10:03 pm - October 15, 2026Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has begun a four-week Dubai autonomous transit trial at Bluewaters, testing driverless electric pods on a dedicated guideway that could shape future clean mobility links across the emirate. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on 11 October the start of a four-week trial of…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority will host the emirate’s first Dubai electric vehicle exhibition and conference from 10 to 12 November, with more than 300 participants and 10,000 visitors expected at the trade centre. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on 4 October that it will organise the inaugural…
Holcim UAE and 44.01 have formally commissioned the UAE’s first industrial Fujairah carbon capture pilot, which stores cement plant CO2 in underground rock and gives heavy industry a working template for Net Zero 2050. Holcim UAE and carbon storage company 44.01 officially commissioned the UAE’s first live-condition carbon capture and…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has introduced mandatory emissions verification rules requiring high-emitting facilities to register, report and use accredited verifiers under a new digital tracking system. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued a resolution making emissions verification compulsory for facilities in the emirate’s highest-emitting sectors,…
UAE green sukuk issuance fell to zero in the first half of 2026, Moody’s said, down from 1.7 billion US dollars a year earlier, as GCC issuers pulled back and awaited a second-half recovery. UAE green sukuk issuance dropped to zero in the first half of 2026, according to a…
Emirates Water and Electricity Company projects Abu Dhabi carbon emissions falling by more than 45% by 2035, as solar capacity expands to over 35 gigawatts and battery storage reaches up to 15 gigawatts. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) announced on 21 September a forecast cut in Abu Dhabi carbon…
Nasdaq-listed Beam Global has signed a memorandum of understanding with Masdar City Free Zone to bring off-grid EV charging and energy storage technology into the Masdar City ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM) and its regional arm, Beam Middle East, have signed a memorandum of understanding with Masdar…
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Abu Dhabi solar capacity is set to expand by 3GW a year, the emirate’s energy chief says, as its clean energy share hits 47% and desalination shifts to reverse osmosis by 2035. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has set out plans to add 3GW of solar capacity a year, backed by round-the-clock battery storage, as part of a decade-long shift that has already lifted the emirate’s clean energy share, including nuclear, from 1% to 47%. In a 17 September interview, department chairman Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan said the emirate would keep expanding Abu Dhabi solar capacity while pushing almost all…
Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University have opened a pilot plant near Al Ain that converts food waste to biogas and compost, testing whether packaging waste can be processed alongside it too. Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a joint pilot project to convert food waste to biogas and compost at what they describe as the UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorisation plant. Sited near UAEU’s Al Ain campus, the plant will process up to 40kg of organic waste a day. The partnership was launched at UAEU with value-chain stakeholders including the Emirates Environmental Group, Hotpack,…
Dubai Municipality has launched an Existing Buildings Greening Guide, giving owners, operators and investors a practical framework for green building retrofits that cut energy and water use and emissions. Dubai Municipality has launched an Existing Buildings Greening Guide across the emirate on 16 September, giving building owners, operators, consultants and investors a practical roadmap for green building retrofits that improve environmental and operational performance. The civic body said the guide supports its wider objectives for sustainable urban development and a better quality of life across Dubai. The guide sets out best practice for green building retrofits while balancing sustainability requirements…
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has signed a two-year partnership with the World Economic Forum to accelerate UAE water innovation and connect solutions with the financing and markets needed to scale them. The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative announced on 15 September that it has signed a partnership agreement with the World Economic Forum to speed the adoption and deployment of practical water solutions, extending the Abu Dhabi initiative’s reach into the global water innovation ecosystem. The agreement runs for two years, through September 2028, and centres on closing a persistent gap between promising water technologies and the financing,…
Khalifa University has launched a UNESCO Chair on Global Water Resilience, uniting research, policy and industry to strengthen UAE water security ahead of the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi this December. Khalifa University has established the UNESCO Chair on Global Water Resilience, Innovation and Sustainable Solutions, a UAE-anchored platform intended to connect scientific research with policy and industry on water treatment, desalination, wastewater reuse and governance. The university announced the Chair on 30 June, framing it as a direct contribution to UAE water security ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, which the UAE co-hosts with Senegal in Abu…
Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei told WAM the UAE has lifted its combined nuclear and renewables target to 35% by 2030-2031, saying new plants and private competition will deliver it.
