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Commenting on this, Sarah Shaw, Director of MAJRA, said: We are keen to further strengthen
cooperation with CSR and sustainability committees in all seven emirates and develop joint action

plans during the next phase to achieve CSR goals in the country and implement the best

environmental and social standards. This will further consolidate the UAE’s leading position as

the prosperous global community, in light of the objectives of ‘We the UAE 2031.”

“The meetings mark a new step to discuss CSR and sustainability practices’ plans in the country,

as well as review and build on the achievements made in this regard. These meetings have been

based on the latest updates on CSR plans in each emirate, as well as efforts to support

collaboration in launching awareness programs that highlight the necessity to employ CSR and

sustainability practices, thereby advancing UAE’s efforts in achieving sustainable development

goals and consolidating its position in CSR regionally and internationally,” she added.

Additionally, the meetings saw an agreement to offer chambers of commerce of all emirates the

‘Impact Seal Project’ package. It also encouraged members to partner with local private sector

organisations to further promote this project. The meeting confirmed that the ongoing efforts to

educate and inform these local enterprises about the vital need for mandated disclosure of CSR

activities will continue.

The meetings also decided to develop the ‘Impact Labs’ in collaboration with every emirate’s

chambers of commerce and industry next November. Apart from establishing a framework to

identify and acknowledge CSR endeavours, the discussions also led to the launch of an initiative

to include these accolades with the ‘Impact Seal.’ The initiative will evaluate and assign certain

points to the private company profiles, which will enable them to qualify for this renowned award.

The meetings were held with the main goal of exploring new mechanisms for boosting the

involvement of private enterprises in development initiatives within each emirate. Furthermore,