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3/13/25, 1:19 PM Investopia 2025: UICCA, UAE Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle
Investopia 2025: UICCA, UAE Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of
Circular Economy Cycle
The agreement cultivates sustainable economic growth by supporting a nurturing
ecosystem for climate-focused startups

Bin Touq emphasized that this cooperation would reaffirm a commitment to enhancing regulatory support for public-private
integration and sustainable investments. (Photo Credit: WAM)
Published: Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5:25 PM
UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and the UAE Ministry of Economy
(MOEC) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the circular economy. The
agreement establishes a strategic framework for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through
the Circular Economy Cycle of theUICCA Launchpad Program.
The agreement formalizes a shared commitment between UICCA and MOEC to drive sustainable
economic growth by promoting a supportive ecosystem for climate-focused startups. Through this
collaboration, the MOEC will help promote the program, facilitate engagement with investors, and
enhance regulatory alignment to strengthen market access for green technologies, according to a
statement.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan,
president and CEO of UICCA, and Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, minister of Economy, and chairman
of the Circular Economy Council.
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.

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