Who are Emirates Biotech
We combine a passion for technology with a care for nature. As your partner of choice in achieving your commercial and sustainability goals, we use only the best-in-class technologies across all our processes.
- We are a company set to market and manufacture PLA biopolymers. We are committed to develop and grow the market for sustainable biopolymers.
- We are based in the United Arab Emirates and are the first of our kind in the Middle East region; we’re perfectly located to capitalise on rapidly growing markets for sustainable products.
- We are fully aligned with all circular economy and waste reduction regulations within the region.
- Our biodegradable PLA substitutes traditonal plastics that possess a higher carbon footprint.
- Our manufacturing process will be state-of-the-art and highly sustainable.

80 ktpa PLA plant in the UAE
UAE is uniquely positioned for a PLA facility:
- Fits UAE economic diversification strategy
- Fits UAE strategic initiatives on reducing plastics and food waste
- Presence of deep-sea ports with excellent storage facilities
- Very large per capita plastic consumption
- Extensive plastic converter network
Our shareholder - Global Biopolymers Industries
Global Biopolymers Industries (GBI) accelerates the transition to sustainable materials by developing and scaling biopolymer production.
GBI advances this vision through key projects: Emirates Biotech, which is building one of the world’s largest integrated PLA production facility in the UAE; GBI Biotech, the global sales office providing commercial and technical expertise to international markets; and the Minority Group Company, a strategic investment group dedicated to expanding the international ecosystem through collaborative partnerships.



GBI Biotech
GBI Biotech is a global marketing and sales platform for PLA, and the exclusive commercial home of Embio™ PLA biopolymers. Based in the United Arab Emirates, GBI Biotech connects GBI’s production capabilities with customers and partners worldwide, providing market access, technical expertise and application support.
Embio PLA is a biobased polymer offering a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared with conventional plastics, with circular end-of-life solutions including recycling and industrial composting. It is a key material for applications where performance, sustainability and the transition towards a circular economy come together.

Our location

Emirates Biotech
Headquaters:
Office 405-409,
Business Cluster – Building A1,
Dubai CommerCity,
Dubai,
UAE
Emirates Biotech
Production location:
KEZAD Free Zone,
Plot No KHIA4-03B,
Taweelah,
Abu Dhabi,
UAE