5:38 pm - August 31, 2026Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has renewed a five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international banks, reinforcing liquidity as it pushes towards 100GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has renewed its five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international…
Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative with five government partners, extending agricultural waste guidance to farms across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative, extending agricultural waste management support to…
An Abu Dhabi Chamber report projects the UAE will have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production costs by 2030, with Abu Dhabi targeting 1.4 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen a year by 2031. The UAE is on track to have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production…
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…
Expo City Dubai has begun issuing the UAE’s inaugural Green Licences, setting a new standard for sustainability-driven businesses within the country’s Green Innovation District, and signalling a strategic shift towards green economic growth. Expo City Dubai has started issuing the UAE’s very first Green Licences, marking a notable milestone. Six…
Abu Dhabi is launching a pioneering initiative to scatter 10 million native seeds across its arid landscapes, aiming to combat land degradation, boost biodiversity, and demonstrate regional leadership in ecological rehabilitation amidst climate challenges. Abu Dhabi is gearing up for what’s arguably one of the most ambitious desert restoration projects…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is expanding the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park beyond 8,000 MW and adding storage and hydropower, pushing clean energy towards 36% of the emirate’s mix by 2030. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) expects the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to…
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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has closed a $5.1bn debt package for a $6.1bn solar-and-storage plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, setting a financing benchmark for uninterrupted clean power. Masdar has reached financial close on its $6.1bn round-the-clock clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, raising $5.1bn in debt from a consortium of international and local banks. The company confirmed the milestone in a statement on 13 July, as reported by The National. Masdar is funding $1bn of equity, with the remaining $5.1bn provided by 13 international and local banks. It is developing the plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity…
Tadweer Group aims to revolutionise Abu Dhabi’s waste system with a comprehensive plan including waste-to-energy, material recovery, digital tracking, and community involvement, targeting an 80% diversion rate from landfills by 2031. Tadweer Group is really making moves to implement a far more ambitious waste management system in Abu Dhabi. They’ve announced an aim to divert a massive 80% of waste away from landfills by 2031, as part of a broader push towards creating a circular economy. Quite an impressive goal, don’t you think? The target, as explained by Ahmed Al Kayyoomi, who’s Tadweer’s executive director of strategy and business performance,…
Abu Dhabi’s Estidama initiative integrates environmental standards with cultural and regional considerations, leveraging digital tools to promote resilient, sustainable urban growth in the face of climate challenges. Estidama, the Arabic word meaning sustainability, has really become one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive ideas in urban planning. It was created as part of the emirate’s long-term growth strategy, with a straightforward yet ambitious goal: to support development that enhances quality of life without sacrificing its environmental or cultural identity. The initiative was introduced by Abu Dhabi’s urban planning authorities in order to align growth with the broader economic vision for 2030.…
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has finalised a AED35 million project to extend natural gas services to residential districts in Dibba Al Hisn, marking a significant step in the emirate’s push for cleaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has wrapped up a natural gas connection project in Dibba Al Hisn, marking yet another step in the emirate’s ongoing efforts to expand access to cleaner energy infrastructure. Based on reports from Gulf News and Sharjah24, the project cost around AED35 million, roughly equivalent to $9.5 million, and was aimed at bringing natural…
As Abu Dhabi marks Union Pledge Day, energy officials highlight the ongoing commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and resilience, building on the UAE’s founding principles to meet future challenges. On Union Pledge Day, Abu Dhabi’s energy leaders framed the occasion as both a celebration of the UAE’s founding and a reminder that there’s still quite a bit of work to do ahead. H.E. Eng Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said the anniversary really reflects the core principles on which the country was built, as well as the responsibility to turn that legacy…
The UAE is increasingly integrating science and innovation into its long-term development strategy, with major investments in space exploration, AI infrastructure, and climate technology positioning it as a rising global technological power. From the moment the federation was established, the UAE has viewed science and innovation not just as side…
