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10/29/25, 11:15 AM UAE’s first Green Innovation District to serve as powerful catalyst for sustainable industrial growth
As part of its presence within the newly launched Green Innovation District, Nestlé, the world’s largest
food and beverage company, is supporting through the transfer of knowledge and technical expertise.
Building on its global legacy in research, development and innovation, the company will contribute to
the District’s mission of fostering sustainable industrial growth, advancing circular economy solutions
and driving the UAE’s green transition.

Majra, the UAE’s National Corporate Social Responsibility Fund, will help direct environmental
projects and innovative enterprises to set up at the Green Innovation District through its initiatives such
as the ‘Sustainable Impact Challenge’ and ‘Future 100’, helping create a national platform that brings
together sustainable innovation, responsible investment, and positive social impact.

Palmade is a Dubai-born manufacturer transforming locally discarded date palm leaves into high-quality
biodegradable products. By turning this abundant natural resource into sustainable alternatives, Palmade
is driving circular innovation rooted in the UAE. The company’s transition to a new facility at Expo City
Dubai marks a pivotal step in scaling production, accelerating research and development, and
introducing new product lines that contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Expo City to launch UAE’s first Green License

Aiming to yield significant reductions in carbon emissions and waste, the Green Innovation District
caters to businesses involved in the circular economy, urban farming, or offering sustainable products
and services. It will offer flexible office, retail and F&B space as well as a number of light industrial
units and farm plots.

As part of its free zone – which was awarded fDi Intelligence’s global “rising star” free zone for 2025 –
Expo City will launch UAE’s first Green License aimed at attracting entities committed to
environmental and social sustainability. Offering a host of incentives to enable companies to set up and
operate seamlessly, the license will encourage innovation and support green business growth. In
addition, the Ministry of Economy will set up an IP Office at Expo City Dubai to encourage research and
development. Both initiatives are designed to increase the UAE’s competitiveness in attracting
innovators and advance sustainable practices.

Expo City, designed as a blueprint for sustainable urban development, builds on its legacy as the home
of Expo 2020 Dubai and COP28 to create a hub for sustainability pioneers and a driver of meaningful
partnerships and initiatives.

The landmark initiative was announced at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum, held at
Expo City Dubai, which gathered mayors and city leaders from more than 350 cities and provided a
platform to introduce major projects enabling governments and businesses to unlock trade and
investment opportunities to build more sustainable cities.

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