11:08 am - July 17, 2026The 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…
Naseej advances its mission to create a sustainable textile sector in the UAE through 14 strategic collaborations spanning public and private sectors, aiming to develop a comprehensive circular economy model with pilot projects and policy support. Naseej’s drive to develop a circular textile economy in the UAE has now moved…
Positive Zero’s new loan facility marks the first of its kind in the Middle East, signalling increasing confidence in decentralised renewable projects across the GCC as part of the region’s energy transition. Positive Zero has successfully secured a $375 million loan facility, a move that will bolster decentralised energy infrastructure…
As the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards celebrate ten years, organisers emphasise their role in fostering meaningful environmental and governance improvements among regional organisations, reflecting a broader shift in sustainability being a key business asset. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has opened nominations for the tenth edition of…
The emirate introduces ‘Sharjah Deserves the Best’, a multi-year initiative encouraging residents and businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on reducing single-use plastics and promoting reusable alternatives across the emirate. Sharjah has rolled out a fresh, emirate-wide campaign focused on sustainability , kinda aiming to make everyday choices a bit…
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched the third edition of its ‘Musta’dim’ programme, now integrating marine ecology and food security to inspire young minds and support the nation’s environmental and economic resilience. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has now rolled out the third…
DP World’s strategic stake in Hyderabad-based Maithri Aquatech marks a significant step in decentralising water solutions within global supply chains, aiming to enhance water resilience and sustainability across its international operations. DP World has recently taken a strategic stake in Hyderabad-based Maithri Aquatech, setting up pilot trials of atmospheric water…
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The UAE has unveiled the Global Youth Envoys for Water initiative, aiming to empower young leaders from vulnerable regions to influence global water governance ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has introduced a new initiative aimed at involving younger voices in global water diplomacy, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. This move forms part of the country’s wider effort to connect climate action with international collaboration. Announced by the Arab Youth Centre during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York, the programme called…
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…
The Dubai Future Foundation’s fifth edition of its foresight report emphasises actionable strategies and global collaborations to capitalise on technological and systemic opportunities shaping the future of the UAE and beyond. The Dubai Future Foundation has recently published the fifth edition of its flagship foresight report, broadening its focus on the technologies and systems that might influence future growth patterns in the UAE and beyond. Titled “Future Opportunities: The Global 50”, the report revisits fifty opportunities identified in earlier editions, assessing how much they have advanced. According to the Foundation, this latest version aims to help governments, organisations, and individuals…
Masdar has reached financial close on a landmark $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, aiming to deliver around-the-clock renewable power and reinforce the UAE’s shift towards sustainable energy. Masdar has officially reached financial close on a massive $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, paving the way for what it claims will be the world’s first gigascale, around-the-clock renewable power plant. The company has secured about $5.1 billion in funding from a syndicate of 13 international and regional lenders, with an extra $1 billion put in as equity. According to Masdar, this funding…
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 –…
As geological exploration deepens and policy frameworks adapt, the Middle East’s unique geology and regulatory environment position it at the forefront of natural hydrogen development, promising a strategic shift in future energy landscapes. Natural hydrogen is shifting from being just a niche curiosity in geology to becoming a serious point…
Abu Dhabi introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for testing small autonomous and remotely operated boats, signalling a broader push into aquatic smart mobility and innovation safety. Abu Dhabi has started tightening up its rules for testing small autonomous and remotely operated boats, signalling that the emirate is broadening its smart…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches a new manual and verification tool aimed at preventing oversized air conditioning systems, potentially saving AED560 million annually and supporting the emirate’s sustainability goals. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has introduced a new manual aimed at cooling loads, one that’s designed to address…
The Sustainability Forum Middle East announces its advisory committee for the 2027 event, bringing together senior figures from government, energy, finance, and sustainability sectors to shape regional climate action and sustainable development strategies in Bahrain. The Sustainability Forum Middle East has announced its advisory committee for its fifth edition, which…
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Tadweer Group has awarded Urbaser a contract to develop Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility, incorporating AI-driven sorting systems to boost recycling and reduce landfill reliance by 2028. Tadweer Group has taken quite a significant step forward in Abu Dhabi’s waste management plans, by awarding Urbaser a contract to develop the emirate’s very first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This project is pretty much aimed at boosting recycling capacity and cutting down reliance on landfills, especially as the UAE moves deeper into its circular economy ambitions. As reported by UrduPoint and WAM, the new plant is expected to handle…
The UAE-based resale app LUVED introduces AI-driven tools and environmental impact features to promote faster, more personalised transactions and bolster trust within its community-focused, circular fashion platform. A resale app based in the UAE is really leaning into the use of artificial intelligence and sustainability , quite intentionally, it seems , as it tries to make the experience of buying second-hand luxury items feel more instant, personalised, and less wasteful. LUVED, a mobile-focused peer-to-peer marketplace for pre-loved luxury fashion and lifestyle products, has recently rolled out two new features within the app: LUVBOT, an AI-driven assistant, and My Impact, a…
