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Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Foreign Trade and Industry Sector at the Ministry of
Economy, and Zainab Aziz, General Counsel at UICCA, this was during the activities of the fourth
edition of Investopia 2025, held in Abu Dhabi.
Speaking on the importance of collaboration in advancing sustainability, Sheikha Shamma bint
Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan said: “Scaling circular economy solutions is a fundamental driver of
the UAE’s sustainable economic vision. By adopting circular economy principles, such as reducing
waste, reusing materials, and promoting innovative design, the UAE is positioning itself as a global
leader in sustainable development while fostering new economic opportunities and enhancing
long-term competitiveness.

“The launch of the Circular Economy Cycle within the UICCA Launchpad Programme represents a
pivotal step in this journey, providing a dedicated platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, and
businesses to develop and scale transformative climate solutions. This initiative empowers creative
thinkers to address pressing environmental challenges, such as resource depletion and climate
change, while delivering economic benefits through sustainable business models. By offering
resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities, the programme accelerates the growth of
innovations that align with the UAE’s ambitious sustainability goals.

“Our partnership with the Ministry of Economy underscores the UICCA’s unwavering commitment
to fostering a dynamic ecosystem where sustainable businesses can thrive, scale, and make a
meaningful contribution to the nation’s Net Zero aspirations. This collaboration reflects a shared
vision to drive forward the circular economy agenda, creating a future where economic prosperity
and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Through collective action, we aim to inspire
industries, policymakers, and communities to embrace sustainable practices, catalyse innovation,
and shape a future where people and the planet can prosper together."

His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the UAE Circular
Economy Council, said that the UAE, thanks to the vision of its wise leadership, has made great
strides in transitioning to a circular economy model, which is also one of the main pillars of the
sustainability and growth of its national economy. In this context, His Excellency elaborated that
this would continue their concerted efforts to implement the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2031,
which consists of 22 policies for four key sectors: Manufacturing, Food, Infrastructure and
Transportation. These will promote the adoption of the best technologies in recycling, enhance the
efficiency of resource use and reduce waste, and create new growth opportunities based on
innovation, knowledge and investment in new economic sectors. His Excellency pointed out that
Investopia stands out today as a global platform that brings together decision-makers, investors
and entrepreneurs to discuss innovative economic solutions that anticipate the future of vital
sectors. Hence, the launch of the Circular Economy Cycle of the UICCA Launchpad Programme at
Investopia 2025 reaffirms the country's vision to drive investments to develop circular economic
models and support sustainable projects.

His Excellency Bin Touq said: “The signing of the MoU between the Ministry of Economy and UICCA
is a pivotal step towards accelerating the adoption of circular economy concepts at the national
and regional levels, by empowering innovative startups that develop solutions to reuse resources
and reduce the environmental footprint of productive sectors. Through this cooperation, we
reaffirm our commitment to providing a supportive regulatory environment for better integration

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