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development wants to mobilise $2bn by 2030 through its Global Water Platform, half of it the Fund’s own money, to reach 10 million people with safe water. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has named the Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform as the main…
Hub71’s renewed Initiate programme draws over 5,500 applications, highlighting growing demand for structured early-stage startup support in Abu Dhabi, with new ventures like Prism56 exemplifying regional innovation and AI adoption. Hub71 is expanding its Initiate programme after attracting over 5,500 applications from founders in the very early stages of building…
Researchers at United Arab Emirates University have created a sustainable catalyst using desert sand, biochar from date pits, and nickel, offering a local solution for clean-energy technologies and resource efficiency. Researchers over at United Arab Emirates University have come up with a pretty interesting green catalyst. It’s made from desert…
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Startups in Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 ecosystem have raised more than $2.7bn since 2019, with its ClimateTech vertical part of a specialist strategy as the emirate works to diversify its economy. Startups based at Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s government-backed technology ecosystem, have raised more than $2.7bn (AED 9.9bn) since the platform opened in 2019, according to figures published on 8 June in the hub’s 2025 Impact Report. The same companies generated $1.5bn (AED 5.4bn) in revenue over the period. The totals mark a milestone in the emirate’s drive to build a diversified, innovation-led economy. The figures point to a startup base with…
Marafiq is set to build a new industrial desalination plant in Duqm, underscoring the growing importance of integrated water services for Oman’s emerging low-carbon heavy industry sector and supporting Meranti Green Steel’s ambitious project aiming for mid-2029 completion. Marafiq is gearing up to build a new industrial desalination plant in Duqm, which really highlights just how crucial water infrastructure has become for the region’s emerging low-carbon heavy industry sector. The Centralised Utilities Company for the Special Economic Zone at Duqm will handle the financing and development of this facility, and it’s meant to serve Meranti Green Steel’s upcoming iron project,…
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The UAE has expanded its long-term residency options by launching the Blue Visa, a renewable 10-year permit aimed at leading figures in environmental science, sustainability investment, and climate innovation, signalling a strategic push to position itself as a global hub for eco-friendly expertise and green investment. The UAE is broadening its options for long-term residency by extending the Blue Visa to individuals involved in sustainability, climate science, and environmental protection. This new route now joins the country’s more well-known Golden and Green visas. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, this scheme offers a renewable…
On World Environment Day, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority highlights ambitious renewable energy initiatives, including the world’s largest single-site solar farm and the region’s first green hydrogen project, signalling a rapid shift towards a lower-carbon economy by 2030. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority used World Environment Day as a chance to highlight just how far its programme for clean energy has come , showcasing a broad set of projects that, they say, are helping Dubai edge closer to a lower-carbon economy. This annual event, held this year on June 5th under the theme “Now For Climate”, gave DEWA the perfect…
Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in nuclear policy and international cooperation, steps into the role of director-general at the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, signalling a move towards stability and global credibility in the country’s nuclear programme. The UAE has recently appointed Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as the new director-general of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). This move puts quite possibly one of the country’s most seasoned nuclear diplomats, at the forefront of its main nuclear oversight body. In accordance with a federal decree issued by UAE President His Highness…
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) hosts a pivotal forum to demystify ESG requirements for businesses, unveiling new partnerships to integrate sustainability into daily operations amid regional shifts towards cleaner industry practices. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has really stepped up its efforts in promoting sustainability, especially by organising a forum aimed at making environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements feel less like an abstract concept and more practical for businesses to implement daily. Honestly, the event, called “ESG Simplified – What’s Mandatory, What’s Smart, and What Comes Next,” drew together company leaders, specialists in sustainability, and policymakers to…
The UAE Food Bank and DP World Foundation launch ‘Sustainable Goodness’, transforming abandoned port shipments into meals for those in need, aligning waste reduction with humanitarian efforts at Jebel Ali Port. The UAE Food Bank, along with the DP World Foundation, has rolled out a new programme aimed at turning abandoned food shipments into meals for those in need. It’s a clever move that ties waste reduction directly to humanitarian efforts , particularly at one of the region’s busiest logistics gateways, Jebel Ali Port. This initiative, which they’ve christened “Sustainable Goodness”, was unveiled in Dubai with collaborations from Dubai Municipality,…
The United Arab Emirates secures a top 10 position in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, underscoring its effective, innovative, and future-ready governance model recognised worldwide. The United Arab Emirates has, once again, established itself among the world’s most closely observed examples of government efficiency, earning a spot in the top 10 of the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index. For a nation that has built much of its modern identity on traits like speed, coordination, and long-term planning, this isn’t just a symbolic achievement. No, it signals yet again that the UAE’s administrative model is being recognised internationally as one…
The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi is launching a programme to tag and monitor 100,000 native trees with QR codes, aiming to protect vital species and bolster environmental management amid rapid development and climate challenges. Abu Dhabi has started attaching digital identities to its native trees, turning what was once a straightforward conservation project into a broader statement about how the emirate plans to manage its natural landscape in this warming, scarce-resource environment with rapid development sweeping across the region. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has rolled out a programme to tag and document 100,000 indigenous trees throughout the…
Saudi Arabia’s rapid expansion into renewables, driven by Vision 2030, is reshaping the Gulf’s clean energy scene, challenging the UAE’s dominance and pushing the region towards industrialised green energy ecosystems amid technical and infrastructural hurdles. Saudi Arabia’s swift expansion into renewables has definitely shaken up the Gulf’s clean energy scene. It’s nudged the United Arab Emirates into second place after years where Abu Dhabi was pretty much setting the pace regionally. That shift really reflects a broader change in how the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are approaching their energy policies , no longer just about climate goals but also about…
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA highlights the UAE’s successful development of a safe, transparent nuclear programme, emphasising its strategic importance amid rising global energy demands and regional security considerations. Rafael Mariano Grossi, who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (or IAEA, as some might call it), has given some pretty positive remarks about the UAE’s efforts in building a nuclear programme focused on peace. He made sure to highlight that safety, openness, and working together on an international level are emphasised at the centre of their approach. During a formal visit to the UAE , which…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens applications for its 2026-2027 Academic Scholarship Programme, aiming to develop Emirati talent in emerging transport technologies and support the city’s smart mobility ambitions. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened up applications for its Academic Scholarship Programme for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative is part of a long-standing effort to develop Emirati expertise in technical fields that are closely linked to the future of transportation. The programme targets talented Emirati high-school graduates, as well as current university students, offering places in specialised majors that support Dubai’s move towards smarter and…
