CPA and GPCA sign MoU on packaging circularity in the GCC
The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) and the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on packaging circularity policy and knowledge-sharing across the UAE and wider GCC. The agreement covers policy engagement, industry advocacy and joint workshops but sets no financial or capacity targets.
Why this mattersSignals coordinated industry lobbying on GCC packaging policy, which could shape future regional recycled-content or EPR rules.
- MoU signed by GPCA secretary general Mater Aldhafeeri and CPA chairman Mohamed Ali Eldabaa
- CPA launched in 2023 as an industry working group licensed under Dubai Chambers
- GPCA represents more than 240 member companies across the GCC chemical industry
- GPCA members account for over 95% of GCC chemical output, worth over USD 108 billion annually
- Cooperation areas include policy engagement, knowledge exchange and capacity building