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Last update: 8 hours agoPlastic Crackdown in Iraq: Iraq’s environment ministry says the country generates about 16,000 tons of plastic waste daily, and a new cabinet decision orders stores to stop handing out free single-use plastic bags within six months, with plastic bag imports halted and bans on their use in bakeries. UAE EV Momentum: The UAE leads the Middle East in EV sales for a second straight year, backed by its 2023 National Electric Vehicles Policy and expanding charging and investment. ADGM Banking Boost: Cantor gets ADGM approval to operate regulated activities in Abu Dhabi, expanding its Middle East investment banking hub. Sustainable Finance Push: First Abu Dhabi Bank reports AED381bn mobilised in sustainable and transition finance (2022–2025), supporting jobs and green/transition projects. Eid Readiness: UAE climate authorities say they’re fully ready for Eid Al Adha, with around-the-clock veterinary checks at ports. Trade Links: Dubai Chamber wraps up a trade mission to Ethiopia, pitching the country as a fast-rising investment destination.
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