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Statistics Centre; and Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial
Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
The Board outlined a forward-looking vision, emphasising the Fund’s role in mobilising
private sector contributions to national development projects. They stressed the need
for increased awareness of corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
The meeting also saw Abdulaziz Khalid Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future
Foundation; Salama Al Amaimi, Director-General of the Family Care Authority; Mariam Al
Qassab, Director of the Office of the Chairman at Sharjah Book Authority; community
entrepreneur Bodour Al Raqbani; and Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund –
Majra.
Sarah Shaw remarked, "This meeting marks a key milestone for Majra, providing a
platform to discuss future strategies and build on achievements in boosting private
sector contributions to social development and sustainability. We aim to develop new
mechanisms that inspire businesses to make a lasting impact."
Encouraging Sustainable Practices

The Board encouraged companies to adhere to mandatory disclosure plans on
sustainability and ESG practices. They discussed new strategies for social
responsibility issues and sustainable practices in the UAE.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of continued public-
private sector collaboration to achieve Majra Fund’s vision of advancing sustainable
development in the UAE.

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