10:55 am - February 17, 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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Khalifa University-led team progresses to second stage of the prestigious XPRIZE Water Scarcity contest, introducing sustainable desalination technology aimed at transforming water management and resource reuse globally. Team “Watts & Water,” which is led by Khalifa University of Science and Technology and involves a number of international partners, has officially moved on to the second stage of the well-known XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition. This contest offers a hefty prize pool of $119 million—the biggest of its kind anywhere—and aims to spark groundbreaking solutions for one of humanity’s biggest challenges: water shortage. The competition is set up in two main tracks.…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy partners with MBZUAI to deploy advanced AI solutions, aiming to revolutionise the emirate’s energy sector and achieve sustainable development through cutting-edge technology and strategic collaborations. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has made a significant move forward in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the emirate’s energy sector, thanks to a strategic partnership with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and its main goal is to speed up innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support data-driven policy decisions—using cutting-edge AI and…
Plans for a worldwide shipping carbon levy hit a delay after opposition from the US, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, threatening progress on international decarbonisation efforts and complicating climate targets. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) had set out with pretty big ambitions — aiming to roll out a global carbon pricing system for shipping. But, unfortunately, those plans recently hit some serious roadblocks, mainly because the U.S. and a few other major oil-producing countries, like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, pushed back hard. Honestly, it’s quite a setback in the worldwide effort to cut greenhouse gases from ships, which, as you…
Abu Dhabi’s ambitious year-long initiative to restore seagrass beds underscores its commitment to carbon capture, marine biodiversity, and sustainable environmental practices, positioning the emirate as a global leader in ocean health innovations. As concern around climate change continues to grow worldwide, Abu Dhabi is taking a leading role by launching a major marine restoration project through its Environment Agency—Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with TotalEnergies. This year-long effort focuses on restoring seagrass beds and is a key part of the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy. The goal? To protect the emirate’s precious marine ecosystems and at the same time, demonstrate…
Dubai hosts its largest-ever Expand North Star event, uniting over 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors from 180 countries to showcase innovation in AI, climate tech, and digital economy, as the UAE accelerates its ambition to become a global startup capital. Expand North Star 2025 has officially kicked off in Dubai, marking its milestone 10th year as the largest-ever gathering connecting startups and investors worldwide. The event, running from October 12 to 15 at Dubai Harbour, brought together over 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors hailing from 180 different countries—collectively managing assets worth around US$1.1 trillion. Organized by the Dubai World Trade…
Abu Dhabi’s Nature X initiative harnesses cutting-edge AI and robotics to revolutionise ecosystem restoration and sustainable marine management, setting a global standard for climate-focused conservation efforts. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), together with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has introduced Nature X Abu Dhabi—an ambitious project aimed at accelerating the conservation, monitoring, and restoration of ecosystems through cutting-edge technologies and AI. This was announced during the 2025 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The move marks a bold step forward in utilizing innovative solutions to tackle…
Arab leaders, including the UAE, emphasize a pragmatic, balanced shift towards renewables while maintaining reliance on fossil fuels to ensure economic stability and meet climate goals, with regional investments reaching nearly $18 billion since 2020. The global energy scene is currently facing quite a tricky challenge—balancing the age-old reliance on fossil fuels with the urgent push for renewable energy solutions. This issue was recently brought into focus by Jamal Al-Loughani, who’s the Secretary General of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO). He spoke at the event titled “Empowering the Future: Energy Transition and Economic Diversification in Arab Countries.” During his talk,…
Saudi Arabia signs a non-binding MoU with the UAE-based GO Energy to develop pilot projects for green hydrogen and ammonia production, marking a significant step in the region’s energy diversification pursuit under Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia is making a pretty significant move in its push toward renewable energy, with the recent signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO) and the UAE-based GO Energy Company. Basically, this agreement sets the groundwork for a joint technical and feasibility study—to see if large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production could work within the Kingdom. The idea…
EcoYield’s presale of its $EYE token aims to blend clean energy initiatives with AI infrastructure, offering scalable, asset-backed yields with a focus on transparency and ecological impact amid booming AI demand. EcoYield, a pioneering Web3 platform that fuses clean energy initiatives with AI infrastructure, has announced its presale for the utility and governance token, called $EYE. This move represents a significant step forward, opening up more scalable investment options that connect renewable-powered AI computing hardware to investors around the globe—combining transparency, sustainability, and real-world asset-backed yields in one package. At the heart of EcoYield’s approach is this innovative dual-yield system,…
The United Arab Emirates is ramping up efforts to decarbonise its industry by 2050, leveraging advanced technology and global collaborations to lead in sustainability and meet ambitious climate targets. The United Arab Emirates is really stepping up its game when it comes to transforming its industry, especially with a clear eye on hitting climate neutrality by 2050. This push not only highlights its leadership in global sustainability, but also shows a commitment to integrating eco-friendly practices. During the third edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit held in Abu Dhabi, prominent figures from various industries discussed how crucial…
