11:19 am - October 21, 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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**Paris**: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar has signed a framework for action with TotalEnergies and EPointZero to enhance clean energy access in Africa and Asia, marking a pivotal moment in UAE-France collaboration during President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit to France. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, in collaboration with TotalEnergies and EPointZero, has formalised a framework for action (FFA) agreement aimed at enhancing clean energy accessibility in emerging markets across Africa and Asia. The agreement was established during the 3rd plenary meeting of the UAE-France High-Level Business Council held in Paris on February 16, coinciding with…
**Dubai**: The Dubai International Financial Centre has released a comprehensive report analysing transformations in the global financial services sector, highlighting trends, geoeconomic uncertainties, and the increasing role of technological innovations such as AI amid challenges, while projecting a positive investment outlook. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a prominent global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, has unveiled a report titled The Global Finance and Investment Outlook: Charting technological shifts and new global flows, developed in collaboration with its research partner Asia House. Released today, the report outlines significant transformations within the global financial…
**Dubai**: The Sustainability and Innovation Center will host the second ‘Clean Energy Technology Innovators’ event from February 24 to 26, featuring exhibitions and seminars on green technology, inviting local and global experts to discuss crucial themes for a sustainable future. The Sustainability and Innovation Center, an initiative of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), is set to host the second edition of the “Clean Energy Technology Innovators” event from February 24 to 26. This gathering forms part of DEWA’s broader engagement in the “Emirates Innovates 2025” Innovation Month activities. Taking place over three days, the event aims to present…
**Abu Dhabi**: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) has entered a 50-year lease with ETG Bio Green Polymer to build a state-of-the-art plant for biodegradable plastics, marking a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing in the industrial sector and fostering innovation in eco-friendly solutions. Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KIZAD Group) has announced a significant advancement in sustainable manufacturing with the signing of a 50-year lease agreement with ETG Bio Green Polymer, a global leader in the production of sustainable materials. The agreement, inked in Abu Dhabi, will see the establishment of a state-of-the-art plant dedicated to the production of biodegradable…
**Dubai**: The MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Program concluded its Demo Day, celebrating ten innovative startups. The event highlighted achievements in sustainability and technology, with ‘theion’ earning significant recognition and support, reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global innovation hub. Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a key special economic zone for knowledge and innovation, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Global Growth Hub (GGH), successfully hosted the Demo Day for the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Program (MDXB) on its premises. This event marked the conclusion of a rigorous three-month curriculum aimed at fostering innovative startups, culminating in a…
**Abu Dhabi**: Ohmium International has unveiled a new Rapid Response Service Center to enhance maintenance and refurbishment services for clients in the UAE. This initiative supports the company’s commitment to green hydrogen technology and aims to reduce repair downtime, boosting project scalability in the region. Ohmium International has launched a Rapid Response Service Center in Abu Dhabi, aimed at enhancing maintenance and refurbishment services for its clients in the UAE. This facility is part of a broader strategy to bolster Ohmium’s support for its expanding customer base within the region. The new service centre leverages Ohmium’s innovative electrolyzer technology, which…
**Abu Dhabi**: The fourth edition of Investopia 2025 is set for 26-27 February, focusing on major investments. Over 2,000 participants from 20 countries will engage in 51 sessions discussing emerging market opportunities, sustainable models, and fostering international economic ties through global business forums and innovative initiatives. Abu Dhabi is set to host the fourth edition of “Investopia 2025” from 26 to 27 February under the theme “Harnessing the Power of Major Investments.” This high-profile event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, is expected to attract…
**London**: Qatalyst, a new start-up backed by Standard Chartered and ENGIE, has started operations to improve investment in carbon markets by providing a transparent assessment mechanism for carbon abatement projects, aiming to streamline processes and increase investor confidence in emissions reduction initiatives. Qatalyst, a newly established start-up supported by Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures and ENGIE’s start-up studio, ENGIE Factory, has officially launched its operations with the aim of improving investment processes within the carbon finance market. The platform is designed to deliver a more efficient and transparent assessment mechanism for carbon abatement projects, thereby potentially facilitating greater investment in emissions…
