3:35 am - September 1, 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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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…
Bank of America highlights the UAE’s strategic shift as it begins actively engineering international capital flows, leveraging sovereign funds, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships to shape the future economy and accelerate green and digital initiatives worldwide. According to the original report, Arshad Ghafour, who serves as Bank of America’s regional chief, mentioned during Abu Dhabi Finance Week that the UAE is no longer just a passive receiver of global capital flows. He explained that the country is actively reshaping how global capital moves by developing networks, institutions, and knowledge systems that will shape cross-border economic links for the next decade or…
The New Development Bank’s USD 50 billion EMTN programme has been listed on Nasdaq Dubai, marking a significant step in diversifying funding sources for infrastructure and climate projects across emerging markets and strengthening Dubai’s role as a centre for green finance. Nasdaq Dubai has officially admitted the New Development Bank’s (NDB) USD 50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme to its exchange, something both the bank and Dubai have highlighted as a move that will improve access to global capital for infrastructure and sustainable development efforts across the BRICS countries and other emerging markets. As reported, this multi-listing adds…
Enel’s innovative blend of wind farms, battery storage, and digital tools is transforming wind energy from weather-dependent to a programmable, community-friendly resource, setting a new standard for global renewable integration. The wind industry is slowly shedding its reputation as a weather-dependent energy source and is instead positioning itself as a flexible, smart resource that can be programmed and integrated into networks more seamlessly. Enel’s recent efforts to combine large wind farms with battery storage, as well as to redesign turbines to better fit social and environmental needs, exemplify this broader shift. From what’s been reported, this utility group has already…
Microsoft’s $15.2 billion investment in Abu Dhabi’s data centres highlights the ongoing reliance on natural gas turbines to ensure uptime, posing a strategic challenge for the UAE’s energy transition goals amidst ambitious renewable targets. Microsoft’s multi-billion dollar effort to establish AI infrastructure in Abu Dhabi has really brought into focus a practical dilemma at the heart of the UAE’s energy transition. As reported, Microsoft pledged around $15.2 billion for UAE data center development in 2025, alongside announcing new partnerships and sustainability targets that emphasize renewable energy. However, at the same time, engineering contracts and the realities of the grid show…
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has opened registrations for its first-quarter 2026 auction of Clean Energy Certificates, reflecting a growing shift towards verified commitments in Abu Dhabi’s fight against climate change. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has officially opened registrations for its first-quarter 2026 auction of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs). Bidding will be open until January 9, 2026. According to the initial report, this sale is organized to keep up with the rising demand from businesses, institutions, and individuals in Abu Dhabi who want verified proof that their electricity consumption comes from renewable or other clean energy…
