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The project utilises advanced technology to treat mixed solid municipal waste,
organic waste, and even green hydrogen from sewage treatment, converting
them into the sustainable fuel.

This step aligns with the UAE’s commitment to environmental protection and
carbon reduction, specifically targeting the ‘zero waste’ objective and emission
cuts in the aviation sector.

The project is set for implementation in July 2025.

Dubai Municipality signs MoU with global firms at WGS 2024 to produce SAF.
Image courtesy WAM

SAF project aligned with Dubai and UAE environment targets

Dawoud Al Hajri, director general of Dubai Municipality, Al Hajri said the
initiative will play a significant role in advancing UAE’s national objectives by
expediting carbon removal from the aviation sector. “It will also assist in the
waste management operations in Dubai, aligning with the strategic targets of
the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, the UAE Circular Economy
Policy 2021-2031, and the 2031 National Hydrogen Policy.’

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