6:42 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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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…
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…