JA Solar has begun delivering photovoltaic modules for Masdar’s ambitious 24/7 clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step towards creating a reliable, continuous renewable power supply supported by massive storage and new technology integration. JA Solar has started sending photovoltaic modules to Masdar’s flagship 24/7 renewable energy…
Dubai’s Bustanica farm exemplifies innovative, data-driven indoor agriculture, showcasing how the Gulf is rethinking food production amidst a hotter, drier future by utilising AI, hydroponics, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Dubai’s Bustanica farm has become one of the clearest examples of how the Gulf is rethinking food production for a hotter, drier…
The UAE has become the highest-ranked Arab nation in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index, reflecting significant investments and policy shifts towards sustainability, including waste management, biodiversity, and renewable energy expansion. The UAE has become the highest-ranked Arab nation in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index , and honestly, that really highlights…
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ENOC’s partnership with EVS aims to expand quick and specialised maintenance services for electric vehicles across key regions in the UAE, signalling a significant step towards integrated electric mobility support. ENOC has partnered up with EVS to expand access to quick maintenance services for electric vehicles right here in the UAE. This move really shows how the country’s charging and servicing network is feeling the heat , or, well, the pressure , to keep pace with the rapid rise in EV adoption. The plan is to offer speedy EV maintenance through AutoPro, ENOC’s established vehicle service network, at four selected…
A Dubai-based biotech firm is turning date palm residues into biofertilisers, boosting crop yields and soil health for thousands of small farmers, as part of a broader push towards a circular economy and climate resilience in the region. Dubai’s efforts to turn agricultural waste into a climate-smart business seem to be gaining real momentum, with a biotech start-up now transforming date palm residues into biofertilisers , a move that’s boosted crop yields, improved soils, and brought thousands of small farmers into a more circular production cycle. The company, called B-Vita, has been recognised as part of Dubai Future Solutions –…
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The United Arab Emirates is pioneering the use of ground-based pulsed lasers to influence cloud microphysics, aiming to enhance rainfall and secure water resilience amidst their arid environment, amidst ongoing research, technological challenges, and global regulatory considerations. The United Arab Emirates is really pushing the envelope when it comes to rain enhancement, experimenting with pulsed lasers to influence cloud microphysics. It’s part of a broader effort aimed at boosting long-term water resilience in this largely arid region. As reported by The Arabian Post, researchers working at Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute, who are part of the applied research branch of…
A new forecast by DNV predicts the Middle East and North Africa will add hundreds of gigawatts of solar capacity by 2040, transforming regional energy systems with larger projects, integrated storage, and industrial growth. A significant new forecast paints a picture of a sweeping expansion of solar energy across the Middle East and North Africa, with ripple effects that could touch everything from energy systems and storage markets to regional industries. According to a report by DNV, the MENA region might add roughly 860 GW of new solar photovoltaic capacity by 2040. That’s a big transformation, one that would change…
Gheras Agricultural’s innovative desert farming project in Al Dhaid showcases cutting-edge renewable energy use and efficient resource management, aiming to transform Gulf agriculture and strengthen local food security. Gheras Agricultural Company is currently running a pilot project, a solar-powered, research-driven farming cluster located in Al Dhaid. The goal here is to show how desert farming could be scaled up, all while cutting down on resource use and fostering stronger links between universities and practical, hands-on training. The project, which covers a big area of about 32 hectares, includes greenhouses, open fields, a processing plant for honey-based therapeutic products, and educational…
Wärtsilä partners with Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy to boost sustainable, low-carbon maritime operations through digital tools, smart port solutions, and enhanced training, signalling a regional shift towards greener shipping in the Gulf. Wärtsilä and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) have agreed to work together over the next five years, with the aim of speeding up the UAE’s shift toward more sustainable, lower-carbon maritime operations. The memorandum of understanding, announced in February 2026, outlines their collaboration on decarbonisation, digitalisation, smart port solutions, and improving maritime training, and it also leaves room for possible extensions or updates that could expand the partnership’s…
Kerno Enterprises partners with Intel to establish the UAE’s first local production facility for enterprise servers, aiming to boost regional self-sufficiency, accelerate AI adoption, and support national industrial ambitions. Kerno Enterprises has stepped up its technical and manufacturing cooperation with Intel, part of a broader initiative to help the United Arab Emirates shift from being just a big importer of advanced tech to becoming a domestic producer of enterprise compute infrastructure. This renewed partnership, announced around the GITEX GLOBAL 2025 event, pairs Kerno’s new factory located in Dubai Silicon Oasis with Intel’s server platforms, aiming to supply locally built systems…
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…
