3:34 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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As the energy sector shifts away from traditional power plants, 2026 is poised to mark a significant turning point in deploying long-duration storage solutions, enhancing grid resilience amid increasing renewable integration. As utility-scale batteries and newer, longer-duration storage solutions continue to expand around the world, 2026 looks set to be a pivotal year in how energy storage helps support a dependable renewable-powered grid. The original report indicates that short-duration battery energy storage systems (BESS) will still be vital for managing frequency, handling congestion issues, and shifting abundant midday solar energy into evening peaks. At the same time, the growing need…
The 2026 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi will spotlight artificial intelligence’s role in transforming renewable energy, enhancing grid efficiency, and tackling the environmental impacts of digital infrastructure, amid ambitious regional decarbonisation goals. Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host a major exploration into how artificial intelligence might speed up the clean energy transition when the World Future Energy Summit, or WFES, makes its return as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, scheduled from January 13 to 15 in 2026. Reading the original info from SolarQuarter, it’s clear that AI will be the main theme traveling through all seven…
ENOC Group and ION have begun deploying ultra-fast DC chargers at Sharjah stations, aiming to boost EV adoption through a unified digital platform that promises real-time management and seamless connectivity, supporting the UAE’s green energy goals. ENOC Group and ION, the sustainability-focused mobility arm created by BEEAH and Crescent Enterprises, have started deploying ultra-fast direct-current (DC) chargers at ENOC stations around Sharjah. The goal, they say, is to boost the availability of public charging points and support a broader adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UAE. From what I gather, the partnership involves ION handling the supply, installation, and…
Pioneer Power Solutions and Savvy Charging Technologies have announced a partnership to bring mobile electric-vehicle charging solutions to the UAE, aiming to accelerate fleet electrification amid regional policy support and market opportunities. Pioneer Power Solutions recently announced a memorandum of understanding that, they say, will open up the United Arab Emirates to their e‑Boost mobile electric-vehicle charging franchise model. This move marks the company’s first effort to expand the product outside the US, pretty exciting, right? According to the announcement, Savvy Charging Technologies has been named as Pioneer’s strategic partner and franchisee in the UAE. Basically, Savvy will handle getting…
The GCC is sharply shifting its focus towards green energy and renewables, leveraging regional sunshine and wind to diversify economies, boost local industries, and establish itself as a global supplier of green fuels amid ambitious projects and international partnerships. Based on the original report, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is now placing a heavy emphasis on green energy and renewables, making it a key part of national strategies across the region. This shift comes as countries try to rebalance their economies, long heavily reliant on oil and gas, toward cleaner sources. The move is described as both practical and strategic.…
MENA Biofuels and Saybolt International partner to establish the UAE’s inaugural independent testing and certification laboratory for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Fujairah, supporting domestic demand and regional exports amid the UAE’s climate goals. Abu Dhabi , MENA Biofuels and Saybolt International have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the UAE’s very first independent testing and certification lab dedicated to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Fujairah. This move could really help improve quality control across the emerging domestic SAF industry and could even enhance the emirate’s export credentials. From what I’ve read, the plan is for this lab…
Jameel Motors, part of Saudi Arabia’s Abdul Latif Jameel group, is ramping up its efforts to expand its electric commercial vehicle offerings in the UAE, aiming for a full market launch by 2026 amidst government climate initiatives and expanding infrastructure. Jameel Motors is really stepping up its game in the UAE’s push towards electric commercial vehicles, as pilot programs are gathering momentum with an eye on a full market launch around 2026. The company, which is part of Saudi Arabia’s Abdul Latif Jameel group, is preparing to roll out a complete lineup of Farizon-branded electric trucks, vans, and tractor heads.…
A new study by Knight Frank reveals that urban rooftops across Gulf cities could play a transformative role in regional renewable energy targets, offering both environmental and economic benefits amidst a shift towards distributed solar power. A recent study by the global real estate adviser Knight Frank, which was carried out with researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of Bristol, suggests that rooftop solar in Gulf cities could play a crucial role in achieving the region’s decarbonisation goals. Plus, it might offer attractive financial returns for property owners too. The report, titled Going Green: Rooftop Solar Potential…
Seoul-based NanoH2O has completed a funding round led by Glenwood Private Equity and Mubadala Investment, transforming it into an independent entity focused on energy-efficient reverse osmosis membranes for global desalination projects, signalling a shift towards sustainable water solutions in the Gulf region. Based on what I read, Seoul-based desalination membrane producer NanoH2O , which used to be part of LG Chem Water Solutions , has wrapped up a new investment round. This round was led by South Korean private equity firm Glenwood Private Equity and the Abu Dhabi sovereign fund Mubadala Investment Company. The companies said in a joint statement…
Al Masaood Power is pioneering the Gulf’s move towards sustainable energy through advanced hybrid systems, AI-driven digital infrastructure, and strategic collaborations, supporting regional ambitions like UAE’s Net Zero 2050 and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Al Masaood Power is playing quite a significant role in helping the Gulf region move towards cleaner and smarter energy systems. They’re doing this by adopting innovative technologies and encouraging strategic partnerships, all aligned with national sustainability goals. Their efforts resonate across the Gulf, supporting major initiatives like the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, both aiming to reshape the energy landscape…
