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United Arab Emirates

Policy framework

Tracked mandates

1

Active obligation

Policy targets

2

Published markers

Official sources

5

Government records

Mandate register

Requirements, timelines & compliance

Each obligation is tied to its administering authority and primary published source.

Aviation
1% SAF for departing flights from 2031
Production
Domestic HEFA and e-fuel projects
Phasing inSAF

National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy

A 1% SAF share of jet fuel uplifted by national carriers applies from 2031 under the national SAF policy, starting with locally produced fuel.

Timeline

  1. Oct 2023

    Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure publishes the SAF General Policy.

  2. 7 Dec 2023

    General Policy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel formally issued by the Cabinet.

  3. 2026

    Domestic SAF production and supply arrangements being built out.

  4. 2031

    1% SAF share for national carriers.

Requirements

  • Applies to fuel uplifted by UAE national carriers at UAE airports.
  • Emphasis on domestically produced SAF from waste and residue feedstock.
  • Supported by a national SAF roadmap and certification arrangements.

Compliance status & enforcement

Administrator
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure with the General Civil Aviation Authority
How compliance is shown
Reporting of SAF uplift volumes by carriers and fuel suppliers.
Penalty for shortfall
To be set out in implementing regulations.
Tradable unit
None — physical blend obligation