12:28 am - August 31, 2026Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has renewed a five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international banks, reinforcing liquidity as it pushes towards 100GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has renewed its five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international…
Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative with five government partners, extending agricultural waste guidance to farms across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative, extending agricultural waste management support to…
An Abu Dhabi Chamber report projects the UAE will have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production costs by 2030, with Abu Dhabi targeting 1.4 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen a year by 2031. The UAE is on track to have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production…
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…
Expo City Dubai has begun issuing the UAE’s inaugural Green Licences, setting a new standard for sustainability-driven businesses within the country’s Green Innovation District, and signalling a strategic shift towards green economic growth. Expo City Dubai has started issuing the UAE’s very first Green Licences, marking a notable milestone. Six…
Abu Dhabi is launching a pioneering initiative to scatter 10 million native seeds across its arid landscapes, aiming to combat land degradation, boost biodiversity, and demonstrate regional leadership in ecological rehabilitation amidst climate challenges. Abu Dhabi is gearing up for what’s arguably one of the most ambitious desert restoration projects…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is expanding the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park beyond 8,000 MW and adding storage and hydropower, pushing clean energy towards 36% of the emirate’s mix by 2030. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) expects the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to…
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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has closed a $5.1bn debt package for a $6.1bn solar-and-storage plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, setting a financing benchmark for uninterrupted clean power. Masdar has reached financial close on its $6.1bn round-the-clock clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, raising $5.1bn in debt from a consortium of international and local banks. The company confirmed the milestone in a statement on 13 July, as reported by The National. Masdar is funding $1bn of equity, with the remaining $5.1bn provided by 13 international and local banks. It is developing the plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity…
Tadweer Group aims to revolutionise Abu Dhabi’s waste system with a comprehensive plan including waste-to-energy, material recovery, digital tracking, and community involvement, targeting an 80% diversion rate from landfills by 2031. Tadweer Group is really making moves to implement a far more ambitious waste management system in Abu Dhabi. They’ve announced an aim to divert a massive 80% of waste away from landfills by 2031, as part of a broader push towards creating a circular economy. Quite an impressive goal, don’t you think? The target, as explained by Ahmed Al Kayyoomi, who’s Tadweer’s executive director of strategy and business performance,…
Abu Dhabi’s Estidama initiative integrates environmental standards with cultural and regional considerations, leveraging digital tools to promote resilient, sustainable urban growth in the face of climate challenges. Estidama, the Arabic word meaning sustainability, has really become one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive ideas in urban planning. It was created as part of the emirate’s long-term growth strategy, with a straightforward yet ambitious goal: to support development that enhances quality of life without sacrificing its environmental or cultural identity. The initiative was introduced by Abu Dhabi’s urban planning authorities in order to align growth with the broader economic vision for 2030.…
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has finalised a AED35 million project to extend natural gas services to residential districts in Dibba Al Hisn, marking a significant step in the emirate’s push for cleaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has wrapped up a natural gas connection project in Dibba Al Hisn, marking yet another step in the emirate’s ongoing efforts to expand access to cleaner energy infrastructure. Based on reports from Gulf News and Sharjah24, the project cost around AED35 million, roughly equivalent to $9.5 million, and was aimed at bringing natural…
As Abu Dhabi marks Union Pledge Day, energy officials highlight the ongoing commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and resilience, building on the UAE’s founding principles to meet future challenges. On Union Pledge Day, Abu Dhabi’s energy leaders framed the occasion as both a celebration of the UAE’s founding and a reminder that there’s still quite a bit of work to do ahead. H.E. Eng Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said the anniversary really reflects the core principles on which the country was built, as well as the responsibility to turn that legacy…
The UAE is increasingly integrating science and innovation into its long-term development strategy, with major investments in space exploration, AI infrastructure, and climate technology positioning it as a rising global technological power. From the moment the federation was established, the UAE has viewed science and innovation not just as side…
JA Solar has begun delivering photovoltaic modules for Masdar’s ambitious 24/7 clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step towards creating a reliable, continuous renewable power supply supported by massive storage and new technology integration. JA Solar has started sending photovoltaic modules to Masdar’s flagship 24/7 renewable energy…
Dubai’s Bustanica farm exemplifies innovative, data-driven indoor agriculture, showcasing how the Gulf is rethinking food production amidst a hotter, drier future by utilising AI, hydroponics, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Dubai’s Bustanica farm has become one of the clearest examples of how the Gulf is rethinking food production for a hotter, drier…
The UAE has become the highest-ranked Arab nation in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index, reflecting significant investments and policy shifts towards sustainability, including waste management, biodiversity, and renewable energy expansion. The UAE has become the highest-ranked Arab nation in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index , and honestly, that really highlights…
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ENOC’s partnership with EVS aims to expand quick and specialised maintenance services for electric vehicles across key regions in the UAE, signalling a significant step towards integrated electric mobility support. ENOC has partnered up with EVS to expand access to quick maintenance services for electric vehicles right here in the UAE. This move really shows how the country’s charging and servicing network is feeling the heat , or, well, the pressure , to keep pace with the rapid rise in EV adoption. The plan is to offer speedy EV maintenance through AutoPro, ENOC’s established vehicle service network, at four selected…
