10:02 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 Consensus marks a key milestone in the worldwide effort to limit global warming, with countries pledging to triple renewable capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030 amidst urgent funding and implementation challenges. The UAE Consensus marks a pretty significant milestone in the worldwide push to keep global warming within the 1.5°C threshold. Basically, 133 countries have committed to an ambitious goal , they aim to triple renewable energy capacity and double the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. This summit of commitments, taking place amid the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém,…
TAQA Energy Services and Sdeira Group have announced a major building retrofit initiative at Aryam ICAD Residential City, aiming to cut emissions, reduce costs, and enhance residents’ quality of life in one of Abu Dhabi’s largest urban sustainability projects. TAQA Energy Services, which is a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has announced a big partnership with Sdeira Group, part of AD Ports Group. They’re planning to kick off one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest building retrofit projects so far. The goal is to greatly improve energy and water efficiency across Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah. This…
LODD Autonomous’s successful test flight of Hili, the UAE’s first heavy-cargo hybrid VTOL UAV built in Abu Dhabi, marks a significant leap in autonomous air mobility and regional logistics innovation. LODD Autonomous, really based in Abu Dhabi, recently hit a pretty big milestone by completing the very first flight of Hili, the UAE’s first-ever hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) heavy-cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This achievement, announced on November 13, 2025, is quite significant because it highlights the UAE’s ambitions of becoming a major player in autonomous aviation and state-of-the-art logistics. The flight itself was carried out at LODD’s…
UK-based Carbon Clean is expanding its modular CycloneCC carbon capture system in the Middle East, targeting heavy industries with faster deployment times and lower costs, supported by major oil companies and innovative offshore applications. UK-based Carbon Clean is stepping up its efforts in the Middle East to expand the use of its modular carbon capture technology, CycloneCC, especially targeting some of the region’s tough industrial sectors. The company, which recently wrapped up a pilot project with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and is currently testing the system with Saudi Aramco, is working closely with various players in oil and…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) unveils two new professional training initiatives in solar architecture and hydrogen safety, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable energy skills aligned with Dubai’s 2050 strategies. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has really stepped up its efforts to promote clean energy and sustainability knowledge by launching two new professional certification programs at its Sustainability and Innovation Centre. This move underlines DEWA’s strategic aim to prepare the UAE’s energy sector for a greener future, aligning closely with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050. The fresh programs…
ADNOC Logistics & Services has introduced the UAE’s first 60-metre remotely operated autonomous offshore landing craft, signifying a major leap forward in sustainable maritime logistics and AI-driven safety advancements ahead of SeaOwl’s prototype deployment in 2026. ADNOC Logistics & Services (or ADNOC L&S for short) recently reached a pretty exciting milestone in the maritime world, they officially unveiled the UAE’s very first remotely operated offshore landing craft vessel. It’s a 60-meter long autonomous ship, and it was showcased at Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025. This is a clear sign of the UAE’s dedication to pushing forward sustainable and efficient offshore…
First Abu Dhabi Bank has issued one of the Gulf’s largest euro-denominated green bonds, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable finance and aligning with regional climate ambitions. Abu Dhabi’s biggest bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. (FAB), has made quite a notable move in the realm of sustainable finance. They recently priced a €850 million five-year Regulation S green bond, offering a fixed coupon of 3.1201%. The bond was set at 70 basis points over the five-year euro swap rate, which really emphasizes FAB’s growing role in backing projects that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible within the Gulf region. This…
Dubai Islamic Bank has raised USD 1 billion through its pioneering Sustainability-Linked Sukuk, marking a significant milestone in Islamic sustainable finance and reflecting the UAE’s ambitions for Net Zero by 2050. Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has made quite a notable move in the realm of Islamic sustainable finance with its debut Sustainability-Linked Sukuk – and honestly, it’s a pretty significant milestone. The bank successfully raised USD 1 billion at an annual profit rate of 4.572%. What’s especially interesting about this five-year Sukuk is how it shifts away from the traditional models of sustainable financing, which mainly focused on use-of-proceeds, toward…
INTRATOMICS and MAGMA sign MoU to convert industrial waste into high-value graphene materials, advancing the UAE’s circular economy and sustainable development goals. A promising partnership between INTRATOMICS Advanced Material Technologies and MAGMA (RWM) represents an important step forward in pushing sustainability and circular economy initiatives in the UAE. Essentially, they’re working on turning industrial waste into graphene and related materials, known as GRMs. This recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed just a little while ago, sets out to develop scalable processes for recovering, processing, and upcycling various industrial byproducts like coke, fly ash, biosolids, and metallic residues into high-value materials.…
The International Finance Corporation commits $15 million to Catalyst Investment Management’s latest fund, aiming to boost climate-related projects across the Middle East and North Africa, including renewables and water technology innovations. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced plans to inject up to $15 million into Catalyst Investment Management’s latest fund, called the Catalyst MENA Climate Fund II. This move really underscores a pretty serious commitment to speeding up climate-related solutions in the Middle East and North Africa, or MENA , through making equity investments in a fund focused on renewables, energy efficiency, and water tech. Catalyst Investment Management, which…
