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The Sharjah Chamber emphasised that hosting the workshop underscores its commitment to
promoting sustainable practices within Sharjah's business ecosystem. It aims to enhance
awareness regarding corporate social responsibility, encouraging private sector companies to
actively engage in initiatives led by government entities and institutions.

The Chamber highlighted its pioneering efforts in promoting community development, empowering
the business sector, and driving sustainable economic practices. Among these efforts is the
Sharjah Chamber Corporate Social Responsibility Platform, which serves as a developmental tool
for companies to adopt best CSR practices, assess their operational strengths and weaknesses,
and effectively manage the impact of their business activities on the environment and society.

The National CSR Fund – MAJRA underscored the significance of partnering with the Sharjah
Chamber to host the workshop, in coordination with the CSR and Sustainability Committee of the
Emirate of Sharjah, headed by H.E Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director General of SCCI.
The aim is to raise awareness on the importance of corporate social responsibility among private
sector businesses.

MAJRA noted that CSR represents a fundamental pillar in achieving the UAE's sustainable
development objectives. It reaffirmed its commitment to steering the private sector toward
impactful engagement in initiatives that contribute to community welfare and support national
goals.

The workshop shed light on the key challenges companies face in implementing CSR initiatives. It
explored ways to channel their expertise and resources toward supporting key social priorities such
as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure development.

The session also outlined innovative solutions that enhance private sector contributions to
approved sustainable CSR programmes and projects. Moreover, the workshop delved into the
added value that CSR brings to companies, showcasing the key CSR initiatives they undertake and
evaluating their adherence to ESG principles.

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