9:06 pm - April 3, 2026ADNEC Group has extended its clean-energy partnership with EWEC to power its Al Ain events centre, marking a significant step towards decarbonising the UAE’s MICE industry with aims for full carbon neutrality by 2045. ADNEC Group has broadened its strategic clean-energy partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC)…
The UAE has launched its first phase of a national R&D tax incentive programme, offering companies up to 50% tax credits to boost high-value science and tech activities, as part of broader economic diversification measures. The UAE has begun rolling out the first phase of a national research and development…
The United Arab Emirates is set to rapidly expand its solar capacity, aiming for over 32 GW by 2035, supported by major projects, policy commitments, and evolving energy infrastructure, marking a significant shift towards clean energy diversification. According to the latest assessment by GlobalData, the power sector in the United…
Germany and the United Arab Emirates are deepening their cooperation in green hydrogen and renewable energy, aiming to build a resilient, low-carbon energy supply chain that could accelerate global decarbonisation efforts and reshape industry dynamics. The United Arab Emirates and Germany have stepped up their cooperation in energy and climate…
Silal’s partnership with the National Agricultural Centre in Ras Al Khaimah aims to enhance local farming, boost food resilience, and integrate advanced technology, marking a significant shift in the UAE’s agricultural landscape. Silal is expanding its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah through a partnership with the National Agricultural Centre, with…
Masdar’s ambitious RTC project in Abu Dhabi combines a 5.2 GW solar array with 19 GWh of battery storage, aiming to deliver 24/7 clean energy and set a global precedent for dispatchable solar power. Just outside Abu Dhabi, a vast desert landscape is in the midst of transforming into one…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy introduces a ground-breaking framework enabling consumers to generate and manage their own solar power, aiming to boost renewable capacity and optimise demand during peak hours. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has rolled out a formal framework for on-site solar power generation. They’ve…
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Ahmedabad-based Sahaj Solar Ltd plans to establish a 750 MW solar panel manufacturing facility in the UAE, marking a strategic move to access larger markets and reduce costs amid changing global dynamics. Ahmedabad-based Sahaj Solar Ltd has recently taken steps to establish a manufacturing presence overseas. Specifically, they’ve approved the setting up of a subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates to pursue a proposed 750 MW solar panel production facility, in partnership with a strategic collaborator. This decision marks a shift from their earlier plan of constructing the first phase within India and hints at a broader effort to tap…
As the UAE enforces phased bans on single-use plastics, local firms like Avani Eco Middle East are leading a shift towards sustainable packaging, driven by regulatory changes, financial backing, and a growing focus on environmental impact. As the UAE tightens its grip on single-use plastics, there’s also a quieter but steadily growing shift happening in the business world, companies are rethinking how they package and deliver goods. You can see this change in the rapid rise of suppliers offering sustainable packaging options, with Avani Eco Middle East standing out as one of the key players benefiting from this trend. According…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi secures a two-year sponsorship from TAQA to boost mangrove restoration through cutting-edge technology and increased private-sector collaboration, signifying a new era in ecological monitoring and marine biodiversity protection. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recently secured a two-year sponsorship from TAQA, which is the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, to support key components of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI). This move actually signals a step up in private-sector involvement in the emirate’s efforts to restore its coastal ecosystems. Through this partnership, TAQA now acts as the Official Partner for ADMI and is…
Fischer Farms’s new live modular growth unit in Abu Dhabi aims to showcase sustainable, integrated vertical farming solutions tailored for the Gulf region’s unique climate, offering real-world insights for local growers and investors. Fischer Farms recently took a notable step outside the UK, launching a live modular growth unit that’s now producing leafy greens and herbs right in Abu Dhabi. This isn’t just a one-off trial; it’s meant as a real demonstration for regional growers, partners, and potential clients, something they can actually observe working, not just a static test. Founder Tristan Fischer explains, “This isn’t some pilot meant to…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is expanding its collaborations with major US energy firms to boost hydrocarbon output and accelerate the adoption of low-emission technologies, aiming for a diversified and resilient energy future. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has recently been busy signing a flurry of agreements with several major US energy companies. The goal? Well, it’s a twofold approach: to boost hydrocarbon capacity on one hand, and to develop technologies that cut down carbon emissions on the other. These deals, announced during the UAE–US business dialogue in May 2025, seem to illustrate how ADNOC is trying to…
