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Press Release

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.”