Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/423/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
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Agriculture, Chemicals, Other |
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Table 3.5 Restricted goods
Goods categories/items - Live animals, plants, fertilizers, insecticides and hazardous and medical waste;
Controlling authorities - Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/423/REV.1 |
S-Table-3.5 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Measures |
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Energy |
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Table 3.5 Restricted goods
Goods categories/items - Nuclear energy-related products;
Controlling authorities - Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-2§12 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Investment measures |
Energy |
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2.12. The sectors strategically targeted for inward foreign direct investment in the UAE include (...), renewable energy, (...), hydro-technology, (...).
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§1 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other support measures |
Energy |
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3.1. In support of its objectives to transition from a hydrocarbon based economy to a knowledge based economy, the UAE has launched a number of strategic initiatives to achieve sustainable economic growth based on applied sciences and advanced technologies
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§8 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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[3.3 The UAE Trend Towards a Circular Economy]
3.8. The UAE is one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to adopting concepts of the circular economy. Following the signing of various cooperation and international agreements in 2019 and in July 2020, the UAE Council on Circular Economy was formed to oversee the country's circular economy initiatives, indicating the UAE's commitment to environmental protection, sustainability and private sector collaboration to further enable the adoption of clean consumption and production practices.
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Clean
Environment
Recycle
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§9 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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3.9. In January 2021, the UAE Cabinet approved the "UAE Circular Economy Policy", which is a comprehensive framework for identifying circular economy priorities, achieving sustainable governance and ensuring the efficient use of natural resources through the adoption of sustainable consumption and production methods.
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Natural resources
Recycle
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§10 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Sectors |
Other measures |
Manufacturing, Other, Services |
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[3.9. In January 2021, the UAE Cabinet approved the "UAE Circular Economy Policy" (...)]
3.10. The policy focuses on enabling the circular economy in four key sectors: (1) sustainable manufacturing; (2) green infrastructure; (3) sustainable transportation; and (4) sustainable food production and consumption. Currently, the UAE Government is engaged with strategic domestic and international partners to implement the policy.
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Green
Recycle
Sustainable
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§11 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other support measures |
Manufacturing, Other |
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3.11. (...) the UAE is the first signatory of the World Economic Forum Scale360 initiative aimed at fast tracking the adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies for the circular economy. Through its Scale360 national chapter, the UAE is implementing projects and programs that deliver circular innovation, ensure the conservation of natural resources, and reduce pollution to tackle climate change.
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Climate
Conservation
Natural resources
Pollution
Recycle
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§12 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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[3.4 The UAE Trend Towards a Green Economy]
3.12. In efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals under the UN 2030 Agenda, the UAE has made a commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for generations through adopting green policies and initiatives. For example, the UAE adopted the green economy methodology as a path of sustainable development through the "Emirates Sustainable Development Strategy".
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/423/REV.1 |
G-3§13 |
United Arab Emirates |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
Other measures |
All products/economic activities |
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[3.12 (...) the UAE adopted the green economy methodology as a path of sustainable development through the "Emirates Sustainable Development Strategy"]
3.13. Through the strategy, the UAE aims to become a global hub and successful green economy model by creating a center for the export and re export of green products and technologies and maintaining a sustainable environment to support long term economic growth while protecting the environment.
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Environment
Green
Sustainable
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