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Majra announces second Impact Summit in Dubai on November 26

Day of DubaiNovember 12, 2026 · ID: 31313

Majra announces second Impact Summit in Dubai on November 26

Majra – National CSR Fund has announced the second edition of Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for November 26 at the C3 Conference Centre in Expo City Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

Held under the theme “Unifying Collective Good for the UAE”, the summit is expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants and over 40 speakers from government, the private sector, civil society and academia, alongside impact leaders.

The event aims to encourage dialogue, share expertise and build partnerships that generate sustainable social and economic impact.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Majra, said the summit would provide a platform to strengthen private-sector contributions to the UAE's economic and social development through corporate social responsibility initiatives and measurable partnerships.

He also highlighted the importance of responsible investment in supporting sustainable growth, job creation and innovation. In the Year of the Family 2026, he said, efforts should also focus on family wellbeing and social cohesion, in line with the UAE's long-term development goals.

Majra CEO Sarah Shaw said the summit would bring together government leaders, business executives, investors and experts to identify opportunities for collaboration, scale successful initiatives and develop practical solutions with lasting benefits for communities.

Four themes to shape the summit programme

The programme will focus on four themes: AI for Human Impact; Culture and Sport; Family and Youth; and Impact Investment.

Sessions will examine how responsible artificial intelligence, cultural and sporting initiatives, family wellbeing and impact investment can contribute to measurable social, economic and environmental outcomes.

For the first time, the summit will also host the Arts & Cultural Philanthropy Forum, organised by the Ministry of Culture. The forum will explore the role of arts and culture as public goods and their contribution to national identity, belonging, wellbeing, education and social cohesion.

It will also examine ways to move beyond short-term charitable support towards long-term cultural philanthropy through endowments, financial and in-kind contributions, and partnerships between cultural institutions and the private sector.

H.E. Shatha Al Mulla, Assistant Undersecretary of the National Identity and Arts Sector at the Ministry of Culture, said the forum would bring together policymakers, donors, cultural institutions and businesses to develop more structured and sustainable support for arts and heritage.

Its discussions will help inform the Ministry's Cultural Philanthropy Policy, which is being developed with a focus on governance and transparency.

Impact Lab, workshops and awards

The summit will feature interactive spaces for partnerships and Emirati family entrepreneurs, as well as an Impact Lab, a dedicated podcast studio, workshops and specialised sessions.

The event will also recognise the winners of the Sustainable Impact Challenge 2026, including its agricultural category, and the Family Impact Award. The winners will be announced during the summit.

Supporting the UAE Companies for Good Strategy 2031

The event follows the launch of the UAE Companies for Good Strategy 2031 by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed on July 2, 2026. The strategy aims to generate more than AED 20 billion in community contributions by 2031.

Impact Summit 2026 also aligns with the objectives of the We the UAE 2031 vision and the Year of the Family 2026 initiative.

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