Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates launched the National Initiative for Textile Circularity "Naseej", as a strategic mandate contributing to the transition of the textile sector toward a circular economic system.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the initiative comes under the directive of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Formed through a strategic partnership between the National Projects Office, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism of the UAE, Emirates Foundation, and Tadweer Group, it serves as a unified national platform coordinating policy, industry action, research, and public engagement across the textile value chain.
Naseej responds to this challenge with a structured national approach that strengthens collection and recycling systems, advances research and innovation, and fosters a culture of conscious consumption aligned with circular economy principles. In the UAE, annual textile waste volumes are estimated to reach approximately 220,000 tonnes.
Her Highness Shaikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, stated that Naseej reaffirms the UAE's commitment to sustainability as a shared national responsibility. It reflects a forward-looking vision that transforms challenges into lasting opportunities by driving positive behavioural change, encouraging responsible resource use, and empowering community participation and volunteering. The initiative lays the foundation for resilient, future-ready development that benefits generations to come.
Following its launch, Naseej will roll out a series of national programmes to support sustainable textile practices, strengthen collection and recycling infrastructure, and advance research, pilots, and market development initiatives that enable scalable circular solutions across the UAE.