UAE Launches Naseej Initiative to Tackle Textile Waste and Promote Circular Fashion
The United Arab Emirates has introduced Naseej, the National Initiative for Textile Circularity, aimed at addressing the country's significant textile waste problem. The initiative, launched under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, seeks to create a comprehensive system for collecting, reusing, recycling, and reducing textile waste. The UAE generates approximately 220,000 metric tons of textile waste annually, and Naseej aims to integrate government agencies, businesses, researchers, recyclers, community organizations, and consumers to tackle this issue. The initiative is expected to support national programs, improve collection and recycling infrastructure, and create markets for circular textile solutions. However, questions remain about the establishment of permanent collection points, binding targets, and large-scale recycling facilities. 
