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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.
The Board further discussed recent developments in the activities of Majra’s initiatives,
including the Policy and Strategies Committee and the Projects and Funding Committee.
They examined achievements and proposed new strategies to address social responsibility
issues and promote sustainable practices in the UAE. The members further encouraged
private enterprises to adhere to Majra’s newly introduced mandatory disclosure plans, which
require companies to regularly report on sustainability practices and Environmental, Social,
and Governance (ESG) principles, ensuring the highest level of transparency.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Board of Trustees reaffirmed the significance of
continued collaboration between public and private sector organisations. This partnership is
essential to achieving Majra Fund’s vision of advancing sustainable development in the
UAE and maintaining its leading position as a global hub for corporate social responsibility
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