Advanced Technology (MOIAT). Additionally, were present. The meeting also
witnessed the attendance of H.E. Abdulaziz Khalid Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO and
Chief Operation Officer at Dubai Future Foundation, and H.E. Salama Al Amaimi,
Director General of the Family Care Authority, Ms. Mariam Al Qassab, Director
of the Office of the Chairman at Sharjah Book Authority, Community
entrepreneur Ms. Bodour Al Raqbani and Sarah Shaw, Director of the National
CSR Fund – Majra.
Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – Majra, said: “This meeting
represents a significant milestone in Majra’s progress, further offering a place to
discuss future strategies and expand on its achievements in enhancing private
sector contributions to social development and sustainable action. We aspire to
create new mechanisms and policies that have the potential to inspire
businesses to make a lasting social and environmental impact, further
advancing our nation’s goals.”
During the meeting, the Council members reviewed Majra’s financial reports
along with an update on the initiatives and projects carried out in the previous
period.. In addition, the “Impact Index” was launched to assess institutional
performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains, as well
as the sustainable development goals of the private sector organisations in the
country. Furthermore, over 80 prominent companies from the private sector in
the field of sustainability were recognised and honoured with the “Impact Seal”.
The Board of Trustees outlined a forward-looking vision for new goals to be
achieved in the coming years, focusing on the Majra Fund’s pivotal role in
mobilizing private sector contributions towards national development projects.
They highlighted the importance of increasing awareness campaigns on
corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives, particularly
highlighting the UAE’s commitment to these practices and their application
across various projects and programs. A primary objective is to enhance
understanding of the critical need for the effective implementation of these
initiatives across various projects and programs.

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