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Dubai, November 12, 2024:
The National CSR Fund – MAJRA’s advisory committee conducted its fourth meeting under
the chairmanship of H.E. Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of
Economy and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MAJRA, along with various members
of the committee and representatives of various industries.
During the meeting, MAJRA evaluated its efforts to promote social responsibility and
sustainable practices in the UAE, in partnership with private sector firms. Furthermore, it
revealed its performance indicators that revealed positive outcomes in several areas, such as
expanding support for community initiatives and reinforcing government-private partnerships.
The meeting further discussed various other initiatives launched by MAJRA, including a series
of workshops to raise awareness on the significance of CSR disclosure and its practices, as
well as the presentation of a proposal for ‘Impact Labs’ to be conducted in partnership with
various local stakeholders in the country.
H.E. Abdullah Al Saleh said: “The UAE has focussed on offering a strong infrastructure for
the social responsibility system based on the partnership between the government and private
sectors. At MAJRA, we are eager to continue our national efforts to develop new partnerships
and initiatives aimed at offering a regulatory framework for social responsibility, consolidating
its culture among individuals, institutions and companies and promoting private sector
involvement in social contributions, resulting in a visible impact on society. Through these
initiatives, we aim to develop innovative solutions that address the societal requirements and
lead to ambitious projects that promote sustainable development and help achieve national
goals.”
The meeting witnessed the presence of representatives from various emirates in the country,
including Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, H.E. Ammar Rashid Al-Alili, Managing Director of Umm Al Quwain Chamber of