A Dubai-based biotech firm is turning date palm residues into biofertilisers, boosting crop yields and soil health for thousands of small farmers, as part of a broader push towards a circular economy and climate resilience in the region. Dubai’s efforts to turn agricultural waste into a climate-smart business seem to be gaining real momentum, with a biotech start-up now transforming date palm residues into biofertilisers , a move that’s boosted crop yields, improved soils, and brought thousands of small farmers into a more circular production cycle. The company, called B-Vita, has been recognised as part of Dubai Future Solutions –…
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Miral unveils four ambitious projects for 2026 aimed at integrating digital tools and scientific research to safeguard endangered species and enhance sustainable food practices in Abu Dhabi, reflecting a wider shift in UAE’s environmental strategy. Miral has outlined four key conservation priorities for 2026, expanding its environmental initiatives in Abu Dhabi through projects that blend wildlife preservation, data science, and research into food systems. These programs, announced under the company’s IMPACT by Miral platform, focus on sea turtles, the Arabian Sand Cat, the Dama Gazelle, and AI-enabled aquaculture. Collectively, they reflect a broader shift happening across the UAE, where conservation…
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan opened the Economy Middle East Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the UAE’s resilient economic model and calling for regional cooperation to navigate technological and environmental transitions. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan kicked off the Economy Middle East Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, taking the stage to argue that the UAE’s economic model could serve as a sort of template for the wider region, especially as it navigates through a period of uncertainty, technological upheaval, and the green transition. The event, held at Rosewood Abu Dhabi with the support of Abu…
Sungrow partners with Masdar to deliver the UAE’s first gigascale, round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi, combining 5.2 GW of solar with 19 GWh of storage to redefine regional clean energy prospects. Sungrow has recently entered into an agreement with Masdar to supply energy storage and photovoltaic inverter equipment for what the companies call the UAE’s very first gigascale, round-the-clock renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi. This initiative, developed by Masdar in collaboration with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), aims to combine a hefty 5.2 gigawatts of solar PV capacity with a 19 gigawatt-hour battery energy storage…
First Abu Dhabi Bank surpasses 75% of its AED500 billion goal for climate-related projects between 2022 and 2025, bolstering the UAE’s green economy with significant investments across renewables, EVs, and low-carbon infrastructure. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) recently announced that it has played a key role in financing sustainable and transition-focused projects valued at AED381 billion from 2022 through 2025. That’s already more than 75% of their goal to reach AED500 billion by 2030. Pretty impressive, right? This number was highlighted in a report featured by Sky News Arabia. It covers about 280 deals spread across 41 countries and encompasses…
The ongoing Middle East conflict is causing short-term delays and rising costs in renewable energy projects across the region, but is also prompting a strategic move towards local manufacturing to enhance energy resilience. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already having a noticeable impact on the deployment of renewable energy initiatives across the region, even as it underscores the importance of cleaner energy sources for the long haul. According to an analysis from Rystad Energy, the immediate consequence appears to be a delay, somewhere in the range of three to twelve months, in active project pipelines. Interestingly enough,…
DHL Express partners with SAF One to secure 25,000 tonnes of unblended SAF annually from Bahrain’s first dedicated production site, marking a significant step towards regional decarbonisation and industrialising sustainable aviation fuel in the Gulf. DHL Express has stepped up its efforts to promote cleaner aviation fuels with a new long-term supply deal that will connect the Middle East’s first planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production site to its global network. According to a statement from DHL Group, the company has signed an offtake agreement with Dubai-based SAF developer SAF One, which will give DHL Express access to 25,000 metric…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is ramping up its seawater reverse osmosis capacity to 120 million imperial gallons per day in 2026, marking a strategic move away from thermal desalination towards more energy-efficient, lower-emission methods. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is planning to add another 120 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) capacity throughout 2026, as part of its broader push toward cleaner, lower-emission water production methods in the emirate. In its first-quarter 2026 financial results, DEWA mentioned that it has already commissioned Block A of the Hassyan SWRO plant, which boosted its…
Khalifa University signs a deal with Italy’s Magaldi Power to explore the deployment of thermal energy storage technologies in the UAE, supporting the nation’s renewable energy transition and industrial decarbonisation efforts. Khalifa University’s Advanced Power and Energy Centre recently signed an agreement with Italy’s Magaldi Power S.p.A., aiming to explore how the company’s thermal energy storage technologies could be put to use in the UAE. This move adds another international dimension to the UAE’s ongoing clean energy efforts. The deal, which is essentially a consultancy service agreement, pairs one of the region’s leading research universities with a company that describes…
Emsteel’s collaboration with Gulf Cryo highlights the UAE’s advancing efforts to create a practical, integrated industrial carbon management market, moving beyond pilot projects towards a holistic decarbonisation ecosystem. Emsteel’s recent partnership with Gulf Cryo really underscores the UAE’s ongoing push to develop an industrial carbon management market, particularly as big-emission industries seek practical ways to lower their emissions without sacrificing competitiveness. The steel producer and the industrial gases firm have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and utilization (CCU) across Emsteel’s operations. According to both companies, this plan doesn’t just focus on capturing emissions at the…
Du has launched a specialised industrial AI platform in the UAE, leveraging sovereign cloud infrastructure and local partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation and digital independence. Du has taken another step forward in developing the UAE’s sovereign digital infrastructure with the launch of an industrial AI platform focused on manufacturers and heavy industry players , a move that really highlights how telecom companies in the Gulf region are moving beyond just providing connectivity. The platform was introduced during du’s participation in the fifth edition of Make It in the Emirates 2026. The event centered around themes like industrial localization, supply chain…
