7:58 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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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…
Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy, and Green Parrot Tech form a strategic alliance in Abu Dhabi to fast-track offshore renewable infrastructure, supporting the UAE’s Net Zero ambitions and advancing floating offshore energy solutions in the Gulf region. Noatum Maritime, a part of AD Ports Group, has officially formed a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech FZE (GPT) to jointly hunt for opportunities in the offshore renewable energy sector. Announced in Abu Dhabi, UAE, this collaboration is designed to speed up the development and deployment of offshore renewable energy infrastructure, further backing the UAE’s goal to reach Net Zero…
