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Press Release

H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan said: “Promoting circularity in the food
sector is vital – not only to achieve the UAE’s net zero by 2050 goal – but also to strengthen our
nation’s long-term food security. The UAE has already made significant strides towards embedding
regenerative models across industries, but we must continually strive to maintain this momentum.
Achieving truly transformational change in the food sector requires strong collaboration between
our private sector and government partners to identify the regulatory reforms, policies, and
incentives needed for circular food solutions to thrive. Only through this shared commitment can
we turn ambition into lasting, systemic change.”

Key initiatives and circular economy policies in the food sector reviewed

The Council reviewed circular economy policies and initiatives in the UAE’s food sector, including
redesigning the food system from production to consumption, promoting a culture of recycling
across supply chains, and fostering innovation in value-added products. This includes initiatives
such as reusing date waste, recycling palm fronds, and the Green Badge program, which empowers
youth to embed sustainability practices. The Council also emphasized the importance of expanding
partnerships and innovation to reinforce the UAE’s position as a global hub for applying circular
practices across key sectors.

The meeting featured a presentation on several innovative initiatives in the field of the circular
economy within the food sector, including circular practices in date production processes and
reusing manufacturing waste to produce new products, as well as recycling palm fronds, in addition
to the Green Badge initiative aimed at promoting youth-led initiatives in sustainability and driving
behavioural change in the F&B sector.

The council emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among all relevant entities to
expand circular economy practices in the sector and explore new opportunities for innovation and
partnerships. This reinforces the UAE’s position as a global hub for circular practices and aligns
with the objectives of the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031, which includes 22 policies aimed
at accelerating the circular economy across four key sectors - manufacturing, food, infrastructure,
and transport - supporting national sustainability goals, enhancing quality of life, and preserving
resources.

H.E. Bin Touq tours Al Barakah dates factory

Following the meeting, H.E. Bin Touq toured the Al Barakah Dates Factory, during which he was
briefed on the production lines and sustainable technologies used in the factory, in addition to date-
derived products and their export markets. H.E. praised the company's efforts in adopting
innovative production solutions and advanced sustainability practices, particularly in areas of
energy consumption efficiency, emissions reduction, and repurposing date waste into value-added

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