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Majra Honours Top 20 CSR Projects At Inaugural Sustainable Impact

Challenge 2025

Under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of Majra’s Board of Trustees,
and H.E. Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority, Majra – the National CSR Fund celebrated the
winners of the inaugural Sustainable Impact Challenge 2025 during a high-profile awards ceremony held at the SEE Institute in The Sustainable City,
Dubai.

The event recognised the top three winning CSR projects and honoured 17 additional shortlisted initiatives that demonstrated innovation,
sustainability, and tangible social impact.

A Platform For Responsible Innovation
The Sustainable Impact Challenge is a first-of-its-kind national platform established by Majra to spotlight transformative CSR initiatives led by private
companies, non-profits, academic institutions, and other contributors. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and
its broader ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision for a sustainable and inclusive future.

In his keynote address, H.E. Bin Touq stated:

“The UAE is deeply committed to fostering national initiatives that promote social responsibility and sustainable business practices. The launch of the
Sustainable Impact Challenge embodies our mission to instil CSR values across the private sector while supporting impactful projects aligned with the
national agenda. This initiative is not just a competition—it is a movement towards shaping a resilient and sustainable economy.”
Award-Winning Projects

The top three winners received a collective prize of AED 600,000 in recognition of their contributions to sustainable development:

HeroGo – Empowering the GCC to access better-quality and more affordable groceries while eliminating food waste

Thiqa Education – 1 Dirham Makes an Impact initiative

Distant Imagery Solutions – Rooted in Innovation: UAE Engineered Drones Transform Mangrove Restoration
The remaining shortlisted initiatives were also acknowledged for their exemplary efforts and given a platform to present their outcomes.

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