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Minister of Economy highlights investment potential in circular economy

Minister of Economy highlights investment potential in circular economy
23 Jan 2025 18:35

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Minister of Economy, and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, Abdulla bin Touq Al
Marri, participated in a session titled "Turning Plastic Waste into Raw Materials: Fueling the Circular
Economy," held at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (Davos 2025), themed
‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.’

At the session, bin Touq emphasised how the UAE has cemented its strategic position in the
circular economy. He added that the country's proactive initiatives and strategies have significantly
contributed to global efforts in addressing environmental challenges, cutting carbon emissions,
and reducing waste, aligning with the objectives of sustainable development.

He pointed out that the UAE was among the first countries to sign the ‘Scale360°’ initiative in a
strategic partnership with the World Economic Forum.

During the session, participants delved into the opportunities and challenges of acquiring plastic
waste and converting it into recyclable raw materials.

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