1:19 pm - 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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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…
Holcim and 44.01 have initiated the world’s first pilot combining direct CO₂ capture from a cement plant with in-situ mineralisation, offering a potentially game-changing approach to permanent carbon storage in geological formations. Holcim and the climate-tech company 44.01 have teamed up to launch what they’re calling the world’s first pilot project that combines direct carbon capturing from a cement plant with in-situ CO₂ mineralisation. Basically, they say this could be a game-changer for permanently storing CO₂ in geological formations, especially in sectors that are really tough to decarbonise. According to the initial reports, the project is based in Fujairah. It…
