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Are plastic bags illegal in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. Plastic bags are banned in the United Arab Emirates. Single-use plastic bags banned nationwide since 1 Jan 2024.

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• The United Arab Emirates is one of 59 countries where plastic bags are banned, and 26 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 2 (Oman).
• In Asia: banned in 8 of 46 countries.

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