• Program Oil & Gas (upstream & downstream) Oil & Gas (upstream & downstream)
  • Type Report
  • Date 21 April 2025
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Abstract

This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of plastic waste disposal, recycling rates and the recycling infrastructure gaps in the GCC countries, along with encouraging policies to capture the untapped potential of the recycling sector, and transition from current disposal-focused practices to value-creating recycling systems. It will explore recycling strategies, technological innovations, economic viability, and government policies related to plastic waste management in the GCC region and benchmark against global players. By synthesizing existing studies, data, and case studies, this research seeks to identify opportunities and challenges for enhancing plastic recycling efforts in GCC countries.

Authors

Julio Arboleda

Senior Fellow- Oil & Gas Julio is an economist and civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy field. His experience includes…

Julio is an economist and civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the energy field. His experience includes energy policy and data analysis for international organizations, governmental advisory services, and the construction of energy projects. Julio also has a passion for sustainable energy and project management, both supported by his postgraduate studies. Before joining KAPSARC, Julio worked as a senior energy consultant within different organizations. For over seven years, during his position as energy policy analyst at OPEC, he was one of the major contributors to the OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO). His experience in both the governmental and private sectors, in the field and office, allows him to understand the dynamics of the energy sector.

Expertise

  • Energy Market Analysis and Outlook
  • Oil Market Forecast
  • Energy Policies Impact
  • Technology Developments and Alternative Energy Technologies

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Rami Shabaneh

Senior Fellow- Oil & Gas Rami Shabaneh is a senior fellow in the Oil and Gas program, with a focus on global gas and hydrogen…

Rami Shabaneh is a senior fellow in the Oil and Gas program, with a focus on global gas and hydrogen markets. Rami has nearly 15 years of research and industry experience analyzing energy markets and energy policy. Before joining KAPSARC, Rami worked at Cenovus Energy as a market fundamentals analyst, providing analytic support on specific issues affecting North American gas, natural gas liquids and condensate markets. His work informed the company’s hedging strategies. Before working at Cenovus Energy, Rami spent three years as a research economist at the Canadian Energy Research Institute. He holds a B.Sc. in actuarial science and an M.Sc. in sustainable energy development from the University of Calgary.

 

Expertise

  • Natural Gas and Hydrogen

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Noora Mukhtar

Noora Mukhtar

Senior Research Specialist

Dr.Sana Ben Kebaier

Dr.Sana Ben Kebaier

Head of Economic Research Department (A) at GPCA

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