A purpose-built mosque in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City exemplifies innovative passive-design strategies and solar technology, aiming for top sustainability certifications and highlighting the emirate’s commitment to green development amid Ramadan safety initiatives. When Ramadan kicked off, Abu Dhabi unveiled a purpose-built mosque in Masdar City that, according to organizers, shows…
Emirates NBD launches an innovative carbon calculator within its mobile platform, enabling nearly two million customers to monitor and reduce their greenhouse‑gas emissions based on everyday transactions, as part of its broader ESG strategy to achieve net zero by 2050. Emirates NBD has integrated carbon measurement tools directly into its…
Al-Futtaim Real Estate and Siemens team up to deploy advanced smart-building technologies, targeting operational efficiency and net-zero emissions across their property portfolio in the Middle East, with a focus on knowledge transfer and regional expansion. Al-Futtaim Real Estate has announced a pretty interesting strategic partnership with Siemens, which, according to…
Dubai Municipality advances its AED30 billion Tasreef Programme with five new contracts worth AED2.5 billion, focusing on expanding and modernising the city’s stormwater systems to support future growth and climate resilience. Dubai Municipality has recently pushed forward with a significant expansion of the city’s stormwater infrastructure. They’ve awarded five new…
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Tokyo-based startup ESREE Energy has raised new funds to advance its innovative gravel-based thermal energy storage technology, aiming to provide affordable, dispatchable heat for industry as global focus on renewable heat solutions intensifies. ESREE Energy, a startup based in Tokyo focusing on climate tech, has recently secured a new funding round to speed up the development of its innovative gravel-based thermal energy storage and related industrial heat technologies. The company mentioned that this fresh investment, led by United and also joined by Digital Grid and ReGACY Innovation Group, will be used mainly for research and demonstration projects. The goal is…
PureHealth partners with Yellow Door Energy on a long-term solar power scheme to reduce emissions across its UAE hospitals and clinics, exemplifying the healthcare sector’s growing role in the nation’s clean energy transition. PureHealth has just signed a 25-year master lease deal with Yellow Door Energy to supply solar power to its hospitals and clinics all across the United Arab Emirates. The Abu Dhabi-based health group is really pushing forward with its decarbonization efforts, and this deal is a big part of that. Basically, the partnership aims to set up on-site solar arrays at various PureHealth locations, which are expected…
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The United Arab Emirates is experiencing a major economic transformation in 2025, with non-oil industries such as trade, manufacturing, finance, and services driving unprecedented growth and reshaping the country’s economic landscape. The United Arab Emirates appears to be shifting away from hydrocarbons quite significantly in 2025. This change has been fueled by a broad, multi-sector growth that includes trade, manufacturing, finance, and services, officials say this is really reshaping the whole structure of the economy. According to The Arabian Post, non-oil sectors have been the main engine of growth this year, a view supported by both official ministry data and…
Startups and venture funds are increasingly integrating ESG principles into their strategies, transforming early-stage fundraising and driving long-term resilience amid tightening sustainability expectations. During a rather quiet VC dinner in Berlin, a startup founder abruptly paused his pitch and looked over at the investors, asking, “How do you actually define sustainability in your portfolio strategy?” The room fell silent and, interestingly enough, there were two notebooks shut tight on the table, just sitting there. That small moment, but it seemed to carry quite a bit of weight. It really highlighted a shift happening in early-stage fundraising: now, founders are more…
PureHealth partners with EPX to implement a multi-year smart energy initiative across UAE hospitals, targeting over 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ reduction and aligning with national sustainability goals. PureHealth has kicked off a multi-year smart energy initiative in partnership with building-analytics firm EPX. The goal? To cut over 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ over the course of seven years and reduce annual energy consumption by more than 13 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) across its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE. According to what PureHealth announced, these savings are roughly equivalent to removing about 6,500 cars from the roads for an entire…
