8:16 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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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 programs that aim to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. This day comes as Abu Dhabi and the wider federation highlight several recent initiatives designed to accelerate decarbonization, protect biodiversity, and implement climate-resilient technologies throughout the economy. The UAE has set a clear, long-term goal: achieving climate neutrality by 2050.…
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 completed a 27-year utilities purchase deal intended to support the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais. This long-term agreement involves both companies, two government-linked energy entities, working together to develop the essential utilities infrastructure needed for large-scale chemicals and transition-fuels manufacturing at the site. As ADNOC explained in a statement,…
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 its very first BioVault conservation facility at Dubai’s Museum of the Future. This move is quite notable because it brings together some prominent backers, sets ambitious goals for preservation, and also rekindles ongoing debates about how synthetic biology and biobanking should be governed. According to what the company announced during…
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 the first-ever magnetic levitation freight demonstration in the area, partnering with the Italian tech firm IronLev. The trial was set up at the Al Faya Depot and involved testing a levitating platform that hauled a fully loaded container weighing 7 tonnes over a distance of 1.2 kilometers. The results, according…
Dubai-based SAF One Energy Management secures significant funding from SAFFA Fund I to develop a large-scale SAF facility, with construction set to start in 2026 and production by 2028, signalling a major step in regional decarbonisation efforts. Dubai-based SAF One Energy Management has recently announced that it has secured, in stages, up to $30 million from the SAFFA Fund I to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in the Middle East. The company mentioned that the fund has already invested $10 million into the project, and as construction progresses and SAF becomes available to airlines, the…
Construction begins on a giant 1.5 GW solar plant at Al Khazna, signalling a major step in Abu Dhabi’s push towards decarbonisation, despite inconsistencies over project timelines and leading partners. Heavy machinery has started shaping the desert at Al Khazna as work continues on a 1.5 gigawatt solar photovoltaic project that’s poised to boost Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy capacity. The site mobilization for the Khazna development, located about 80 kilometers east of the capital, marks the next step in a rapid deployment of large-scale solar projects across the emirate. Policymakers say this initiative will help replace fossil fuel power and…
The 18th edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi broke attendance and deal-making records, highlighting the growing role of digital innovation in the global energy transition. Organizers say that the 18th edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi was its biggest yet, and also the most commercially meaningful one so far. It managed to attract a record-breaking global crowd and really cemented its place as a marketplace where finance and technology come together, supporting the region’s shift towards cleaner energy. According to a Reuters report shared by TradingView, the summit, which was part of…
The UAE is leveraging AI and advanced analytics through a collaboration between EWEC and Khalifa University to optimise its renewable-heavy power grid, aiming for near-zero emissions water and energy production by 2030 and beyond. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have recently launched a joint programme aimed at developing sophisticated software tools. The goal? To boost grid stability, especially as the UAE speeds up its move away from traditional fossil fuels. EWEC announced this partnership, which is set to generate machine-learning modules and analytics designed to better integrate large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) farms…
Ras Al Khaimah has announced a landmark USD 300 million project in partnership with international firms to modernise its wastewater system, emphasising sustainability and long-term resilience amid regional growth. Ras Al Khaimah has made a significant move toward modernizing its wastewater infrastructure by signing long-term project agreements with a consortium led by Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions, and Saur International. According to the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Authority, this Public Private Partnership (PPP), the first of its kind at a large scale in the sector, has an estimated investment of around USD 300 million. The aim is…
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…
