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10/29/25, 11:25 AM Ministry Of Economy And Tourism, Expo City Dubai Launch UAE’s First Green Innovation District - UrduPoint
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.

Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Under-Secretary for Policies and Economic

Studies Sector, Ministry of Economy and Tourism, said, “The Green Innovation
District is a collective endeavour uniting entities committed to advancing the

green economy, empowering SMEs, and accelerating circular and sustainable

innovation. It reflects a shared commitment, nationally and internationally, to

fostering responsible investment, enabling green entrepreneurship, and driving

climate action. Central to this vision is the promotion of green intellectual property
and technologies that translate innovation into tangible environmental and

economic impact.”

Sanjive Khosla, Vice President, Corporate Strategy at Expo City Dubai, said, “The

success of the Green Innovation District will hinge on collaboration

among all stakeholders to maximise the benefits of shared infrastructure and
symbiotic, sustainable relationships. We’re delighted to launch this initiative with

four outstanding strategic partners and are looking forward to welcoming many

new entities as we expand the green innovation community.”

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 unit 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 Licence 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

licence will encourage innovation and support green business growth. In addition,

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