5:54 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 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…
The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones Authority has signed a landmark agreement with Emerj, signalling its commitment to integrating clean energy solutions to support the emirate’s ongoing economic expansion, luxury developments, and tourism boom. In a pretty significant move to boost renewable energy as part of its plans to integrate more sustainable solutions within its industrial and commercial sectors, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones Authority (RAKEZ) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Emerj. Now, if you’re wondering, Emerj is actually a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, and EDF Power Solutions. The…
