6:00 pm - August 30, 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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Food processing plants across the UAE are adopting advanced, modular wastewater solutions to address variable effluent characteristics, regulatory compliance, and the nation’s pressing water scarcity challenge. Food processing plants across the UAE are grappling with quite a tricky issue, both technically and strategically, when it comes to wastewater. Plants that deal with dairy, meat, oils, seafood and ready meals generate effluent that’s loaded with organic material, fats, oils and grease, suspended solids, and bacterial counts. In a market where water is quite scarce and disposal rules are tightening, that mix can soon evolve into a real operational headache. The main…
Tadweer Group announces a major overhaul of the Al Ain Material Recovery Facility, aiming to boost waste recovery capacity and support Abu Dhabi’s goal of diverting 80% of waste from landfills by 2031 through cutting-edge sorting technology and infrastructure investment. Tadweer Group has recently been working towards increasing Abu Dhabi’s waste recovery capacity , and one of their big moves involves a major overhaul of the Al Ain Material Recovery Facility. This project really highlights how the emirate is trying to shift away from heavy reliance on landfills and lean more towards a circular approach. The state-owned waste management firm…
Dubai has announced three ambitious projects focusing on AI-driven park design, a heritage falconry market, and a revitalised Dubai Creek promenade, all aligned with its 2040 urban strategy to boost sustainability, culture, and livability. Dubai has just revealed a set of three new projects aimed at enhancing public spaces, and it seems like they’re really putting a spotlight on artificial intelligence, heritage, and waterfront regeneration in this next chapter of urban development. The plans received the green light from Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Dubai Municipality is framing them as part of a broader effort to…
Dubai’s utility chief Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reveals the emirate’s strategic advances in creating a highly resilient water and electricity system, driven by digital security, renewable expansion, and long-term planning amid rapid growth. Dubai’s utility boss says that the emirate has managed to build one of the world’s most resilient systems for electricity and water. This was achieved through careful planning ahead of demand, big investments in digital security measures, and keeping strategic reserves well stocked, he explained. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, who is the managing director and chief executive of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), mentioned during a…
The United Arab Emirates leverages its recent engagement with BRICS to promote smart grid technology, sustainable hydrogen value chains, and digital energy systems, signalling a strategic shift towards global energy influence and innovation. The United Arab Emirates has used its most recent engagement with BRICS on energy to highlight a broader strategic approach: combining international diplomacy with practical cooperation on grids, storage, hydrogen, and digital energy systems. During a meeting of BRICS energy ministers hosted by India , which is in charge until 2026 , the UAE made it clear it remains committed to working with the bloc on issues…
Emirates Global Aluminium opens the largest aluminium recycling facility in the UAE, reinforcing the country’s commitment to decarbonisation and localised, sustainable industry growth. Emirates Global Aluminium has recently opened what’s now the biggest aluminium recycling plant in the United Arab Emirates, located at Al Taweelah. It’s a clear move that underscores the country’s push towards a lower-carbon industrial sector and a more circular approach to materials use. Interestingly enough, this project also boosts EGA’s position in a sector where recycled aluminium is becoming pretty important , especially in terms of helping industries decarbonise. The new facility is set up to…
Innovo Group and FieldAI partner to deploy autonomous robots on Dubai’s Ghaf Woods project, marking a significant step for AI-driven construction in challenging environments and aligning with the UAE’s broader digital ambitions. Innovo Group has started introducing general-purpose robots into real-world construction projects in the Middle East, through a partnership with FieldAI , and, honestly, this move aims to test out physical AI in one of the most demanding environments in the region. The first site on the list is Ghaf Woods in Dubai, a residential development worth AED 1.7 billion by Majid Al Futtaim. According to Innovo’s announcement, this…
The UAE has celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of sustainability leaders, exemplifying the country’s strategic shift towards integrated, human-centric climate and industrial policies supported by public-private collaboration. The UAE Sustainability Fellowship has recently celebrated the graduation of its third cohort, bringing together 32 professionals from both the public and private sectors. The programme is designed, at least in my view, to bolster the country’s leadership in sustainability , essentially helping to create a strong pipeline of future change-makers. The ceremony was attended by Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. It…
Spire International’s new rooftop solar farm in Dubai highlights a rising trend among UAE industrial firms adopting leased clean energy assets to drive sustainability, reduce operational costs, and support net-zero commitments. Spire International has recently put into service a new rooftop solar farm at its storage and logistics centre in Dubai Industrial City, adding yet another example of how industrial and distribution companies in the UAE are leveraging leased clean energy assets to slash operational costs and emissions, without necessarily making large upfront investments. The system, rated at 480 kilowatt-peak, was developed in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, which brands…
Emsteel Group joins forces with the Technology Innovation Institute to develop customised high-strength reinforcement tailored for critical infrastructure, bolstering resilience and fostering industrial independence in the UAE. EMSTEEL Group has recently taken a step further in its quest to strengthen its technology-driven approach to materials, with a new partnership formed alongside the Technology Innovation Institute, or TII. The goal here is pretty clear , to bolster the UAE’s critical infrastructure resilience. The deal, which was announced in Abu Dhabi, lays out a framework allowing both organisations to evaluate and validate EMSTEEL’s ES600 high-strength rebar, especially under conditions involving severe impact…
