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Corporate social responsibility in the UAE: how to contribute

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a voluntary contribution by a company or an establishment to community development through providing (monetary and/or in-kind) contributions for the implementation of development projects and programmes. If your business is based in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE, here is how to take part through the official channels.

Official source: Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (dubaidet.gov.ae) / official UAE portal (u.ae)

Procedure per Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (dubaidet.gov.ae) / official UAE portal (u.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.

How to take part

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    Understand what CSR means here

    CSR is a voluntary contribution by a company or an establishment to community development. It can be monetary and/or in-kind, and it goes toward the implementation of real development projects and programmes rather than one-off gestures.

  2. 2

    Get to know the Majra National CSR Fund

    The 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. It was formed under Cabinet Resolution No. 2 of 2018 Regarding Corporate Social Responsibility.

    Documents:Cabinet Resolution reference
  3. 3

    Submit a project for verification

    If you have a project or initiative that demonstrates real impact and aligns with the SDGs and UAE Vision 2030, you are invited to submit it for verification through the Fund.

    Documents:Project descriptionImpact evidence
  4. 4

    Contribute in Abu Dhabi

    In Abu Dhabi, CSR creates social impact through an extensive array of programmes designed to address social priorities across the emirate. Choose a programme that matches the priority you want to support.

  5. 5

    Contribute in Sharjah

    In Sharjah, the Department of Social Services of the Government of Sharjah implements projects and initiatives which support social responsibility programmes in the emirate. The department believes in the ethical role of the corporations and their responsibility to encourage positive impact through activities which support the welfare of their employees and the community, as a whole. Visit the Social responsibility platform of the Department of Social Services to contribute.

    Documents:Social responsibility platform access
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    Check the current details before you commit

    Any specific amounts, thresholds or timelines are not fixed here — confirm the current figures and requirements on the authority's website before pledging a contribution.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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