The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) announced in Dubai on 15 September 2026 that they had signed a memorandum of understanding to advance packaging circularity across the UAE and wider GCC. The agreement establishes cooperation on policy engagement, knowledge exchange, industry advocacy, research, awareness …
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Dubai Central Laboratory has introduced a food testing service to verify nutritional declarations on packaged food, with an A-to-E classification reported as part of the initiative to improve the reliability of on-pack information. It uses laboratory analysis to check whether the nutritional values printed on packaging correspond with the contents of the …
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Majid Al Futtaim, Nestlé UAE and recycling-technology company Sparklo have formed a partnership to install AI-powered reverse vending machines at selected Carrefour stores across the UAE. The programme brings Nestlé UAE’s “Recycle to Break the Cycle” campaign into Carrefour locations operated by Majid Al Futtaim. The machines accept empty plastic …
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Hotpack has published its 2025 sustainability report, stating that 96% of its product portfolio has been validated as environmentally friendly and recyclable. Released in Dubai on 15 September 2026, “Our Impact. Our Future” covers the UAE-headquartered packaging manufacturer’s product development, manufacturing, workforce, sourcing, governance and community programmes. The report records …
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Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a two-year research project to design, build and operate an integrated pilot plant that will process mixed food waste containing compostable packaging into renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership was launched at UAEU in Al Ain on 17 …
Dubai Municipality has signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation with Enviroserve Services LLC to strengthen the safe management, collection, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment across the emirate. The agreement, announced in Dubai on 26 June 2026, supports the Dubai Integrated Waste Management Strategy 2041 and the …
German machinery manufacturer Bekum Maschinenfabriken GmbH has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its XBLOW 100 extrusion blow moulding machine, scheduled for installation at Saudi Arabia-based Takween Advanced Industries. The machine will be used to produce 220-liter L-Ring drums, commonly utilized in chemical and industrial packaging. According to Bekum’s official LinkedIn …
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Messe Düsseldorf integrates flagship fairs K, interpack, and drupa into Saudi Arabia’s leading plastics, print, and packaging exhibitions. Messe Düsseldorf is accelerating its global footprint with the expansion of its flagship trade shows—K, interpack, and drupa—into the Middle East, marking a pivotal collaboration with the Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC). Through a new strategic agreement, the …
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 6th March, 2025: The UAE Circular Packaging Association (CPA) has announced the election of a new board during its annual general assembly held at Dubai Chambers. This marks the beginning of a two-year term focused on strengthening public-private collaborations and advancing the UAE’s circular economy initiatives. …
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The project aims to modernize Al Rabie’s factory with cutting-edge digital technologies from Tetra Pak, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Tetra Pak has entered into a significant partnership with Al Rabie, a leading Saudi producer of juices, nectars, and dairy products, to modernize and digitize …
