3:13 am - February 14, 2026The 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…
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…
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…
Procter & Gamble has activated a 500-kilowatt solar carport in Jebel Ali, signalling a significant step towards its Net Zero ambition and exemplifying the rising trend of third-party solar leasing in the Gulf region. Procter & Gamble has gone ahead and activated a 500-kilowatt peak solar carport at their UAE…
RWE signs strategic MoUs with Abu Dhabi energy companies to bolster European energy security through LNG supplies and large-scale battery investments, amid Europe’s push for decarbonisation and diversification. RWE has strengthened its connections with energy companies in Abu Dhabi by signing two memoranda of understanding in the UAE capital, which…
The Integrated Transport Centre in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with talabat, launches a pioneering pilot introducing battery swap stations and dedicated EV parking zones to foster sustainable urban logistics and reduce emissions. The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has recently kicked off a pilot project in collaboration with…
Wärtsilä and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy are partnering to enhance training, digital tools, and early-stage low-carbon technologies in the Gulf’s maritime industry, aiming to accelerate emission reductions without hindering economic growth. Wärtsilä and the Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) have signed a five-year memorandum with the goal of tackling some…
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Nauticus Robotics partners with Abu Dhabi’s Master Investment Group to establish a $50 million manufacturing and offshore services hub in the UAE, aiming to fast-track the deployment of autonomous subsea robots in the Middle East by 2026. Nauticus Robotics has entered into a conditional deal with Abu Dhabi-based Master Investment Group that could potentially funnel up to $50 million into setting up an international manufacturing and offshore services hub for autonomous subsea robots in the United Arab Emirates. The deal is being presented as the company’s first overseas manufacturing presence and aims to speed up the rollout of its Aquanaut…
Khalifa University and IEEJ convene senior policymakers and industry leaders in Abu Dhabi to fast-track joint research projects in energy, decarbonisation, and digitalisation, aiming to turn laboratory breakthroughs into commercial realities. Khalifa University of Science and Technology, along with Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics (IEEJ), brought together senior policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders in Abu Dhabi this week for what’s called the 2026 UAE–Japan Industry‑Academia Collaboration Steering Board meeting. It was a closed session, meaning not open to the public, where they went over a multi-year plan aimed at taking lab innovations and pushing them toward practical uses across energy…
The United Arab Emirates is witnessing a major shift in regulatory compliance, adopting advanced digital solutions like AI, blockchain, and integrated platforms to streamline governance, risk management, and reporting, transforming compliance into a strategic business enabler. Across the UAE, the way organizations handle regulatory compliance is shifting , moving away from manual record-keeping and towards integrated digital systems. Businesses that used to depend mainly on spreadsheets and paper trails are now increasingly adopting specialized software solutions to oversee governance, risk management, and regulatory reporting. And honestly, this change isn’t just about technology; it really reshapes how companies organize their operations,…
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA reports resilient full-year results amid increased investments in renewable energy, water, and grid infrastructure, aiming for substantial growth by 2030, as it expands globally and advances large-scale projects. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC, better known as TAQA, shared its full-year results for 2025, which remained pretty resilient despite some big shifts. Not only that, but the company also ramped up its investment plans across power, water, and grid infrastructure, movements it says will help secure regional energy supplies and support its growth targets for 2030. According to a report from Zawya, TAQA pulled in revenues of…
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates have developed durable, environmentally-friendly bricks from native desert sand using alkali-activated binders, offering a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions in construction. Researchers in the United Arab Emirates have turned a longstanding challenge in construction into an exciting opportunity for creating lower-carbon building materials. They’ve managed to do this by converting native desert sand into durable masonry units. The team at the University of Sharjah reports that by combining locally sourced sand with alkali-activated binders, they’ve produced bricks that match the strength and durability of traditional cement and fired clay bricks, while significantly lowering…
On the 29th National Environment Day, the United Arab Emirates showcases its comprehensive efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, blending policy initiatives, biodiversity conservation, and cutting-edge green technology. Tomorrow marks the 29th National Environment Day in the United Arab Emirates , a moment to renew focus on policies and…
ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) have completed a 27-year utilities purchase agreement to support the development of the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais, marking a major step towards the UAE’s industrial diversification and low-carbon ambitions. ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) have…
Colossal Biosciences secures $60 million from the UAE to establish a pioneering BioVault at Dubai’s Museum of the Future, aiming to preserve biodiversity through innovative genetic repositories and international collaboration. This week, Colossal Biosciences revealed it has secured a $60 million investment from the United Arab Emirates to help establish…
Etihad Rail has tested a pioneering magnetic levitation freight system in the UAE, signalling potential shifts in regional heavy freight movement and infrastructure innovation. Etihad Rail has taken a pretty interesting step that might, you know, change the way heavy freight moves across the Gulf region. They recently carried out…
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AirJoule Technologies and TenX Investment have formalised a regional partnership to deploy atmospheric water generation systems across six Gulf nations, aiming to tackle water scarcity with sustainable solutions amid rapid regional growth. AirJoule Technologies has taken steps to strengthen its presence in the Gulf region by designating TenX Investment as its exclusive distributor across six Middle Eastern countries. Both companies have expressed that this partnership aims to speed up the commercial deployment of atmospheric water generation and industrial dehumidification systems in an area facing significant water scarcity. As reported in a GlobeNewswire release dated February 2, 2026, TenX Investment, a…
