The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has entered into a partnership with Japan-based WORKSTUDIO Corporation to develop an integrated model for circular economy that supports the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031.
The MoU was signed by H.E. Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and Kazuhiro Hara, CEO of WORKSTUDIO Corporation. The signing ceremony was held in Dubai in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the UAE Circular Economy Council.
Through partnership with WORKSTUDIO, the Ministry aims to accelerate the UAE’s transition to a sustainable national economy by enhancing the sustainable management of natural resources and reducing carbon emissions.
H.E Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Chairman – UAE Circular Economy Council.
“The Ministry remains committed to advancing circular economy methodologies and principles across critical sectors such as food, manufacturing, sustainable transportation and green infrastructure. Our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving natural resources, drive transformation in environmental and financial practices, and promote sustainable production and consumption. We aim to foster investment in natural resources and apply successful economic tools, in line with the wise leadership’s vision to accelerate the shift towards a circular economy model based on sustainability and competitiveness. This partnership represents a strategic step towards expanding the prospects of cooperation in developing national initiatives and innovative circular policies in the country. It paves the way to strengthen the diversity and resilience of the national economy while reinforcing the UAE’s leadership in sustainable development and innovation on both regional and global stages. This memorandum also aligns with the goals of the Year of Community 2025 by encouraging sustainable practices in various vital fields and building a cohesive, prosperous, and sustainable society.”
Together, the UAE Ministry and WORKSTUDIO will develop an integrated circular economy framework in the country, based on WORKSTUDIO’s PANECO®, a pioneering system developed in Japan. The system focuses on recycling textile and food waste into valuable materials and organic fertilizers in accordance with international best practices.
These innovative waste recycling solutions reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with burning waste, protecting the environment while advancing sustainable development.
The partnership seeks to develop recycling facilities in the UAE, cultivate national talent, and set up a joint coordination committee to ensure effective implementation and the active participation of both the government and private sectors.
Starting from waste collection and recycling them to new usable products, the project aims to bring together production companies, consumers and manufacturers to foster eco-friendly manufacturing and contribute to the UAE Circular Economy Agenda 2031.
