3:45 am - October 17, 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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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…
Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone in its climate strategy with the successful implementation of a mandatory emissions measurement system, covering 80% of primary sources and paving the way for accelerated decarbonisation efforts. Abu Dhabi has wrapped up its first year of implementing a mandatory system for measuring, reporting, and verifying carbon emissions, something the emirate claims will boost its credentials in the green economy and attract more sustainable investments. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that this initiative, which kicked off in December 2024, has already brought a large chunk of industrial activity under a unified emissions…
