UAE socially-driven organisations to obtain branding recognition stamp

UAE socially-driven organisations to obtain branding recognition stamp

Abu Dhabi: The Authority for Social Contributions (Ma’an) has launched on Thursday the Accreditation for Social Enterprises, a first-of-its-kind scheme in the UAE that provides socially-driven organisations with branding recognition stamp to signify their status as a socially certified enterprise. The initiative is in line with Abu Dhabi’s third sector development strategy of the Department of Community Development — Abu Dhabi and its social enterprises’ classification framework, A number of social enterprises and businesses that fulfilled the accreditation criteria during the pilot phase from March to July 2022 were awarded with the social certificate at the official launch ceremony. Ma’an received applications from 45 enterprises to be socially certified. Of this, 27 entities have successfully received their certificates, while 13 entities are currently reviewing and updating their applications. The enterprises serve multiple social priorities, including health, education, social inclusion, environment, and family cohesion. They also serve community groups such as people of determination, youth, students, senior citizens and the overall community of Abu Dhabi. The announcement was made at a special ceremony hosted by Ma’an on Thursday at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The event drew the participation of Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of the Department of