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The agreement was signed by Abdulla Al Saleh, Under-Secretary 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."

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri 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, he 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.

He 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.

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

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