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The UAE is taking significant steps to eliminate single-plastics use to help safeguard the environment. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The UAE is taking significant steps to eliminate single-plastics use to help safeguard the environment. Chris Whiteoak / The National
What does the UAE's ban on single-use plastics mean for the environment?
Plastic bags to be banned in Emirates from January next year, with other types to follow in 2026