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UAE Circular Economy Council discusses policies to accelerate

shift to circular models

The meeting focused on developing innovative policies and ventures, including economic models to support
private sector companies operating in this field.

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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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