The UAE Circular Economy Council, chaired by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, convened its first meeting following its restructuring this year.
The council discussed strategies to implement the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031, aimed at enhancing sustainability and resource efficiency. The session emphasized national collaboration to accelerate the adoption of an innovative circular economy model.
Key proposals included progressing the first set of circular economy policies and initiating work on a second set. The council also underscored the role of the Aluminium Recycling Coalition in advancing aluminium recycling operations across the UAE.
Bin Touq highlighted the UAE’s commitment to developing an integrated circular economy ecosystem aligned with the "We the UAE 2031" vision.
“Innovation and digital transformation will be central to these initiatives, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global circular economy hub,”
he stated.
The meeting reviewed milestones achieved, such as integrating circular economy topics into the Investopia Summit agenda, which has fostered sustainable partnerships in manufacturing, green infrastructure, and transportation.
Following the meeting, Bin Touq inaugurated Landmark Group’s “CircuLife” textile recycling facility, the first of its kind in the UAE and the region. The facility uses advanced recycling technologies to process over 200,000 tons of textile waste annually, diverting 90% from landfills.
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO of UICCA, called for greater commitment and accountability in achieving the council’s 10-year strategy. Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Landmark Group, reaffirmed the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing sustainability.
The council’s efforts mark a pivotal step in cementing the UAE’s leadership in circular economy practices, fostering a greener and more sustainable future.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