The UAE has unveiled comprehensive guidelines to embed climate considerations into its financial system, marking a significant step towards its 2050 net zero target and reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable finance. The United Arab Emirates has taken another step forward in embedding climate considerations into its financial system, most recently with the release of the fourth statement from its Sustainable Finance Working Group. As reported by Al-Ittihad, this statement reaffirms the UAE’s dedication to aligning financial activities with its national climate targets, including the National Green Agenda 2015–2030, the National Climate Change Plan 2017–2050, and the…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) secures a $2 billion green finance deal supported by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, marking a strategic move to fund emissions-reducing projects amid the global energy transition. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has wrapped up a $2 billion green financing deal, supported by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, or K-SURE for short. The company says this move will help fund projects that aim to cut emissions across its upstream, downstream, and chemical operations. According to their announcement, the facility was arranged under ADNOC’s Sustainable Finance Framework during Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s visit to South Korea.…
Goumbook, a UAE-based social enterprise led by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, has launched the MENA Regenerative Agriculture Initiative to revolutionise food production in arid regions, combining innovative practices, stakeholder networks, and policy support amidst escalating climate challenges. Goumbook, a social enterprise based in the UAE and led by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, is really pushing to change how the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region produces food by building a movement around regenerative agriculture that’s tailored specifically to the region’s needs. As reported by iGrowNews, the organization has shifted gears recently, from focusing mainly on raising awareness and offering corporate…
DMEGC Solar signs its first official entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council by partnering with UAE’s IAN, signalling a new surge in solar capacity growth across the Gulf region amid ambitious renewable energy targets. Ian, which is the renewable energy division of the UAE-based investment group AG Holding, has recently signed an exclusive distribution deal with China’s DMEGC Solar. This agreement effectively marks DMEGC’s first official entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. The deal was signed during a ceremony in Dubai and makes IAN the sole distributor for DMEGC across the GCC region. It also highlights the ambitions…
Dubai Chambers has signed an MoU with AI-based sustainability firm Ahya Technologies to accelerate compliance with the UAE’s new climate laws, enabling businesses to leverage technological tools for net-zero goals and ESG reporting. Dubai Chambers has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ahya Technologies, an AI-based sustainability firm, in a move aimed at speeding up how companies comply with the UAE’s new climate regulations and support the business community in the emirate as it moves toward net zero. Based on the report from the Emirates News Agency (WAM), this MoU will see Dubai Chambers and Ahya join forces to…
The Middle East’s first omni-channel electric mobility platform, EV LAB, has acquired a strategic stake in British firm Pure Electric and become its exclusive partner in the region, aiming to boost urban green travel solutions amid rapid market growth. EV LAB, which claims to be the Middle East’s first omni-channel, multi-brand electric mobility platform, has recently taken a significant step by acquiring a strategic stake in British micromobility firm Pure Electric. They’ve also become the exclusive partner for Pure Electric across the Middle East. As reported initially, this partnership was launched in the UAE, introducing three new e-scooter models designed…
Khalifa University and China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Electric sign strategic MoU to develop sustainable power solutions tailored for the Gulf region, focusing on renewable integration, energy storage, and talent development. Khalifa University of Science and Technology and China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (BYE) recently announced that they’ve signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to create a joint innovation laboratory dedicated to sustainable energy and electrification tech. Interestingly enough, this week’s announcement shed light on their plans. From what I gather, the deal was signed by Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, who’s the President of Khalifa University, along with Dezhao Hu,…
