MAJRA – National CSR Fund has unveiled a new Impact Seal category ‘Majra SME for Impact’, marking a key step towards fostering sustainable business practices.
This initiative, revealed during Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025), aims to empower SMEs to contribute to the UAE’s socio-economic development and national sustainability goals.
The SME for Impact seal highlights MAJRA’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable practices within the SME sector.
SMEs are one of the key drivers of innovation, spearheading the development of groundbreaking concepts and solutions. From small-scale founders to entrepreneurs leading the process of economic progress in various fields, these enterprises not only adapt to change but actively shape it, being at the epicenter of this transformative progress. In the UAE, SMEs represent 94 percent of all companies and employ nearly 86 percent of the private sector workforce.
This launch falls in line with the UAE’s efforts to nurture the entrepreneurship environment and SMEs, especially with the UAE Ministry of Economy’s National Agenda for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, which aims to enhance the nation’s entrepreneurial landscape and cement the UAE’s position as an entrepreneurial nation by 2031.
Sarah Shaw Director – MAJRA
“The Majra SME for Impact Seal category is more than just a recognition, it is a testament to our commitment to supporting SMEs in achieving sustainability and responsible business practices. This initiative reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of impact-driven CSR within the category of entrepreneurship, ensuring that businesses are not only profitable but also purposeful in their contributions to society, environment and economy. We will continue to launch initiatives that empower businesses, including SMEs, encouraging them to drive innovation, social responsibility, and long-term sustainability, all while contributing to the UAE’s vision for a thriving and future-ready economy.”
The new Impact Seal category fosters an environment where SMEs can better serve their communities while contributing to the nation’s economic development. Additionally, it aims to enhance the number of entities reporting impact data, promoting a transparent, data-driven culture that accelerates national efforts towards sustainability and social responsibility.
The criteria and indicators for the new Impact Seal category dedicated to SMEs are meticulously designed in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy.
MAJRA’s ‘Impact Seal’, launched in 2023, stands out as the UAE’s highest recognition for excellence in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. This esteemed accolade, with three tiers of recognition – Silver, Gold, and Platinum, honors businesses that highlights exemplary practices and achieve significant impact in their CSR and ESG initiatives.
During SEF 2025, MAJRA showcased its qualification and verification process for projects with remarkable social and sustainable impact in the nation. MAJRA is the only federal body responsible for validating projects with the Impact Verification and Impact Qualification Stamps.
