10:55 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 UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure partners with Agility to implement AI-powered cooling solutions in data centres, aiming to align digital growth with sustainability and decarbonisation goals. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has recently signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Agility, with the goal of boosting energy efficiency and enhancing the economic performance of data centres and district cooling systems across the UAE. As reported by the Emirates News Agency, this agreement comes in response to the growing surge of artificial intelligence workloads and aims to prepare the country’s infrastructure for the rapidly increasing demands for…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has received the first batch of 250 buses from a multi-year plan to expand and electrify the emirate’s public transit system, marking a significant step towards net zero emissions with the largest electric bus order in the UAE to date. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just taken delivery of the first batch of 250 buses from a bigger order aimed at expanding and greening the emirate’s public transit system. Announced earlier this month, this shipment includes 40 electric buses powered by batteries. Interestingly enough, it’s actually the largest electric bus order in the…
The Al Dhafra Solar PV plant, one of the world’s largest, successfully issues a certified green bond aimed at refinancing and expanding Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy capacity, setting a precedent in sustainable finance. Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra solar project has hit a notable milestone in the world of green finance. Recently, a group led by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) issued a hefty US$870.75 million in long-term green bonds, aimed at refinancing existing project debt. These bonds, which carry a coupon rate of 5.794% and are set to mature in June…
Abu Dhabi-based startup HyveGeo has been named one of four winners in the UAE FoodTech Challenge, securing $2 million to scale its innovative process of transforming agricultural waste into soil-enhancing biochar aimed at restoring desert lands and reducing carbon emissions. HyveGeo, a startup based in Abu Dhabi specializing in cleantech solutions, has been named one of four winners in this year’s UAE FoodTech Challenge, according to the event organizers announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The company, which was founded only in 2023, was chosen from a global pool of over twelve hundred submissions. As part of their win, they…
Dubai’s Green Charger initiative has grown to over 1,860 charging points, supporting a significant rise in electric vehicle usage and aligning with the city’s ambitions for sustainable mobility and net-zero targets by 2050. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), mentioned that the “Green Charger” network has grown to include over 1,860 charging points spread throughout Dubai. This is part of the emirate’s effort to expand its infrastructure in response to the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads. In an interview with Emarat Al Youm, Al Tayer noted…
Masdar and Elite Agro have launched the Middle East and North Africa’s first agricultural photovoltaic pilot at Al Foah Farm, combining solar power with greenhouse farming to improve land use, water efficiency, and climate resilience in arid environments. Masdar and Elite Agro Holding have recently introduced what they describe as the Middle East and North Africa’s very first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) pilot project. The idea behind this initiative is pretty innovative, demonstrating how solar power and intensive greenhouse farming can, believe it or not, share the same land in really dry climates. The setup was unveiled at Elite Agro’s Al…
Planno, a UAE-based software firm, launches a subscription-based platform that combines satellite imagery and AI to streamline rooftop solar prospecting for commercial and industrial developers, with growing international adoption and strategic partnerships. Planno, a software company based in the United Arab Emirates, has recently introduced a new subscription-based prospecting tool designed specifically for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar developers and planners. As reported by pv magazine, this platform automates several steps in the prospecting process , making it easier for developers to find and qualify promising rooftops across an ever-growing list of countries. The company claims the product leverages geospatial…
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly expanding its renewable energy capacity and developing its hydrogen sector, aiming to become a regional leader in clean energy by 2031 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 amid substantial investments and strategic reforms. The United Arab Emirates is really pushing forward on its transition away from fossil fuels, aiming to position itself as a regional leader in the shift towards cleaner energy. They’re doing this through rapid deployment of renewables, hefty investments, and a clear push into low-carbon hydrogen initiatives. According to statements by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, who’s the Minister of Energy…
Masdar and Engie have secured funding from seven banks to build the Al Khazna photovoltaic solar plant, set to be one of the largest of its kind in the Gulf, boosting Abu Dhabi’s clean energy ambitions and regional green investment trends. Masdar and Engie have wrapped up the financial close for the Al Khazna photovoltaic solar power project, paving the way for construction , which, according to organizers, is going to be one of the biggest utility-scale solar plants in the region. As reported by Sky News Arabia, seven banks, both regional and international, came together to support the financing,…
Kerry has signed a long-term lease to establish a Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre in Dubai’s Green Innovation District, aiming to speed up the development of sustainable, region-specific food and taste solutions amid a competitive Gulf region market. Dubai, UAE , Kerry, a well-known global supplier of taste and nutrition solutions, has recently signed a long-term lease with Expo City Dubai to set up a Regional Customer Co-Creation Centre in the UAE’s Green Innovation District. The company states that this new facility will serve as a regional hub for research, development, and applications, with the goal of speeding up product development…
