Our Impact
Driving Positive Change for a Sustainable Future
Committed to Sustainability and Purpose-Driven Growth
At MENA Impact, we believe in the power of business to drive meaningful change. As a women-led business based in the UAE, we are dedicated to fostering a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible economy in the MENA region. Our commitment to impact is reflected in our work, partnerships, and global recognitions.
Proud to Be a Certified B Corporation
MENA Impact is a certified B Corporation, part of a global movement of companies meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This certification reflects our dedication to balancing purpose and profit, ensuring that our business decisions create value for society and the planet.
Key Highlights from Our B Corp Certification:
- Governance: Ethical business practices and transparency.
- Workers: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Community: Supporting startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurs.
- Environment: Advocating for responsible business and climate action.
- Customers: Providing sustainability expertise and impact-driven solutions.
As an Ambassador of the B Corp Movement in MENA, we actively promote the adoption of B Corp principles, guiding businesses towards responsible and regenerative models.
Inside
MENA Impact
We are a purpose-driven company, Arab and female-owned, based in the UAE. Our founder is a Moroccan immigrant who grew up in France and immigrated to the UAE in 2018.
Our mission is to create a significant impact in the region, viewing our work as systemic change rather than transactional. Thus, we forge long-term partnerships with private and public organizations, as well as with all individuals we work with.
We focus on providing job opportunities to youth from underemployed populations like Palestinians, helping them thrive and unite for impact in the region.
We are a fully remote team, working from three different countries.
As an unconventional organization, we are not driven by traditional business metrics but by a commitment to balancing profit and purpose—embodying a new wave of businesses in the region.
Our Impact in Numbers
Our Key Impact Areas & Achievements
Empowering Businesses & Startups
- Supporting SMEs, corporations, and women-led businesses in the UAE on their sustainability journey.
- Helping companies integrate impact strategies, from CSR to responsible business models.
- Collaborating with incubators and accelerators to foster sustainability-driven startups.
Recognized for Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are honored to be recognized for our leadership in sustainability and impact:
Winner of the Gulf Sustainability Awards for Best Sustainable Business Model.
Signatory of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), advocating for gender equality in business.
Member of the UN Global Compact (UNGC), aligning with global sustainability principles.
SME Climate Hub Member, committed to driving climate action in business.
Research & Advocacy for Systemic Change
- Conducting research and studies to advance sustainability policies in the public and private sectors.
- Publishing reports and insights to drive sustainable development in the region.
- Hosting thought leadership events and dialogues to shape the future of impact entrepreneurship.
Building the Impact Ecosystem in MENA
- Organizing events, workshops, and community-driven initiatives to promote sustainability.
- Supporting knowledge-sharing and collaboration among impact-driven businesses and organizations.
- Advocating for the integration of ESG, impact measurement, and responsible leadership in business.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you are a business looking to integrate sustainability, an investor seeking impactful ventures, or an individual passionate about change, MENA Impact is here to collaborate and create solutions for a better future.