About us

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Who are we

Majra National CSR Fund is a purpose-driven federal government entity, dedicated to supporting impactful, sustainable projects that foster economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and social well-being. By uniting private sector businesses, government entities, and community organizations, we aim to create long-term value and measurable impact that aligns with the UAE’s Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Majra National CSR Fund was formed under UAE Ministerial Cabinet Decree no. 2/2018

Chairman’s Message

The UAE’s visionary leadership firmly believes that sustainability is a powerful and essential tool for achieving economic advancement and social well-being.

His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy - Chairman of the Board of Trustees

The UAE’s visionary leadership firmly believes that sustainability is a powerful and essential tool for achieving economic advancement and social well-being. Amidst rapid global changes and transformations, empowering sustainable business practices across various critical sectors has become imperative. We recall the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, that the “the UAE is a main supporter of everything that protects the environment and promotes sustainability in the world and will continue playing its role in supporting international environmental action, drawing from its rich record and long-standing legacy in this regard.” Read More

As the National CSR Fund in the UAE, we are committed to our role in setting the legal framework to enhance CSR and sustainability contributions across the UAE. We continue to strive to support and motivate the business sector to actively engage in CSR practices that create a lasting impact. This falls in line with UAE’s national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals on economic, social, and environmental fronts.

Majra serves as a prominent national platform for establishing strategic partnerships that go beyond traditional business boundaries. We are dedicated to promoting a collaborative approach that enriches innovation and delivers sustainable benefits for the UAE. Through launching sustainable initiatives and projects rooted in public-private partnerships, we contribute to enhancing the UAE's competitiveness in environmental, social, and governance indicators.

Our strategic initiatives are a testament to our steadfast commitment to advancing the UAE’s sustainability agenda. In line with our vision to support the national priorities, we are focused on tackling important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Collaboration, innovation, and measurable impact are the pillars of Majra's approach. From leading national anchor projects to verifying or certifying sustainable impact efforts, Majra is at the forefront of redefining standards for sustainable business practices and contributing to substantial, positive changes in society.

Inspired by the words of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, that “We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and towards future generations, and we are not late in fulfilling our obligations. sustainability file is a top priority. We are keen to contribute significantly to the achievement of global goals set in this regard and related initiatives, projects and ideas that serve sustainable development and preserve the environment”. At Majra, we are committed to preserving the UAE’s legacy of sustainability and passing it on to current and future generations. Our mission is to enhance sustainability at both local and global levels, uniting efforts across diverse sectors to create a lasting impact. Through our work, initiatives, and collaborations with our partners and stakeholders, we’re committed to building a better future both for ourselves and the future generations. Read Less

Board of Trustees

H.E Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri

Minister of Economy - Chairman of the Board of Trustees

H.E Hessa Buhumaid

Director Of General of Dubai’s Community Development Authority - Minister of State

H.E Abdullah Al Saleh

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy - Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees

H.E Mubarak Al Nakhi

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture and Youth

H.E Aisha Ahmed Youssef

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Community Development

H.E Osama Amir Fadhel

Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators sector. Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

H.E Dr. Maryam Butti Mohammed Al Suwaidi

H.E Hanan Ahli

Director of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

H.E. Salama Ajlan Alameemi

Director General of the Family Care Authority

H.E Abdul Aziz Al Jaziri

Executive Vice President of Dubai Future Foundation

Ms. Maryam Al Qassab

Manager of the Chairman Office at Sharjah Book Authority

Ms. Bodour Al Raqbani

Board Member of American University of Sharjah and Social
Entrepreneur

Governance Structure

CSR and sustainability committees

Majra's governance structure is built around 3 Permanent Commitees and 7 CSR and sustainability committes based in each of the Emirates and led by the local Chamber of Commerce. MAJRA’s governance was established to serve communities across the seven emirates highlighting the importance of cooperation with the private sector and ensure the direction of efforts towards achieving national priorities.Together, these committees play integrated roles in advancing corporate social responsibility practices at a national level, supporting institutional participation in the “Imacp Index” and the “Impact seal”.

Committee #1

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Commitee chaired by His Excellency Abdullah Al Saleh, acts as a bridge to connect public-private sector partnerhsips through social responsibility commitees in each emirate led by the Chambers of Commerce.

Committee #2

Auditing Committee

The Auditing and Rish Commitee, chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Maryam Buti Al Suwaidi, is dedicated to ensuring the effectiveness of internal and external auditing and monitoring systems, while also overseeing committee governance and risk management.

Committee #3

Policies & Strategies Committee

The Policies and Strategies Commitee, chaired by His Excellency Mubarak Al Nakhi, aims to ensure the application of best practices in the legislative process related to social responsibility and sustainability. The committee is also responsible for selecting and evaluating projects based on approved standards and submitting them to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Committee #4

CSR and Sustainability Commitees

The Chairman of the CSR and Sustainability Committee in each Emirate identifies challenges, opportunities, and projects related to the environment, society, health, and education. Together with the Committee members, the Chairman prepares plans that aim to enhance and encourage innovative social responsibility initiatives and practices. The Initiatives will be submitted to the Majra's Board of Trustees, who will review and select those with highest sustainable impact for the UAE. The Chairman of the Committee leads this process ensuring all required strategic and development goals are achieved.

Our Strategic Goals

Listen

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We Promote and enhance the CSR culture in UAE Businesses.

Unify

02

We enable private sector companies to contribute to social projects that align with national priorities.

Magnify

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We develop and encourage sustainability and CSR practices in UAE businesses.

Certify

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We strengthen the ecosystem to support in measuring business impact on society through CSR.