8:24 am - May 19, 2026The 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…
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…
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…
As the Middle East considers expanding its nuclear capacity to meet surging demand and climate goals, it grapples with security, climate risks, and regional stability, highlighting a complex debate over the future of low-carbon energy in a volatile region. Nuclear power is once again grabbing the spotlight across the Middle…
NanoCarbonX’s deal with Graphene Star to establish a localised graphene manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi could transform the UAE into a key supplier of the high-demand material, bolstering industrial self-sufficiency and sustainability. NanoCarbonX has recently entered into a manufacturing agreement with Graphene Star that could potentially position the UAE as…
The emirate launches a major AED55 billion programme of new projects spanning transport, infrastructure and social services, aiming to boost private-sector involvement and enhance resilience amid rapid growth. Abu Dhabi has kicked off a fresh wave of public-private partnership (PPP) opportunities, unveiling 24 new projects valued at AED55 billion across…
Sony Middle East and Africa has activated a 391.2 kWp rooftop solar system at its Dubai headquarters, exemplifying the increasing adoption of distributed clean energy solutions across the UAE’s industrial zones amidst regional progress in solar deployment. Sony Middle East and Africa recently brought a 391.2 kWp solar power system…
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The Higher Colleges of Technology has launched a significant solar project across six campuses, aligning with the UAE’s national net zero ambitions and advancing campus-based renewable energy initiatives. The Higher Colleges of Technology has started ramping up its on-site solar generation efforts across its campuses after signing a deal with Three Eight Six, an independent power producer. This move aligns with the UAE’s broader push toward decarbonising its electricity grid and boosting overall energy efficiency, which is pretty interesting, right? According to the announcement, the project will cover six campuses spread across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Al Ain, where approximately…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority unveils a pioneering AI-enabled bus station at Mall of the Emirates, integrating digital services, passenger tracking, and sustainability to transform urban transit. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first AI-powered smart bus station, a hub where digital services, passenger tracking, and sustainability features come together in a regular transit setting. The new station, located at Mall of the Emirates, is part of Dubai’s larger goal to develop a more unified public transportation system. As per a statement from the Dubai Media Office, the idea is to make traveling…
Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first mobile mapping survey of waterways, signalling a shift towards more advanced digital infrastructure and smarter urban management, with future plans to replicate the approach across all emirate waterways. Dubai Municipality has wrapped up what they’re calling the Middle East’s first-ever pilot survey of waterways using mobile mapping tech, and this really signals a bigger shift in how the emirate plans to handle its digital infrastructure, manage assets, and spruce up urban planning. The project involved a Leica TRK system mounted on a specially fitted vessel, which was used to collect data along…
The Zayed Sustainability Prize opens entries for 2027, offering a total of $7.2 million to support scalable solutions across health, food, energy, water, and climate action, aiming to showcase impactful innovations from around the world and in the UAE. The Zayed Sustainability Prize has just opened up entries for its 2027 round, shining a brighter light on innovations and community projects that could help address some serious environmental and social issues. Backed by the UAE, this award invites small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofit groups, and even high schools to compete across six categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action, and…
Schneider Electric highlights the UAE’s rapid progress in reshaping its industrial landscape through bold investments in automation, AI, and smart manufacturing, positioning the country as a global leader in industrial innovation. Schneider Electric has noted that the UAE has really taken the lead compared to most countries when it comes to reshaping its industrial landscape. They argue that in just a few years, the emirate has managed to develop a more ambitious manufacturing model than many economies achieve over several decades, pretty impressive, if you ask me. Aml Al Shazli, who’s the president of Schneider Electric for the Gulf region,…
The UAE is reshaping its industrial landscape by prioritising artificial intelligence, boosting local participation, and integrating sustainability with economic growth, signalling a major strategic shift at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event. The UAE is gradually reshaping its industrial future, placing bigger bets on artificial intelligence, cutting-edge manufacturing,…
Dana Gas and British company Levidian are set to develop the Sharjah Graphene Park, aiming to transform lab-developed graphene into a significant industrial venture aligned with the UAE’s push for innovative, sustainable manufacturing. Dana Gas has taken steps to turn a promising lab-developed material into a full-fledged industrial venture in…
The UAE Water Aid Foundation has extended the submission deadline for its prestigious water innovation award until September 30, 2026, encouraging more international entries focused on AI and renewable energy solutions to combat water scarcity. The UAE Water Aid Foundation, commonly known as Suqia UAE, has decided to extend the…
Dubai Holding has selected 15 innovative scale-ups from a pool of over 1,400 applicants across 93 countries for its second Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator, highlighting a growing regional shift towards practical climate solutions aligned with national sustainability goals. Dubai Holding has refined its search, whittling down a pool of…
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ROX leverages the ‘Make it in the Emirates 2026’ initiative to build a connected ecosystem of advanced manufacturing, AI, and talent development, aiming for 300,000 vehicle production annually by 2030 and positioning Abu Dhabi as a key industrial hub. ROX has leveraged the “Make it in the Emirates 2026” initiative to lay out a broader industrial playbook for the UAE. This strategy aims to connect artificial intelligence, advanced materials, logistics, manufacturing, and talent development into a cohesive ecosystem, which it claims can foster both local production and boost exports. The company frames this approach as part of a “Made in…