Abu Dhabi-based startup SustainPro is pioneering measurable, operational sustainability solutions for the region’s live-events industry, combining hardware, on-site teams, and advanced software to deliver real-time data and verifiable environmental impact reports, aligned with international standards. SustainPro, a startup based in Abu Dhabi and founded by someone from the events industry who later became focused on sustainability, is tackling a fairly persistent issue in the region’s live-events scene. Basically, they’re trying to bridge the gap between good intentions and actually measurable, operational climate outcomes. The company’s approach involves a combination of on-site infrastructure, field teams, and a developing software layer, what…
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Climate TRACE launches a pioneering tool harnessing satellite data and AI to identify practical emissions reduction solutions across 745 million assets worldwide, aiming to streamline climate action and bridge funding gaps in developing nations. Climate TRACE has introduced a pretty innovative tool designed to identify potential solutions for lowering greenhouse gas emissions across all major sources worldwide. The development hinges on the organisation’s extensive database, which contains details on over 745 million GHG-emitting assets around the globe. Basically, the tool estimates how much emissions could be reduced by applying specific, mature, and commercially available decarbonisation strategies that are suitable for…
The UAE Consensus marks a key milestone in the worldwide effort to limit global warming, with countries pledging to triple renewable capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030 amidst urgent funding and implementation challenges. The UAE Consensus marks a pretty significant milestone in the worldwide push to keep global warming within the 1.5°C threshold. Basically, 133 countries have committed to an ambitious goal , they aim to triple renewable energy capacity and double the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. This summit of commitments, taking place amid the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém,…
TAQA Energy Services and Sdeira Group have announced a major building retrofit initiative at Aryam ICAD Residential City, aiming to cut emissions, reduce costs, and enhance residents’ quality of life in one of Abu Dhabi’s largest urban sustainability projects. TAQA Energy Services, which is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has announced a big partnership with Sdeira Group, part of AD Ports Group. They’re planning to kick off one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest building retrofit projects so far. The goal is to greatly improve energy and water efficiency across Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah. This…
LODD Autonomous’s successful test flight of Hili, the UAE’s first heavy-cargo hybrid VTOL UAV built in Abu Dhabi, marks a significant leap in autonomous air mobility and regional logistics innovation. LODD Autonomous, really based in Abu Dhabi, recently hit a pretty big milestone by completing the very first flight of Hili, the UAE’s first-ever hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) heavy-cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This achievement, announced on November 13, 2025, is quite significant because it highlights the UAE’s ambitions of becoming a major player in autonomous aviation and state-of-the-art logistics. The flight itself was carried out at LODD’s…
UK-based Carbon Clean is expanding its modular CycloneCC carbon capture system in the Middle East, targeting heavy industries with faster deployment times and lower costs, supported by major oil companies and innovative offshore applications. UK-based Carbon Clean is stepping up its efforts in the Middle East to expand the use of its modular carbon capture technology, CycloneCC, especially targeting some of the region’s tough industrial sectors. The company, which recently wrapped up a pilot project with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and is currently testing the system with Saudi Aramco, is working closely with various players in oil and…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) unveils two new professional training initiatives in solar architecture and hydrogen safety, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable energy skills aligned with Dubai’s 2050 strategies. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has really stepped up its efforts to promote clean energy and sustainability knowledge by launching two new professional certification programs at its Sustainability and Innovation Centre. This move underlines DEWA’s strategic aim to prepare the UAE’s energy sector for a greener future, aligning closely with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. The fresh programs…
ADNOC Logistics & Services has introduced the UAE’s first 60-metre remotely operated autonomous offshore landing craft, signifying a major leap forward in sustainable maritime logistics and AI-driven safety advancements ahead of SeaOwl’s prototype deployment in 2026. ADNOC Logistics & Services (or ADNOC L&S for short) recently reached a pretty exciting milestone in the maritime world, they officially unveiled the UAE’s very first remotely operated offshore landing craft vessel. It’s a 60-meter long autonomous ship, and it was showcased at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025. This is a clear sign of the UAE’s dedication to pushing forward sustainable and efficient offshore…
First Abu Dhabi Bank has issued one of the Gulf’s largest euro-denominated green bonds, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance and aligning with regional climate ambitions. Abu Dhabi’s biggest bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. (FAB), has made quite a notable move in the realm of sustainable finance. They recently priced a €850 million five-year Regulation S green bond, offering a fixed coupon of 3.1201%. The bond was set at 70 basis points over the five-year euro swap rate, which really emphasizes FAB’s growing role in backing projects that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible within the Gulf region. This…
Dubai Islamic Bank has raised USD 1 billion through its pioneering Sustainability-Linked Sukuk, marking a significant milestone in Islamic sustainable finance and reflecting the UAE’s ambitions for Net Zero by 2050. Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has made quite a notable move in the realm of Islamic sustainable finance with its debut Sustainability-Linked Sukuk – and honestly, it’s a pretty significant milestone. The bank successfully raised USD 1 billion at an annual profit rate of 4.572%. What’s especially interesting about this five-year Sukuk is how it shifts away from the traditional models of sustainable financing, which mainly focused on use-of-proceeds, toward…
INTRATOMICS and MAGMA sign MoU to convert industrial waste into high-value graphene materials, advancing the UAE’s circular economy and sustainable development goals. A promising partnership between INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies and MAGMA (RWM) represents an important step forward in pushing sustainability and circular economy initiatives in the UAE. Essentially, they’re working on turning industrial waste into graphene and related materials, known as GRMs. This recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed just a little while ago, sets out to develop scalable processes for recovering, processing, and upcycling various industrial byproducts like coke, fly ash, biosolids, and metallic residues into high-value materials.…
