11:40 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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Silal’s collaboration with Square Roots aims to accelerate the development of controlled-environment, AI-driven farming solutions tailored for the UAE’s harsh desert conditions, enhancing food security and resource efficiency. Silal’s Innovation Oasis has recently signed a collaboration agreement with Square Roots, an agritech company. The goal? To speed up the development of climate-smart agriculture specifically suited to the tough desert conditions of the UAE. This partnership, announced by Silal and covered by HortiDaily, sees Square Roots bringing in its expertise in controlled‑climate farming, indoor crop science, and the use of AI applications to a national testbed located in Al Ain. Silal…
Dubai has inaugurated its first dedicated hub for fully driverless taxi services, signalling a significant step in its plan to become a global leader in autonomous mobility with plans to operate a fleet of 1,000 vehicles by 2026. Dubai has recently opened the Baidu Apollo Go Autonomous Vehicles Operations and Control Centre at Dubai Science Park. This facility, spanning 2,000 square meters, is described by the company as its first outside China and marks the emirate’s very first dedicated hub for fully driverless taxi services. As reported by The Filipino Times, the inauguration took place last Thursday and was attended…
Abu Dhabi’s Dhafrah PV2 Energy has issued a USD 870.75 million green bond, attracting strong international investor interest to finance one of the world’s largest solar projects, marking a significant milestone in Gulf’s sustainable energy funding. Abu Dhabi’s Dhafrah PV2 Energy Company has successfully issued a green bond worth approximately USD 870.75 million, attracting quite strong investor interest for one of the region’s biggest project financings in the clean energy space. The long-term, amortising Regulation S Eurobond has a legal maturity of 27.5 years, with an average weighted life of about 17 years. It was priced very tightly at just…
As regulatory pressures tighten and consumer preferences evolve, companies across Dubai and the Emirates are now integrating sustainability into core business strategies, viewing green initiatives as vital for competitiveness and cost savings rather than mere image enhancement. Sustainability in the UAE has shifted quite a bit, it’s no longer just about corporate image. What used to be mainly about managing reputation has now become a serious concern at the executive level. Companies in Dubai and across the Emirates are starting to see green initiatives as practical tools for cutting costs, managing risks, and staying competitive. Honestly, this change makes sense.…
The UAE’s LED lighting industry is transforming from cost-effective retrofits to a key component of the country’s sustainable urban development, driven by government initiatives, declining costs, and AI-enabled smart systems, with market value expected to more than double by 2033. The UAE’s LED lighting market is shifting from being mostly a cost-saving retrofit option to becoming a vital part of the country’s low-carbon urban transformation. According to IMARC Group, the market hit AED 4,548 million in 2024 and is expected to expand to AED 11,401 million by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of about 10.8% from 2025 through…
Egypt’s government collaborates with ACWA Power to fast-track large-scale wind and solar projects, emphasising storage and grid resilience to meet ambitious clean energy targets amid increasing private sector involvement. Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Egypt’s minister of electricity and renewable energy, has recently taken steps to speed up collaboration with Saudi developer ACWA Power on a series of large-scale renewable projects. The goal is to boost the country’s capacity for clean energy, and also to make the grid more resilient. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, focused on fast-tracking wind and solar installations, improving battery storage…
The UAE is ramping up its industrial decarbonisation strategies with new initiatives and infrastructure to meet ambitious climate targets, leveraging technology and international collaboration to advance its sustainable growth at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Osama Amir Fadl, the UAE’s assistant undersecretary for the industrial accelerators sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, highlighted the importance of industry in fulfilling the country’s climate commitments during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. Speaking on the event’s sidelines, he described manufacturing not just as a driver of the economy but as a critical tool for reducing emissions, enhancing productivity, and expanding…
ADNOC Distribution unveils the world’s sixth-largest superfast electric vehicle charging hub in Abu Dhabi, featuring 60 rapid chargers, solar power integration, and customer amenities, marking a major step in the UAE’s drive towards sustainable mobility by 2027. According to The Technology Express, ADNOC Distribution has recently opened what it’s calling the world’s sixth-largest superfast electric vehicle charging hub, located at Saih Shuaib along the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The facility features 60 high-speed charging points, each capable of bringing most electric cars from zero to about 80 percent in roughly 20 minutes, which is pretty impressive. ADNOC…
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE now accounts for over half of household electricity bills, underpinning the nation’s transition to low-carbon energy and supporting climate neutrality goals. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) mentioned during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 that, over the past month, about 57 percent of household electricity bills in the UAE came from power generated at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. ENEC pointed out that this statistic highlights how increasingly important Barakah is becoming in helping the country secure reliable, low-carbon electricity around the clock, especially as demand keeps climbing, things like electrification, artificial…
A pioneering pilot project in Fujairah showcases how integrating solar PV with crop farming can combat climate challenges in the UAE’s harsh desert environment, offering new solutions for land use, water efficiency, and food production. Recently, the Fujairah Research Centre ran a pretty interesting pilot project on agrivoltaics, and it actually provides a useful example of how the UAE might tackle two big challenges at once, expanding renewable energy sources and ensuring sustainable food production, especially in that harsh desert environment we all know too well. According to pv-magazine, this trial, led by Dr. Fouad Lamghari Ridouane, working together with…
