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H.E. Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri said: “This initiative marks a significant step in boosting the private sector’s
involvement in developing new frameworks and policies to address development challenges. It fosters innovation
and teamwork, further supporting the creation of a balanced and sustainable economy that benefits the society and
future generations in accordance with national priorities and sustainable development goals, such as the ‘National
Sustainability Strategy’ and the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

During the retreat, participants explored innovative ideas and initiatives and identified projects within the social
responsibility agenda that have the potential to contribute to attaining the UAE’s national objectives. Additionally, it
provided a platform to promote communication and cooperation among relevant private sector stakeholders and
enhance their involvement in developing policies and making decisions that would benefit society.

Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – MAJRA, said: “At MAJRA, we are committed to aligning the
capabilities of the private sector with our country’s national priorities in the areas of corporate social responsibility,
sustainability and sustainable impact. As part of our efforts to enhance awareness of CSR across businesses, we
create an ecosystem that can measure the impact of CSR initiatives in the UAE and assess their effectiveness, as
well as develop a framework to evaluate company contributions and the impact of these contributions.”

The retreat featured a variety of discussion sessions centred on five national priority axes, including education, arts,
culture and history, the environment, health care, and technology, to develop proposed projects. The participants
were divided into two main categories, with the first group, ‘main community segments,’ representing youth and
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