8:23 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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The UAE is shifting from voluntary to mandatory use of sustainable aviation fuels, backed by local production projects and international collaborations, as part of its broader commitment to aviation decarbonisation and environmental leadership. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up for a pretty significant change in its efforts toward making aviation more sustainable. Basically, they’re moving from a voluntary approach, where airlines were encouraged to adopt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), to making it a requirement, a mandatory rule for their national carriers. Sharif Al Olama, who’s the Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and…
Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy, and Green Parrot Tech have formed a collaborative alliance aimed at transforming offshore renewable infrastructure, advancing the UAE’s clean energy ambitions through innovative floating technologies and integrated project solutions. Noatum Maritime, which is part of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, has recently made official a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech FZE (GPT) to push forward collaborative efforts in the offshore renewable energy sector. Basically, this alliance is all about harnessing the combined strengths of these three companies to support and develop offshore renewable infrastructure, think substations and power grid networks. This partnership really…
BASF and ExxonMobil have launched a strategic partnership to develop methane pyrolysis technology, promising a cleaner, more efficient way to produce hydrogen and solid carbon, with the potential to accelerate global decarbonisation efforts. BASF and ExxonMobil have recently kicked off a strategic partnership focused on advancing methane pyrolysis technology. It’s a pretty significant move in the ongoing efforts to develop low-emission hydrogen solutions, especially for industrial use. Their joint venture is aimed at blending BASF’s innovative reactor designs with ExxonMobil’s vast experience in scaling up industrial processes, showing they’re both pretty committed to delivering affordable, environmentally friendly hydrogen production. Now,…
The Emirati-German Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi highlights a strategic partnership to accelerate clean energy initiatives, focusing on smart grids, AI innovation, and sustainable infrastructure amid global climate efforts. The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure recently teamed up with Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action to put together the Emirati-German Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi. This event really highlighted a strategic partnership aimed at boosting clean energy initiatives and climate efforts. Interestingly enough, it took place during a visit from Katarina Reiche, Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, and, well, it marked a pretty important…
A strategic partnership between Emirates and ENOC marks a significant step towards establishing a domestic supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel in the UAE, aiming for full availability by 2031 and positioning the region as a leader in aviation decarbonisation. ENOC Group and Emirates have officially formed a strategic partnership, focusing on pushing forward the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Dubai’s busy airport hub. This is a pretty big deal, really, and marks a key step in the UAE’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its aviation industry. The partnership was sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding…
The United Arab Emirates announced a major new initiative to attract $599 billion in foreign direct investment by 2031, including the creation of a $10 billion National Investment Fund, in a bid to strengthen its position as a global investment hub. The United Arab Emirates has recently introduced a major economic initiative, one that’s aimed at really boosting its status as a key global investment hub and encouraging more foreign direct investment, or FDI. So, during a Cabinet meeting held at the Dubai Airshow, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who’s both the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister, announced…
Labelled sustainable debt issuance across the Middle East, North Africa and emerging Asia-Pacific has surged, reaching US$94 billion by 2025, driven by renewable energy projects and innovative financial tools amid growing regional support. Labelled sustainable debt issuance across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and the emerging Asia-Pacific regions has seen an extraordinary jump, almost tripling since 2020, to hit about US$94 billion. Honestly, this rapid pace makes these developing markets some of the fastest-growing players in the global sustainable finance scene. This info comes from a recent joint report published in late 2025 by the Dubai Financial Services Authority…
From MIT research to commercial scale, Mantel’s high-temperature molten salt system offers a low-energy, cost-effective solution to curb industrial CO₂ emissions, with significant backing from industry and government entities. Cameron Halliday’s story, going from a dedicated MIT PhD student to heading up Mantel as its CEO, pretty much exemplifies a remarkable leap forward in the quest to curb industrial CO₂ emissions. For a long time, one of the biggest hurdles in carbon capture technology has been finding materials that can reliably soak up CO₂ at the really high temperatures typical of industrial processes, think furnaces, kilns, boilers, you name it.…
Following the success of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, South Korea and the UAE are expanding their alliance through new MoUs, technology exchange, and ambitious energy and digital projects, aiming to lead in decarbonisation and global energy innovation. South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are really stepping up their collaboration in the fields of nuclear energy and cutting-edge technology, especially following the success of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant project. Interestingly enough, this renewed partnership was highlighted during South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s official visit to the UAE, and it looks like they’re planning to deepen their strategic…
Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has obtained approval to operate fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in Middle East’s autonomous transport technology. WeRide, a Chinese company working on autonomous driving tech, has hit a pretty significant milestone in the Middle East: they’ve officially received approval to run fully driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This was announced on October 31st, and the permit basically means WeRide can now operate commercial robotaxi services without the necessity of a safety driver onboard. According to the company, it’s among the first in the world to get such a city-level…
