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"The meeting marks a key milestone in the ongoing national efforts to advance MAJRA’s strategic
objectives, in collaboration with the country’s private sector. This further reflects the ‘We the UAE
2031’ vision to build a prosperous global society within the next decade.

"Since its inception, MAJRA has played an integral role in enhancing private sector contribution to
development projects, in line with the national goal of achieving social and economic growth.”

The meeting was held in the presence of H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the
Community Development Authority (CDA); H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Economy and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees; H.E. Mr. Mubarak Al Nakhi,
Undersecretary at Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY); Aisha Ahmed Yousuf, Acting
Undersecretary at the Community Development Authority (CDA); Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO of
the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA); H.E. Hanan Ahli, Managing Director of the Federal
Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC); H.E. Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary
for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
(MoIAT); H.E. Salama Al Amimi, Director General of the Family Care Authority; H.E. Abdulaziz
Khalid AlJaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF); Ms.
Maryam Al-Qassab, Manager of the Chairman Office at Sharjah Book Authority; Ms. Bedour Al
Raqbani, Emirati Social Entrepreneur; and Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – MAJRA.

During the meeting, the board members also discussed and adopted MAJRA’s budget plan for the
year 2025, in line with project demands and future goals.

Furthermore, Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund – MAJRA, underscored the significance
of this meeting as an opportunity to review MAJRA’s progress, so that key strategies can be revised
to drive positive social and environmental impact.

She also stated that collaboration with private sector entities, chambers of commerce and diverse
industries is essential for enhancing social responsibility efforts and implementing effective
initiatives that can support national goals.

She further added that MAJRA looks forward to successfully implementing the newly adopted
policies and mechanisms, which hold the potential to drive sustainable development and enhance
private sector participation in social responsibility efforts.

The meeting concluded with members reviewing their vision for the MAJRA’s objectives in the
coming years and highlighting its role in channelling private sector contributions towards
development projects that are aligned with national priorities.

They also underscored the need to implement awareness campaigns centred around social
responsibility and sustainability initiatives, supporting the UAE’s ongoing efforts in this regard.

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