Singapore and Dubai – 12 October 2026 – To support future expansion plans, Global Biopolymers Industries (GBI) today announced a strategic realignment of its biopolymers business. Emirates Biotech will focus on building and operating a world-scale PLA production plant in the UAE while Embio Biotech will serve as the global commercial home of the Embio…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 September 2026 – Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a joint research project to design, build, and operate the UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorization pilot plant. Mixed food waste streams containing compostable packaging will be converted to renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership was officially…

Dubai, UAE – 12 June 2026 – Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will be exhibiting at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026. The event will take place in Saudi Arabia from 21-24 June at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the UAE Pavilion, where visitors…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 March 2026 Emirates Biotech has joined the CIRCLE consortium, a flagship initiative funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. The four-year project has €27 million in funding and brings together 17 partners across the value chain. Its goal is to…

Dubai, UAE – 22 December 2025 - Starting 1 Jan 2026 plastic beverage cups, lids, cutlery, food containers and straws will be banned when made from plastic. According to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), products made from plant-based PLA are recognized as viable alternatives for banned items. Ministerial Decision No. 380 of…

Dubai, UAE – 24 November 2025 – Emirates Biotech has launched its Embio product range, its new line of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers designed to offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.  The name Embio reflects the company’s Emirates roots, signifying a biopolymer made in the UAE, while highlighting its commitment to biotechnology and sustainability.…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 23 June 2025 – Emirates Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to conduct collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions. This initiative aims to strengthen the sustainability profile and functional performance of PLA, a bio-based and biodegradable…

Dubai, UAE – January 2, 2025 – Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will be participating in ArabPlast 2025, one of the largest international exhibitions for the plastics, petrochemicals, rubber, and plastic packaging industries in the Middle East. The company will be showcasing its innovative and sustainable solutions at Stand S2F04 in…

Dubai, UAE – 21 October 2024 – Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will participate at the European Bioplastics Conference 2024, to be held in Berlin. Marc Verbruggen, CEO of Emirates Biotech and a renowned leader in sustainable plastic solutions, will deliver an insightful presentation titled “Policies & Regional Market Trends Driving…

Emirates Biotech will be exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Show in Dubai from 10 to 12 September, marking the company’s first appearance at this prestigious event.