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Press Release

Aiming to build an integrated circular economy project in the food and textile sectors in the

country
Ministry of Economy and Tourism signs MoU with WORKSTUDIO

to strengthen partnership in circular economy and develop

sustainable environmental policies

>> Bin Touq: The Ministry remains committed to advancing circular economy practices across

the country. The new partnership is a strategic step towards consolidating the UAE’s position as

a leading hub for sustainable development.

Abu Dhabi, June 30, 2025:
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

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