Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa 2025
The 3rd edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Middle East & Africa (PRS ME&A) will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 15-17 September 2025.
The three-day exhibition and conference is the only event in the region dedicated specifically to plastics recycling.
The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and technologies available on the market. At the conference that runs alongside the show, international experts will address key themes including circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, innovations, technologies and trends, and share insights and experiences from across the plastics sector to promote a green future.
The Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa recognise and celebrate achievement in the Middle East and Africa plastics recycling industry. The lucky winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai!
All details are here.
The three-day exhibition and conference is the only event in the region dedicated specifically to plastics recycling.
The exhibition will showcase the latest solutions and technologies available on the market. At the conference that runs alongside the show, international experts will address key themes including circular economy, regulations, challenges, opportunities, innovations, technologies and trends, and share insights and experiences from across the plastics sector to promote a green future.
The Plastics Recycling Awards Middle East and Africa recognise and celebrate achievement in the Middle East and Africa plastics recycling industry. The lucky winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai!
All details are here.
UAE launches 10-year Blue Residency visa for global sustainability contributors
The United Arab Emirates has started accepting applications for a 180-day multiple-entry visa from individuals currently residing outside the country. The initiative, launched by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), allows eligible individuals to enter the UAE and complete the necessary steps to obtain the Blue Residency – a 10-year visa designed for contributors in the fields of environmental protection, sustainability, and clean or renewable energy.
The Blue Residency targets individuals who have made notable contributions in environmental and sustainability-related sectors. According to the ICP, the visa is open to several categories: influential figures who have positively impacted sustainability and climate-related fields; scientists and researchers with global achievements, approved by the UAE Scientists Council; investors and entrepreneurs in green sectors; and specialists working in environmental roles within UAE-based organisations.
Clean Energy Cooperation with Italy and Albania
Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal that calls for the Gulf country’s expertise to be put to use in Albania to produce solar, wind and other renewable energy, some of which would then be transferred to Italy via an underwater cable.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Abu Dhabi to announce the deal, which further cements Italy’s partnership with Albania.
Albanian Premier Edi Rama valued the energy deal at around 1 billion euros.
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni traveled to Abu Dhabi to announce the deal, which further cements Italy’s partnership with Albania.
Albanian Premier Edi Rama valued the energy deal at around 1 billion euros.
Dubai bans single-use plastics in a push toward Net Zero Emissions
Dubai has expanded its list of banned plastic items, effective January 1, 2025, as part of its efforts to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060. The newly banned items include plastic straws, stirrers, cotton swabs, table covers, cups, and expanded polystyrene foam food containers commonly used for takeaway meals.
The world has already begun adopting alternatives to single-use plastic items, opting for biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. Plastic straws are likely to be replaced by paper equivalents, plastic stirrers by cardboard versions, and plastic cups by suitable eco-friendly materials.
Read full article here.
The world has already begun adopting alternatives to single-use plastic items, opting for biodegradable and eco-friendly materials. Plastic straws are likely to be replaced by paper equivalents, plastic stirrers by cardboard versions, and plastic cups by suitable eco-friendly materials.
Read full article here.
Samsung E&A appointed contractor for Emirates Biotech PLA plant project
SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, has announced that it is the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
The pre-EPC contract, covering the initial phase of the collaboration, was signed on 14 April 2025 at Emirates Biotech’s head office in the UAE.
The plant, expected to be operational in early 2028, will be located in the KEZAD free zone in Abu Dhabi, a new industrial area with access to state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure including the deep sea port of Khalifa.
The pre-EPC contract, covering the initial phase of the collaboration, was signed on 14 April 2025 at Emirates Biotech’s head office in the UAE.
The plant, expected to be operational in early 2028, will be located in the KEZAD free zone in Abu Dhabi, a new industrial area with access to state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure including the deep sea port of Khalifa.
Emirates Recycling Awards 2025
The Emirates Environmental Group celebrated World Environment Day by hosting the Emirates Recycling Awards 2025. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to waste diversion and resource recovery, highlighting the impact of robust recycling campaigns in reducing carbon emissions and conserving energy.
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly marked the 28th year of its Annual Emirates Recycling Awards on the occasion of World Environment Day.
The prestigious celebration was held at Dubai Knowledge Park and brought together a dynamic gathering of academic institutions, government entities, corporate leaders, diplomatic representatives, media, families and civil societies.
In the past year, EEG collected and sent for recycling a total of 1,524,769 kilograms of recyclable waste and diverted them from ending in landfills, achieved through its multi-category campaigns across the UAE.
The winners and sponsors you may find here.
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly marked the 28th year of its Annual Emirates Recycling Awards on the occasion of World Environment Day.
The prestigious celebration was held at Dubai Knowledge Park and brought together a dynamic gathering of academic institutions, government entities, corporate leaders, diplomatic representatives, media, families and civil societies.
In the past year, EEG collected and sent for recycling a total of 1,524,769 kilograms of recyclable waste and diverted them from ending in landfills, achieved through its multi-category campaigns across the UAE.
The winners and sponsors you may find here.
UAE: Water and energy consumption go down as residents adopt sustainability
The two-year long Year of Sustainability (YoS) movement in the UAE helped 67 percent of residents surveyed reduce their water and energy consumption. Around 39 percent of those surveyed also indicated that they have become responsible in their consumption.
The surveys were conducted to measure people's engagement with the campaign and behaviour change journey, mapping its position and progress.
The YoS campaign, which was announced in February 2023, aimed to help the public commit to sustainability as a lifestyle through simple, easy-to-adapt daily habits in four key areas - conserving water and energy, using green transportation, planting wisely, and consuming responsibly.
Read data in full here.
The surveys were conducted to measure people's engagement with the campaign and behaviour change journey, mapping its position and progress.
The YoS campaign, which was announced in February 2023, aimed to help the public commit to sustainability as a lifestyle through simple, easy-to-adapt daily habits in four key areas - conserving water and energy, using green transportation, planting wisely, and consuming responsibly.
Read data in full here.
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