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7/3/25, 8:28 AM Ministry of Economy and Tourism signs MoU with WORKSTUDIO
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
WORKSTUDIO CORPORATION, a Japanese company, to develop an integrated circular economy
framework aligned with the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031. This strategic collaboration aims to
enhance the sustainable management of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen

the UAE’s transition to a sustainable national economy.

The MoU signing was held in Dubai in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister
of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, and was signed by H.E.
Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and Kazuhiro Hara, CEO of WORKSTUDIO

Corporation.

H.E. bin Touq said: “The Ministry remains committed to advancing circular economy methodologies and
principles across critical sectors such as food, manufacturing, sustainable transportation and green
infrastructure. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural resources,
drive transformation in environmental and financial practices, and promote sustainable production and

consumption. We aim to foster investment in natural resources and apply successful economic tools, in
line with the wise leadership’s vision to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy model based on
sustainability and competitiveness.”

His Excellency added: “This partnership represents a strategic step towards expanding the prospects of

cooperation in developing national initiatives and innovative circular policies in the country. It paves the
way to strengthen the diversity and resilience of the national economy while reinforcing the UAE’s
leadership in sustainable development and innovation on both regional and global stages. This
memorandum also aligns with the goals of the Year of Community 2025 by encouraging sustainable

practices in various vital fields and building a cohesive, prosperous, and sustainable society.”

The MoU aims to launch a project that includes developing an integrated model for the circular economy
in the country, based on WORKSTUDIO’s innovative system, PANECO®, which was developed in
Japan and specializes in recycling textile and food waste in accordance with international best practices.

This project supports the efficient use of resources and cost reduction by transforming textile waste into
valuable materials and converting food waste into organic fertilizers. In doing so, it helps protect the
environment and advance sustainable development. By adopting these innovative waste recycling
solutions, the project also reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with burning waste - an
improvement over traditional methods of disposing of unused clothing and food and aligns with the

national policies that encourage the recycling of organic waste.

The project will focus on developing recycling facilities in the country, training national cadres, and
establishing a joint coordination committee to follow up on implementation and ensure the participation
of both the government and private sectors.

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