3:32 pm - 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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Emirates Biotech introduces Embio, a locally produced PLA biopolymer range designed to support the Middle East’s shift to sustainable packaging and reduce dependence on fossil-based plastics, aligning with UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals. Emirates Biotech has recently introduced its Embio product lineup, marking a pretty significant milestone in the regional scene for producing and supplying PolyLactic Acid (PLA) biopolymers. Made right here in the UAE, the Embio range is tailored to cater to converters, brand owners, and packaging manufacturers across the Middle East. Basically, it offers a plant-based alternative to the usual fossil-based plastics, pretty handy, right? This move taps…
The 18th World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi will highlight artificial intelligence’s transformative role in accelerating clean energy solutions, with a focus on regional ambitions and responsible deployment. The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026 is gearing up to really shine a spotlight on how artificial intelligence (AI) can actually play a transformative role in pushing forward clean energy and sustainability efforts, especially across the Middle East, but beyond that too. The event is set to take place from January 13 to 15 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026. And it’s…
Dubai’s Supreme Council of Energy convened virtually to review progress on innovative projects like Circle Dubai and zero-emissions transport, signalling a major stride towards its 2050 net-zero ambitions and positioning the emirate as a global leader in green urban development. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who heads the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), recently led the 91st meeting of the council. This meeting, held virtually, centered on Dubai’s ongoing progress in sustainability and clean energy efforts. It really highlighted how committed the emirate is towards reaching its bold 2050 goal of net-zero emissions, part of a wider…
ABB invests US$2 million in a new training and customer experience centre in Dubai to boost digital skills and support the region’s growing demand for advanced energy technologies amidst rising electricity needs and sustainability goals. ABB has recently announced a pretty significant investment , a US$2 million training and customer experience centre gone up in Dubai’s Al Quoz Industrial Area. The idea behind it? Well, it’s mainly to tackle the rising demand for digital skills across the Middle East’s energy and industrial sectors. The new facility covers around 2,500 square metres, and it aims to train roughly 2,000 engineers and…
Emirates Global Aluminium finalises a USD 1.9 billion deal to source greener energy from Abu Dhabi’s grid, aiming to cut emissions and lead sustainable industry practices, with plans for a new US smelter expanding their global footprint. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has taken a notable stride toward decarbonizing its aluminium production with the finalization of a complex set of transactions involving major stakeholders in Abu Dhabi. Announced on November 27, these agreements see EGA selling its captive power generation assets located at the Al Taweelah complex to Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and DUBAL Holding for around USD 1.9…
Autel Digital Power and UAEV have signed a strategic MoU to deploy smarter, climate-adaptive EV charging solutions, including Vehicle-to-Grid systems and high-temperature chargers, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals amid extreme heat challenges. Autel Digital Power Co., Ltd has recently teamed up with Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV), which is actually the UAE’s national Charge Point Operator, in a strategic partnership. The goal here? To boost the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network by deploying smarter energy and charging solutions. So, according to the official announcement, these two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) after a UAEV…
The 9th Angel Rising Investor Symposium in Abu Dhabi brought together over 150 stakeholders to focus on closing the climate adaptation funding gap in the Middle East and Global South, amid rising urgency for resilience investments. The 9th Annual Angel Rising Investor Symposium recently took place at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), bringing together over 150 investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and climate innovators. The main focus was on pushing forward climate resilience efforts, particularly across the Global South. Organized by startAD, a global accelerator based in Abu Dhabi, supported by Tamkeen, and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, alongside VentureSouq, a leading…
Enersol, a tech investment firm backed by ADNOC Drilling, secures its first UAE contract with PETRONAS Abu Dhabi through Deep Well Services, marking a significant step in integrating AI and automation into the region’s unconventional energy sector. Enersol, that forward-thinking tech investment company, yeah, the one jointly owned by ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi, has recently hit a pretty important milestone. They’ve managed to secure their portfolio company, Deep Well Services (DWS), its very first contract in the UAE with PETRONAS Abu Dhabi. This was announced at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, and honestly, it’s a clear sign that smart,…
MIT spin-off Amogy has developed a breakthrough ammonia cracking catalyst that boosts efficiency by 70%, enabling large-scale, zero-emission power for ships, trucks, and drones, signalling a major leap in decarbonising heavy industries. For quite some time now, ammonia has been seen as a promising alternative fuel that could potentially be free of carbon emissions. It offers not only a high energy density but also some notable advantages in terms of how easily it can be transported and stored compared to hydrogen. Since it’s already produced and distributed all over the world at large scales, the infrastructure for ammonia is fairly…
Basatne’s launch of Cartlow introduces a subscription-based, multi-seller platform challenging traditional e-commerce models in the GCC, aiming to promote affordability and sustainability through reuse and refurbishment. Basatne, a company based in the UAE that’s really making waves in sustainable trade solutions, has recently launched Cartlow , a pretty innovative subscription-based, multi-seller platform designed to shake up the re-commerce retail scene across the GCC region. Interestingly enough, this new approach replaces the usual transaction-based commissions, which can sometimes go as high as 20%, with a straightforward, predictable flat monthly subscription fee. The goal here is to make shopping more affordable for…
