9:11 am - October 16, 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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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority launches a comprehensive inspection and upgrade programme for its extensive network of air-conditioned bus shelters, aiming to ensure reliability and comfort during increasingly extreme summer temperatures of 2026. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has kicked off a city-wide inspection program aimed at ensuring their network of air-conditioned bus shelters is ready for the summer of 2026. Right now, there are about 895 shelters scattered across 621 locations, all under review. The main focus seems to be on proactive maintenance and on-the-ground checks , with teams working around the clock, day and night, to spot and…
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…
Emsteel, Abu Dhabi’s steel giant, showcased its strategic shift towards sustainable and digitised manufacturing through new partnerships and local procurement commitments at the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event. EMSTEEL wrapped up its role as a sector partner at Make it in the Emirates 2026, coming away with several announcements that really highlighted how UAE’s industrial policies are increasingly linked to decarbonisation, digitalisation, and strengthening local supply chains. The steel and building materials giant, based in Abu Dhabi, mentioned that in 2025, it directed AED 3.5 billion, or roughly 46% of its procurement spend, to local suppliers. That’s quite…
GS Inima has commissioned a pioneering 6.5MWp solar plant alongside its Barka 5 desalination facility, representing a significant shift towards hybrid water-energy systems in Oman’s Gulf region amid rising calls for efficiency and sustainability. GS Inima has successfully brought a 6.5MWp solar plant into permanent operation right beside its Barka 5 desalination facility in Oman. This move deepens the connection between renewable energy and water production, especially in a market where both sectors are under increasing pressure to become more efficient. Interestingly enough, the company claims this project is only the third of its kind in the Sultanate, meaning, it’s…
The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology launches a new guide featuring over 30 use cases to help local manufacturers adopt digital tools, boost resilience, and align with national strategies for industrial growth and sustainability. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology has rolled out an updated guide designed to assist UAE manufacturers in accelerating their adoption of digital tools and boosting their ability to handle disruptions more effectively. This latest resource, called the Industrial Technology Transformation Index Use Case Guide 2.0, is part of the ministry’s broader Industrial Technology Transformation Index (ITTI) program. According to both the ministry…
Dubai is set to deploy 735 electric buses in 2026, marking the largest such rollout in the UAE and signalling a major step towards its zero-emission transport goals by 2050, with environmental, operational, and energy infrastructure benefits. Dubai is gearing up for a significant expansion of its electric bus fleet, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) set to receive 735 battery-powered buses throughout 2026. As reported by Emirates News Agency, these vehicles will be delivered gradually, marking what officials describe as the largest such rollout in the country so far. This move aligns with Dubai’s broader plan to transition…
The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates fosters a growing ecosystem for industrial start-ups, with a focus on clean mobility, automation, and digital resilience aligning with UAE’s national development and climate goals. The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates once again put start-ups front and center in Abu Dhabi’s push toward industrial growth. This year’s pitch contest brought together entrepreneurs from both the UAE and abroad, all eager to showcase technologies that could eventually find their way into commercial markets. According to those organizing the event, the 2026 competition not only offered cash prizes, mentorship opportunities,…
Etihad Water and Electricity’s development division teams up with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas to build a $285 million seawater reverse osmosis plant in Fujairah, signalling a move towards more sustainable water solutions in the UAE. Etihad Water and Electricity’s development division has been making strides with one of Fujairah’s most notable new water infrastructure projects, signing an EPC deal with NMDC Infra and Lantania Aguas for a seawater reverse osmosis plant capable of producing 60 million imperial gallons per day, located at the Port of Fujairah. The project, dubbed Fujairah I Independent Water Producer, carries a total investment of…
Proman and TA’ZIZ have secured US$2 billion in funding for the UAE’s first major methanol plant in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in regional chemical industry ambitions and diversification efforts. Proman, along with its Abu Dhabi partner TA’ZIZ, has secured a hefty US$2 billion in funding for what’s poised to be the UAE’s first large-scale, world-class methanol plant. This deal really highlights the country’s growing industrial ambitions and also reflects how methanol continues to be pretty attractive in international energy and chemicals markets. According to Proman, the funding was heavily oversubscribed, with interest coming from 11 financial institutions across…
ADNOC joins forces with the UAE government and Emirates Development Bank to bolster local production, streamline procurement, and reduce reliance on imports with a new AED1 billion fund supporting industrial growth and supply chain stability. ADNOC has stepped into the spotlight as the first partner to support the UAE’s new AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund, and honestly, this adds a fresh wave of momentum to the country’s efforts to boost local manufacturing and cut down reliance on imported industrial inputs. The deal was inked with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and, yes, also with Emirates Development Bank,…
