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3/13/25, 1:20 PM UICCA, Ministry of Economy partner to reinforce sustainability through launch of Circular Economy Cycle – UAE Business and Trav…
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.

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 environmental footprint of
productive sectors. Through this cooperation, we reaffirm our commitment to providing a supportive regulatory

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