Dubai, UAE — Circular manufacturing is no longer a future ambition — it is the transformation already reshaping industrial operations across the Middle East. This reality took center stage at CARE MENA 2025 during the panel “Circular Solutions: Redesigning Manufacturing for Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction.”
The session delivered a clear message:
The move from linear to regenerative systems is happening now — and the manufacturers leading it are unlocking new value, reducing costs, and strengthening long-term resilience.
Industry Leaders Driving the Circular Shift
Featuring experts from across metals, energy, fuels and agritech, the panel brought together a diverse range of perspectives and practical insights:
- Dr. Salam Al Sharif — Sharif Metals Group & Sharif Recycling Group
- Martin Popilka — P1 Energy
- Charles Gardner — Neutral Fuels
- Mahdi Alhindawi — Enjazponic
Moderated by Urooj Farhat of KPMG, the discussion explored how circularity is being operationalized across multiple sectors — from industrial recycling and waste-to-value systems to renewable fuels and sustainable production cycles.
A Practical Roadmap for Redesigning Manufacturing
Speakers highlighted the specific steps industries must take to build regenerative operations, including:
- Redesigning processes to eliminate waste at the source
- Embedding resource efficiency into production systems
- Transforming waste streams into new value chains
- Scaling industrial recycling and closed-loop models
- Using technology to track, measure and optimize material flows
- Accelerating cross-industry collaboration to align standards and unlock shared benefits
The panel emphasized that circularity is not an add-on — it is a business model transformation that directly affects competitiveness, cost structures and environmental impact.
A Defining Conversation for the Future of Manufacturing
The session reinforced that circular manufacturing is emerging as a strategic necessity for the region’s industrial sector. Companies that adopt regenerative practices today will be better positioned to meet regulatory expectations, investor requirements and the growing demand for sustainable products.
CARE 2025 continues to shine a spotlight on real solutions, real innovators and real progress across the sustainability landscape.
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