The Sharjah Executive Council have announced that single-use plastic bags will be banned in Sharjah.
The complete ban on single-use plastic bags will prohibit trade, produce, offer or import and will take into effect on 1 January 2024.
From 1 October, a tariff of 25 fils will be applicable for each single-use plastic bag, in anticipation of the complete ban in 2024.
Alternatives to plastic bags with set specifications will be approved by the Department of Municipalities Affairs.
The decision has been made due to the detrimental effect plastic has on the environment.