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7/11/25, 9:27 AM UAE Circular Economy Council discusses policies to accelerate shift to circular models and expand biofuel production

UAE Circular Economy Council discusses policies to accelerate

shift to circular models and expand biofuel production

Importance of private sector’s active participation in the national circular economy ecosystem highlighted

Abu Dhabi, 09 July, 2025: The UAE Circular Economy Council held its second meeting of 2025 at the Blue Biofuels factory in
Abu Dhabi, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Council, in the
presence of Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change
Accelerators (UICCA). It was attended by council members from both the public and private sectors. The meeting reviewed
proposals for the second batch of circular economy policies under the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031, targeting key
sectors such as sustainable transportation, sustainable infrastructure, and clean industries.
H.E. Bin Touq affirmed that, under the directives of its wise leadership, the UAE continues to adopt integrated and advanced
national strategies and initiatives to drive sustainable economic and social development, in line with the principles of the
circular economy and the objectives of the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031.

Circular economy: A strategic opportunity to enhance economic growth

His Excellency said: “The circular economy is a key pillar of the UAE’s new economic model for the next 50 years, which is
built on more diversified and resilient economic components. In this context, we will continue, through the Council, to
strengthen cooperation with relevant federal and local government entities as well as the private sector, to accelerate the
development of UAE circular economy policies across four main sectors - manufacturing, food, infrastructure, and
transportation - ensuring the optimal utilization of natural and financial resources.”

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