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9/25/24, 2:30 PM The National CSR Fund Majra Convenes Fourth Meeting Of Board Of Trustees For 2024-2026 Term
Among the esteemed attendees were H.E. Mubarak Al Nakhi, the Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Culture and Youth, and H.E. Aisha Ahmed Yousef, Acting Undersecretary of the

Ministry of Community Development, H.E. Dr. Maryam Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Securities and
Commodities Authority (SCA), and H.E. Hanan Ahli, Director of the Federal Competitiveness

and Statistics Centre, and H.E. Osama Amir Fadhel, Assistant Undersecretary for Industrial
Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT).

Additionally, were present. The meeting also witnessed the attendance of H.E. Abdulaziz
Khalid Al Jaziri, Deputy CEO and Chief Operation Officer at Dubai Future Foundation, and

H.E. Salama Al Amaimi, Director General of the Family Care Authority, Ms. Mariam Al
Qassab, Director of the Office of the Chairman at Sharjah Book Authority, Community
entrepreneur Ms. Bodour Al Raqbani and Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund –

Majra.

Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund - Majra, said:“This meeting represents a

significant milestone in Majra's progress, further offering a place to discuss future strategies
and expand on its achievements in enhancing private sector contributions to social
development and sustainable action. We aspire to create new mechanisms and policies that

have the potential to inspire businesses to make a lasting social and environmental impact,
further advancing our nation's goals.”

During the meeting, the Council members reviewed Majra's financial reports along with an

update on the initiatives and projects carried out in the previous period.. In addition, the
'Impact Index' was launched to assess institutional performance in Environmental, Social, and

Governance (ESG) domains, as well as the sustainable development goals of the private
sector organisations in the country. Furthermore, over 80 prominent companies from the

private sector in the field of sustainability were recognised and honoured with the 'Impact
Seal'.

The Board of Trustees outlined a forward-looking vision for new goals to be achieved in the

coming years, focusing on the Majra Fund's pivotal role in mobilizing private sector
contributions towards national development projects. They highlighted the importance of

increasing awareness campaigns on corporate social responsibility and sustainability
initiatives, particularly highlighting the UAE's commitment to these practices and their
application across various projects and programs. A primary objective is to enhance

understanding of the critical need for the effective implementation of these initiatives across

various projects and programs.

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