Majra brings together various stakeholders including: private sector businesses, government entities, community organizations, sustainability and CSR professionals, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. All working together to create measurable impact aligned with UAE’s national priorities.
FAQ Category: About Majra
How does Majra align with UAE’s national vision?
Majra directly supports the UAE’s “We the UAE 2031” vision and commitment to sustainability. We work in accordance with the UAE leadership’s vision that sustainability is a powerful tool for achieving economic advancement and social well-being. Our initiatives and projects are designed to enhance the UAE’s private sector competitiveness in environmental, social, and governance indicators.
What are Majra’s strategic goals?
Majra has four key strategic goals: Listen – Promote and enhance CSR culture in UAE Businesses; Unify – Enable private sector companies to contribute to social projects aligned with national priorities; Magnify – Develop and encourage sustainability and CSR practices in UAE businesses; and, Certify – Strengthen the ecosystem to support measuring and incentivising businesses’ sustainable impact internally and on communities in the UAE through CSR.
Under what authority was Majra established?
Majra National CSR Fund was formed under UAE Ministerial Cabinet Decree no. 2/2018, operating as an independent federal government entity with the authority to set legal frameworks and enhance CSR and sustainability contributions across the UAE. Majra has a Board of Trustees led by the Minister of Economy, His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, and has representatives from federal and local entities related to Majra’s work. Majra also has 7 Emirates Committees for CSR and Sustainability led by the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in each Emirate to support activations within each Emirate.
What is Majra’s purpose?
Majra’s purpose is to support the Private Sector in amplifying their impact in CSR, ESG, and sustainability, aligning with UAE National Priorities and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We serve as a prominent national platform for establishing strategic partnerships that go beyond traditional business boundaries. We ensure validity of information from the private sector, develop national projects for private sectors to lead on and incentivize the private sector to be sustainable in their entity while giving back to the UAE community.
What is Majra National CSR Fund?
Majra National CSR Fund is a purpose-driven UAE federal government entity established under UAE Ministerial Cabinet Decree no. 2/2018. We are dedicated to supporting impactful, sustainable projects that foster economic empowerment, environmental conservation, and social well-being for communities in the UAE.