Plastics Circularity Policies in the GCC: From Regulatory Evolution to Implementation Pathways

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Download report As Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states strengthen their waste management and circular-economy frameworks, translating policy objectives into practical outcomes is an important priority for governments and industry. This GPCA publication examines the evolution of plastics circularity policies across the six GCC states, highlighting regulatory developments, implementation challenges and opportunities for greater regional…

Be The Change Campaign: Summary Report (2024-2025)

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Download report Be The Change is GPCA’s flagship educational campaign, evolved from the successful Waste Free Environment initiative (2013–2020). The program engages students aged 8–12 across GCC schools to inspire lasting behavioral change around plastic use and waste management. Through interactive, school-based learning, students are introduced to the role of plastics, the challenges of plastic waste,…

Navigating the Climate Transition in the GCC’s Chemical Industry

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Download report Developed in collaboration between GPCA and dss+, “Navigating the Climate Transition in the GCC’s Chemical Industry” is a region-specific, evidence-based blueprint for achieving low-carbon competitiveness in the GCC chemicals industry. It sets the context for the industry, which is facing rising physical and transition risks, evolving policies, and shifting market expectations. The report’s output…

Could Liquid-To-Chemicals Become a Key Long-term driver for GCC Petrochemicals?

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Download report The Q3 2025 GPCA Chem-Focus explores the rising potential of Liquid-to-Chemicals (LTC) as a strategic growth engine for the GCC petrochemical industry. With limited ethane supply and growing naphtha and condensate surpluses, LTC enables producers to convert up to 45% of the crude barrel into high-value chemicals. This unlocks margins 24.5% higher than…