4:46 am - October 20, 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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Abu Dhabi: The UAE has inked a $200 billion deal with the US to build the world’s largest AI campus powered by 5 gigawatts, aiming to lead AI innovation by 2031 while addressing migrant labour issues and geopolitical tech rivalries involving China. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is making a substantial commitment to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, harnessing its vast oil wealth to fund an ambitious initiative. Recently, an impressive $200 billion deal was struck with the United States, aimed at establishing what is projected to be the world’s largest AI campus, designed to run on 5…
Dubai: DEWA’s 700MW concentrated solar power project has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the highest capacity single-operator CSP plant worldwide, reinforcing Dubai’s leadership in hybrid solar technology and supporting the UAE’s net-zero emissions target for 2050. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has marked a significant achievement with the official recognition by Guinness World Records of its concentrated solar power (CSP) project as the highest capacity single-operator CSP plant globally, holding an impressive capacity of 700 megawatts (MW). This accolade, presented to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s Managing Director and CEO, during a ceremony, underscores Dubai’s…
UAE: The Emirates Development Bank has launched the AED 1 billion Emirates Growth Fund to support SMEs with growth equity investments between AED 10-50 million, targeting sector diversification and contributing to the AED 300bn industrial GDP goal by 2031 through strategic partnerships and value creation. The Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has made a significant stride in fostering economic growth with the recent launch of the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF), a substantial AED 1 billion growth equity platform aimed at bolstering the resilience and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the UAE. This initiative, officially launched at the fourth…
GCC region: Facing acute desertification and scarce arable land, the Gulf Cooperation Council is turning to cutting-edge technologies like AI and biochar, alongside regional collaboration initiatives such as the Middle East Green Initiative, to restore ecosystems and secure water and food resilience amid worsening climate conditions. Land degradation and desertification pose significant challenges across the globe, yet their impacts are particularly acute in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where extreme climatic conditions exacerbate food security and water resource issues. A recent report by Arthur D. Little underscores the urgent need for innovative, technology-driven solutions tailored to the specific environmental…
Ras Al Khaimah and Miami: The two cities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in urban planning, public security, tourism, innovation, and sustainability, building on growing US-UAE economic ties and aiming to boost investment, job creation and cultural exchange. Ras Al Khaimah and Miami, Florida, have taken a significant step towards enhancing their collaborative efforts by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting cooperation across numerous sectors of shared interest. This agreement was formalised in a ceremony attended by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,…
Abu Dhabi: Eneron’s Magnus hybrid police vehicle, debuting by 2028, offers a 900 km range, drone deployment, and EV charging. Designed for off-road autonomy and equipped with high-tech surveillance, it marks a leap in UAE’s green mobility and smart public safety initiatives. Eneron, the tactical mobility arm of UAE-based Kintsugi Holding, has recently unveiled the Magnus, an advanced hybrid police vehicle designed to meet the specific operational requirements of Abu Dhabi Police. This futuristic vehicle, expected to debut between 2027 and 2028, represents a significant leap in law enforcement technology, integrating multiple functionalities that extend beyond mere patrol duties. Revealed…
UAE: ADNOC Logistics and Services has launched a trial of REGENT’s electric seaglider ‘Viceroy’, aiming to revolutionise offshore personnel transport with speeds up to 300 km/h and cut operational costs and emissions by 80%, supporting the nation’s Net Zero by 2045 ambitions and enhancing local manufacturing. ADNOC Logistics and Services has embarked on an ambitious project that could redefine maritime transport in the UAE. In an era that increasingly prioritises sustainability, the company has selected REGENT’s electric seaglider for a proof-of-concept trial aimed at revolutionising the transport of personnel to and from offshore energy infrastructure. This initiative was announced at…
UAE: ROX Motor partners with Borouge to utilise advanced recyclable polyolefin materials, enhancing lightweight luxury EVs and supporting regional manufacturing under national sustainability initiatives like Operation 300 Billion. ROX Motor, a rising player in the global luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, has embarked on a significant partnership with Borouge, an influential name in petrochemicals. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance sustainable mobility through the innovative use of advanced polyolefin materials specifically designed for the automotive industry. Such materials are increasingly seen as vital for addressing the dual objectives of enhancing vehicle performance while reducing environmental impact. The partnership will…
Abu Dhabi: Exeed Industries and Partanna Oasis formalise a partnership to produce carbon-negative cement using innovative brine-derived magnesium compounds, aiming to decarbonise the UAE’s construction sector and position the region as a global leader in sustainable building technologies. Exeed Industries has recently formalised a partnership with Partanna Oasis aimed at revolutionising the construction landscape in the United Arab Emirates through the introduction of carbon-negative cement technologies. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signifies more than a mere business agreement; it embodies a collective ambition to tackle significant climate challenges by innovating within a sector notorious for its environmental impact. The collaboration…
Abu Dhabi: The emirate leads in harnessing AI to boost energy efficiency, saving $500 million and cutting one million tonnes of carbon emissions. As AI’s electricity needs surge globally, integrating innovation with sustainability becomes vital in the race to net zero. In an era where the intersection of technological advancement and ecological sustainability is more pressing than ever, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the energy sector stands as a beacon of hope. This powerful synergy has the potential to revolutionise global energy systems and propel the transition towards a net-zero future. With the urgency of climate change becoming…
