{"id":69184,"date":"2026-05-05T15:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=69184"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:47:06","slug":"star-paper-mill-inks-milestone-partnerships-with-sweden-austrian-entities-strengthen-uaes-global-trade-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/star-paper-mill-inks-milestone-partnerships-with-sweden-austrian-entities-strengthen-uaes-global-trade-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Paper Mill Inks Milestone Partnerships with Sweden, Austrian Entities, Strengthen UAE\u2019s Global Trade Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make It In The Emirates 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Star Paper Mill Inks Milestone Partnerships with Sweden, Austrian Entities, Strengthen UAE\u2019s Global Trade Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Strategic partnerships signed in the presence of H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade to speed up export momentum while reinforcing domestic market commitment<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Recycling 100% waste paper, Star Paper Mill enhances circular economy and complements the UAE\u2019s net-zero ambitions<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Abu Dhabi, May 5, 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0 In the presence of H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, the waste paper recycling-focused leading paper manufacturer, Star Paper Mills, today signed two milestone global trade partnerships at Make it in the Emirates 2026 (MIITE), complementing the UAE\u2019s global trade leadership and economic resilience irrespective of geopolitical challenges.<\/h3>\n

    The strategic partnerships signed with the Austrian, Henzel Sales, and Ekman & Co. AB of Sweden in the presence of the respective ambassadors of the countries, H.E Dr. Etienne Berchtold and H.E Frederik Floren, will help Star Paper Mill achieve a target of 68,000 metric tonnes in exports of recycled paper and a similar volume of supply in the domestic market.<\/h3>\n

    \u201cThese partnerships will enable us to reach new markets and consumer segments efficiently reinforcing the UAE\u2019s reputation as a reliable and high-quality exporter of sustainable paper products.\u00a0 These collaborations will further enhance our growth journey, across global and domestic markets, said Hussein Adam Ali, Chairman, Star Paper Mill.<\/h3>\n

    On the export front, the partnership with Henzel Sales will help create a scalable, structured and robust market engagement and entry model for new geographies efficiently. Ekman & Co. AB will look after the distribution within the UAE, strengthening domestic supply chains and enhancing customer engagement.<\/h3>\n

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    \u201cThe partnerships underscore the UAE\u2019s deepening international trade relationships and its commitment to strengthening economic ties with key global partners. This milestone reflects the nation\u2019s strategic focus on sustainable manufacturing, export growth, and industrial excellence, while reinforcing its position as a leading global trade hub. Through such partnerships, Star Paper Mill is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to the UAE\u2019s non-oil economy and to the expansion of its global trade footprint,\u201d said Majid Rasheed, Managing Director of Star Paper Mill.<\/h3>\n

    The partnerships also come in the context of the imminent official opening of the AED 200 million Star Paper recycled container board mill in KEZAD (Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi), which is operational now. The landmark 135,000 tonne recycled container board mill on 59,000 square metres, reflects the vision of the UAE\u2019s leadership to foster sustainable industries,<\/h3>\n

    On the export front, Star Paper Mill is targeting a wide geographic footprint, including the GCC, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, with the GCC region remaining its largest and most strategic export market. Demand for biodegradable recycled container boards used in the manufacture of corrugated cartons and paper bags is on the upswing across markets, particularly in the UAE and the GCC estimated at a 10-12 per cent annual growth.<\/h3>\n

    It is estimated that the UAE alone requires over 1 billion paper bags per year, in retail, food service, and e-commerce sectors. The UAE has over 40 corrugating plants with an annual consumption of about 400,000 metric tonnes, representing roughly 59% of local production.<\/h3>\n

    \u201cThe collaboration reflects the strength of economic relations between Austria and the UAE. It demonstrates how industrial partnerships can create mutual value, drive innovation, and contribute to more sustainable global supply chains.,\u201d said H. E. Dr. Etienne Berchtold.<\/h3>\n

    The UAE\u2019s paper industry as a whole is well-positioned for export growth. With six recycled containerboard mills producing a combined 675,000 metric tonnes annually\u2014valued at approximately AED 1.25 billion\u2014the country has emerged as a net exporter of packaging materials. Local demand accounts for roughly 59% of production, leaving a significant surplus to serve international markets, thereby strengthening the UAE\u2019s non-oil export economy.<\/h3>\n

    \u00a0\u201cRooted in Sweden\u2019s tradition of sustainable resource management and long-term thinking, this agreement reflects the strength of a partnership built on trust, sustainability, and shared ambition. With Ekman\u2019s global experience, it goes beyond what is signed on paper, bringing Swedish expertise and Emirati vision together to create lasting impact and contribute to a more circular and resilient economy,\u201d said H.E Fredrik Flor\u00e9n.<\/h3>\n

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    Make It In The Emirates 2026 Star Paper Mill Inks Milestone Partnerships with Sweden, Austrian Entities, Strengthen UAE\u2019s Global Trade Leadership Strategic partnerships signed in the presence of H.E Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade to speed up export momentum while reinforcing domestic market commitment Recycling 100% waste paper, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69183,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13],"tags":[29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69184"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69184"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69184\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69186,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69184\/revisions\/69186"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}