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PureHealth partners with EPX to implement a multi-year smart energy initiative across UAE hospitals, targeting over 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ reduction and aligning with national sustainability goals. PureHealth has kicked off a multi-year smart energy initiative in partnership with building-analytics firm EPX. The goal? To cut over 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ over the course of seven years and reduce annual energy consumption by more than 13 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) across its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE. According to what PureHealth announced, these savings are roughly equivalent to removing about 6,500 cars from the roads for an entire…
The UAE has unveiled comprehensive guidelines to embed climate considerations into its financial system, marking a significant step towards its 2050 net zero target and reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable finance. The United Arab Emirates has taken another step forward in embedding climate considerations into its financial system, most recently with the release of the fourth statement from its Sustainable Finance Working Group. As reported by Al-Ittihad, this statement reaffirms the UAE’s dedication to aligning financial activities with its national climate targets, including the National Green Agenda 2015–2030, the National Climate Change Plan 2017–2050, and the…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) secures a $2 billion green finance deal supported by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, marking a strategic move to fund emissions-reducing projects amid the global energy transition. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has wrapped up a $2 billion green financing deal, supported by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, or K-SURE for short. The company says this move will help fund projects that aim to cut emissions across its upstream, downstream, and chemical operations. According to their announcement, the facility was arranged under ADNOC’s Sustainable Finance Framework during Dr. Sultan Al Jaber’s visit to South Korea.…
Goumbook, a UAE-based social enterprise led by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, has launched the MENA Regenerative Agriculture Initiative to revolutionise food production in arid regions, combining innovative practices, stakeholder networks, and policy support amidst escalating climate challenges. Goumbook, a social enterprise based in the UAE and led by Tatiana Antonelli Abella, is really pushing to change how the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region produces food by building a movement around regenerative agriculture that’s tailored specifically to the region’s needs. As reported by iGrowNews, the organization has shifted gears recently, from focusing mainly on raising awareness and offering corporate…
DMEGC Solar signs its first official entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council by partnering with UAE’s IAN, signalling a new surge in solar capacity growth across the Gulf region amid ambitious renewable energy targets. Ian, which is the renewable energy division of the UAE-based investment group AG Holding, has recently signed an exclusive distribution deal with China’s DMEGC Solar. This agreement effectively marks DMEGC’s first official entry into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets. The deal was signed during a ceremony in Dubai and makes IAN the sole distributor for DMEGC across the GCC region. It also highlights the ambitions…
Dubai Chambers has signed an MoU with AI-based sustainability firm Ahya Technologies to accelerate compliance with the UAE’s new climate laws, enabling businesses to leverage technological tools for net-zero goals and ESG reporting. Dubai Chambers has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ahya Technologies, an AI-based sustainability firm, in a move aimed at speeding up how companies comply with the UAE’s new climate regulations and support the business community in the emirate as it moves toward net zero. Based on the report from the Emirates News Agency (WAM), this MoU will see Dubai Chambers and Ahya join forces to…
The Middle East’s first omni-channel electric mobility platform, EV LAB, has acquired a strategic stake in British firm Pure Electric and become its exclusive partner in the region, aiming to boost urban green travel solutions amid rapid market growth. EV LAB, which claims to be the Middle East’s first omni-channel, multi-brand electric mobility platform, has recently taken a significant step by acquiring a strategic stake in British micromobility firm Pure Electric. They’ve also become the exclusive partner for Pure Electric across the Middle East. As reported initially, this partnership was launched in the UAE, introducing three new e-scooter models designed…
Khalifa University and China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Electric sign strategic MoU to develop sustainable power solutions tailored for the Gulf region, focusing on renewable integration, energy storage, and talent development. Khalifa University of Science and Technology and China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (BYE) recently announced that they’ve signed a memorandum of understanding, aiming to create a joint innovation laboratory dedicated to sustainable energy and electrification tech. Interestingly enough, this week’s announcement shed light on their plans. From what I gather, the deal was signed by Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, who’s the President of Khalifa University, along with Dezhao Hu,…
A visiting German delegation has lauded Dubai’s pioneering green hydrogen project, highlighting the UAE’s strategic push towards renewable energy and fostering strengthened Gulf-European collaboration in clean tech innovation. This week, DEWA’s Research and Development Centre in Dubai hosted a notable visit from a high-level German delegation, highlighting the growing ties between Gulf and European stakeholders in the fields of hydrogen and renewable energy technologies. The group was led by Marco Loritz, who serves as the First Secretary for Economy and Culture at the German Consulate in Dubai, and included representatives from the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce,…
Savvy Charging Technologies and Pioneer Power Solutions unveil a pioneering partnership to introduce the first fully mobile, off-grid electric vehicle charging platform tailored for the UAE and Gulf region, aiming to revolutionise fleet electrification with rapid deployment and scalable solutions. Savvy Charging Technologies has recently announced a significant partnership with e-Boost, which is a part of Pioneer Power Solutions (NASDAQ: PPSI). Together, they’re aiming to introduce what they describe as the first fully mobile, on-demand, off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging platform in the UAE and GCC region. According to the initial report, this collaboration combines Savvy’s deep understanding of the…
