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UAE Circular Economy Council holds first meeting of 2025 to

discuss implementation of new circular economy policies

Meeting reviews latest innovations and initiatives led by the private sector in the
fields of sustainable technology, clean energy, and waste management

Abu Dhabi, March 12, 2025:
The UAE Circular Economy Council held its first meeting of 2025, chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin
Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council, and
Chairman of Investopia. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin
Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators
(UICCA), alongside council members from both the public and private sectors and international
experts in circular economy disciplines. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the fourth
edition of Investopia held in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Harnessing MegaForces.’
The meeting discussed various mechanisms to implement new circular economy policies in the
UAE across key sectors including sustainable infrastructure, transportation, advanced
manufacturing, food, and textile recycling. It focused on enhancing joint efforts to develop more
collaborative initiatives between government and private sectors in these vital areas.

H.E. Bin Touq said: "The UAE considers the transition toward a circular economy model as a
key driver of sustainable economic and social development. Concerted national efforts to drive
new policies and initiatives that enhance resource efficiency, foster innovation, and attract
sustainable investments are continuing, supporting the achievement of the ‘We the UAE 2031'
vision to position the country as the global hub for the new economy and the world's most
prosperous society by the next decade."

H.E. added: "The meeting holds special significance as it was convened under the umbrella of
Investopia Communities this year. It witnessed key discussions on the development of circular
economy policies and identifying appropriate funding mechanisms for transitioning to circular
economy models. The platform provided a valuable opportunity to explore relevant global best
practices and leverage them to enhance our own circular economy ecosystem."

H.E. explained that the integration of circular economy into Investopia’s vision and action plans
enhances the competitiveness of private sector companies in this vital sector and provides new