Abu Dhabi’s leading energy players EWEC and Masdar sign a new framework to streamline large-scale renewable projects, aiming to accelerate the UAE’s ambitious aim of sourcing 60% of its energy from renewables by 2035 while enhancing grid stability and water sustainability. EWEC and Masdar have recently agreed on a new framework aimed at speeding up the next phase of the UAE’s clean energy expansion. This move signals a deeper level of collaboration between two of Abu Dhabi’s major energy players, especially at a time when the country is doubling down on decarbonisation, ensuring power stability, and boosting industrial growth. The…
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The United Arab Emirates is undertaking a major overhaul of its electricity system, integrating digital twins, AI, and sensors to optimise grid decarbonisation and support a digital economy, with Dubai leading the way in smart metering and AI trustworthiness. The United Arab Emirates is really moving past just making small upgrades here and there , instead, they’re aiming for a big-picture overhaul of their entire electricity system. This involves integrating digital twins, artificial intelligence, and deploying large amounts of sensors to handle a grid that’s rapidly decarbonizing. Basically, the goal is to weave together planning, building, and operating the grid…
Ashok Leyland plans to relocate part of its electric bus manufacturing for Europe to its Ras Al Khaimah plant within a year, boosting regional production and supply chain efficiency amid growing EV adoption. Ashok Leyland is gearing up to relocate part of its electric bus production destined for Europe to its plant in Ras Al Khaimah, in the United Arab Emirates. The company’s leadership says this move is scheduled to happen within the next 12 months. As reported by The New Indian Express, MD and CEO Shenu Agarwal confirmed the plan, highlighting the UAE facility as a regional hub for…
Fertiglobe is set to launch a 1 million tonne per annum low-carbon ammonia plant in Ruwais by 2027, leveraging existing infrastructure to cut costs and accelerate decarbonisation in the Gulf region’s nitrogen industry. Fertiglobe is quickly moving to commercialize lower-carbon ammonia in Ruwais, as part of a bigger effort to help ADNOC lead its downstream shift into sustainable nitrogen products. According to their fourth-quarter 2025 results filing with Zawya, the company’s Project Harvest, which involves a 1 million tonne per annum (mtpa) facility at the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone, is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. Construction kicked off in…
The UAE is rapidly advancing its green hydrogen strategy, aiming to become a major exporter by 2031, leveraging its desert sun and strategic position to decarbonise industries and boost its economy amid global decarbonisation drives. The UAE is really ramping up its efforts to invest in green hydrogen, viewing it both as a tool to cut down carbon emissions from industry and as a promising new pillar to boost its export economy. With plenty of sunlight, increasing renewable energy capacity, and a string of high-profile partnerships, the country is trying to leverage its strengths, developed during the fossil-fuel era, into…
The UAE launches a pioneering AI pilot project to reduce energy consumption and enhance resilience in its expanding data centre network, signalling a shift towards smarter, greener infrastructure. The UAE has kicked off some testing of artificial intelligence, aiming to lower energy consumption and boost resilience across its growing data center network. This move seems to signal a kind of push to balance the rapid growth in AI with the country’s goals around climate and efficiency. So, recently, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, along with Khazna Data Centers and logistics company Agility, revealed a pilot project during the World…
A consortium led by Saur and including Etihad WE and TAQA Solutions has signed an innovative long-term deal to upgrade Ras Al Khaimah’s sewage infrastructure, signalling a shift towards private sector involvement in Gulf water services. A group led by French water operator Saur, along with Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE) and TAQA Solutions, has signed a long-term deal with the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority (RAKWA). This partnership marks the emirate’s first major public–private initiative for sewage infrastructure. The agreement, structured as a DFBOMT , which covers design, financing, building, ownership, operation, maintenance, and eventual handover , aims…
Emirates Flight Catering has installed a large-scale biodigester at its Dubai facility, aiming to process thousands of tonnes of waste annually and significantly cut carbon emissions, signalling a major advance in airport environmental initiatives. Emirates Flight Catering has recently installed a large-scale biodigester at its Central Commissary Unit in Dubai, which marks an important step in the company’s efforts to manage organic waste right at the source instead of sending it off to landfills. According to reports from Breaking Travel News and an official statement from the company, the Power Knot LFC‑3000 started operating in December 2025 and is already…
Esyasoft and ABB E-mobility have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on deploying integrated EV charging systems across Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, aiming to fast-track fleet electrification with innovative financing and digital energy solutions. Esyasoft e‑Mobility and ABB E‑mobility have recently signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to coordinate efforts for deploying electric vehicle charging systems and integrated e‑Mobility infrastructure across several emerging markets. Basically, this agreement puts Esyasoft in the driver’s seat for leading on financing, project execution, and Energy‑as‑a‑Service (EaaS) operations, while ABB will contribute with its global portfolio of EV chargers and their technical…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches a pioneering Solar Self‑Supply Policy, promoting decentralised renewable energy, flexibility for consumers, and a major shift in electricity consumption patterns across the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy has recently rolled out a new Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Self‑Supply Policy aimed at broadening access to decentralized renewable energy sources and changing the way electricity is consumed across the emirate. The initiative offers consumers the flexibility to stay connected to the grid or to opt for off-grid solutions, such as rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems for on-site use, solar water heating, and customer‑sited battery…
Masdar and RWE sign an MoU to develop up to 2 gigawatts of battery energy storage in Germany by 2035, aiming to stabilise renewable integration and support the country’s climate goals. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, along with German energy giant RWE, have recently signed a memorandum of understanding that sets the stage for expanding battery energy storage in Germany. Announced this month, the agreement’s main goal is for Masdar to look into investing in RWE’s existing battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, potentially up to 1 gigawatt (GW) by 2030. They also plan to explore the joint development…
