6:45 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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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…
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility opens its flagship BYD | DENZA | YANGWANG Brand Center in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and shaping the UAE’s EV ecosystem with new infrastructure and strategic partnerships. Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, a subsidiary of the well-known Al-Futtaim Group and a key supporter of sustainable transport solutions in the UAE, recently reached a noteworthy milestone by opening its flagship BYD | DENZA | YANGWANG Brand Center on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. This state-of-the-art showroom brings together Al-Futtaim’s growing line-up of new energy vehicles (NEVs) under one roof. It aims to give customers a more seamless…
The UAE’s capital has launched the Middle East’s first fully driverless Robotaxi service on Uber, marking a significant milestone in autonomous mobility and regional smart city development. WeRide and Uber have hit a pretty significant milestone in the world of autonomous mobility, they’ve rolled out the Middle East’s very first fully driverless Robotaxi commercial service right in Abu Dhabi. Honestly, this isn’t just about the region taking a big step into Level 4 autonomous vehicles, but it also makes Abu Dhabi the first city outside the US to host completely driverless services on the Uber platform. The whole thing was…
JPMorgan Chase appoints its first Head of Climate Tech, highlighting a strategic move to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and strengthen support for emerging clean technologies amid growing climate finance demands. JPMorgan Chase has taken a noteworthy step forward in reinforcing its dedication to the low-carbon shift by bringing on board Robert Keepers as the very first Head of Climate Tech within their Green Economy Banking unit. This new leadership role signals that the bank is zooming in more explicitly on developing emerging decarbonization technologies, especially supporting clients who are working on solutions in areas like mobility, energy storage, software, and industrial…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Masdar have renewed their strategic partnership through a three-year deal, aiming to boost the UAE’s global position in clean energy innovation, with major projects and international events strengthening the region’s sustainability credentials. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Masdar have recently strengthened their strategic alliance through a three-year deal aimed at pushing forward the UAE’s leadership position in global sustainability and the transition toward clean energy. The agreement was signed by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Dewa’s Managing Director and CEO, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar. This partnership more or…
Emicool, in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, has unveiled four new solar power plants across Dubai, marking a pivotal advancement in the city’s efforts to integrate renewable energy into urban infrastructure and achieve net zero targets. In a major step forward for Dubai’s sustainability efforts in urban infrastructure, Emicool, well-known as a district cooling provider and a joint venture between Dubai Investments and Actis, has teamed up with Yellow Door Energy, a top player in sustainable energy development across the Middle East and Africa. Together, they’ve launched four new solar power plants around Dubai. These installations have a combined capacity…
