DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is preparing to launch a framework for implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the UAE. The EPR is part of the ministry’s continued efforts to address environmental challenges, promote integrated waste management, and advance the circular economy for sustainable economic growth. The initiative aims to achieve several key goals, including waste ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE ranked fifth in this year’s Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index1, climbing six places since the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) launched the index in June 2022. The QI4SD Index categorised the UAE in the ‘L’ group that includes countries with GDP between $100 billion and $1 trillion such as Switzerland, South Africa, Singapore, ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Under the directives and blessing of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a government reshuffle, including the establishment of the “Ministry of Family” and elevating the role of the “Ministry of Community Development” ...