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…

Despite technological progress, the adoption of post-combustion carbon capture and storage in power plants faces significant commercial and logistical challenges, risking delaying climate goals. Post‑combustion carbon capture and storage (CCS) has definitely moved beyond the early lab and pilot stages. Still, despite the clear technical advancements, the broader adoption of this technology in the power sector is being driven less by chemistry and more by practical factors like project execution, funding, and how the public perceives it. As per the October 2025 update from the Global CCS Institute, there are currently 77 commercial CCS plants in operation, while about 734…

Dubai Holding has launched the Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator, selecting 15 startups from around the world to develop practical, market-ready solutions for advancing the circular economy in the Gulf region, with a focus on scalability and real-world impact ahead of 2050 climate goals. We’re currently at a pretty critical juncture for moving toward circularity in the Gulf region. I mean, with the global community roughly halfway to hitting the 2050 net-zero target, the reliance on linear consumption models still poses a major hurdle when it comes to cutting emissions and reducing waste. According to Entrepreneur Middle East, Dubai Holding…

Gulf countries are rapidly ramping up investments in renewables, hydrogen, and carbon management to diversify income sources, cut emissions, and develop new green industries, marking a significant strategic shift in regional energy policies. Governments all across the Gulf are speeding up their investments in large-scale renewables, hydrogen, and carbon management efforts. This move seems to be about diversifying their national revenue sources, lowering emissions, and still keeping oil and gas production ongoing. You could say that policy changes and billion-dollar projects in places like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar signal a significant shift, a kind of strategic pivot. They’re…

NANO Nuclear and EHC Investment LLC have signed an MoU to assess the viability of deploying micro modular reactors across the UAE and Gulf region, aiming to diversify the country’s clean energy portfolio amid growing energy demands. NANO Nuclear Energy and Abu Dhabi-based investment firm EHC Investment LLC have teamed up to explore whether micro modular reactors could become part of the UAE’s growing low-carbon energy mix. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced by both parties lays out plans for jointly assessing market opportunities, supply chain possibilities, and potential business models for deploying NANO’s KRONOS units across the UAE and…

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 how religious architecture can really align with the emirate’s goals for net-zero energy and passive-design thinking. This new building is being introduced as the emirate’s first Net-Zero Energy mosque and is part of a broader set of Ramadan-related initiatives, including increased consumer inspections and an expanded fire-safety campaign. Masdar City…