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Abu Dhabi – 22 June 2026: The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported a 21% increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The strong growth rates in the number of new economic licences and categories across the emirate’s regions and economic sectors reaffirms the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem for quality investments and its ability to sustain growth despite the challenges witne

Final phase of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 comes into force on 1 January 2026. Ban covers a wide range of single-use plastic products, including cutlery, cups, plates, lids, and tableware. Measure aligns with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating single-use products nationwide. Initiative supports circular economy principles, environmental protection, and sustainable consumption practices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 December 2025: In implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 regulating the use of single-use products in the Emirate of Dubai — issued by His Highnes