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Majra Reviews Strategies To Elevate Private

Sector's Social Development Role In UAE

By OneArabia
Published: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 23:15 [GST]

The National CSR Fund – Majra recently held its fourth Board of Trustees meeting for
the 2024-2026 term. The session, led by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of
Economy and Chairman of the Board, focused on evaluating progress and reviewing
strategic plans to advance corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable impact
in the UAE.
The meeting reviewed Majra’s financial reports and the "Impact Index" to evaluate
performance in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) domains. Over 80
sustainability-focused companies were honoured with the "Impact Seal."
Al Marri highlighted the UAE's progress in enhancing corporate social responsibility,
noting the Fund’s role in aligning private sector strategies with national priorities and
sustainable development goals.

Attendees included Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director-General of the Community
Development Authority, and Abdullah Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of
Economy and Vice Chairman of the Board.
Other notable participants were Mubarak Al Nakhi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of
Culture and Youth; Aisha Ahmed Yousef, Acting Under-Secretary of the Ministry of
Community Development; Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and
Commodities Authority; Hanan Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness and

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