8:50 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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Khalid Bin Sultan City, a flagship eco-friendly community by BEEAH, has sold over 400 homes in its debut phase, signalling Sharjah’s emergence as a hub for sustainable urban living and technological integration. Sharjah’s real estate scene is currently going through quite a transformation, and a big part of that is thanks to Khalid Bin Sultan City, a flagship, sustainable development project by BEEAH. Just the first phase alone has already sold over 400 homes, which really highlights how the emirate is emerging as a hub for innovative and eco-friendly urban living. This milestone was announced during the launch event held…
Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025, launched at Expo City Dubai under UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment patronage, highlights regional commitment to climate-resilient urban environments through innovative horticultural solutions and international collaboration. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, or MOCCAE, the first-ever Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025 kicked off on November 15 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, within Expo City Dubai. This is a pretty significant milestone for the Middle East, a green industry expo that marks a new chapter in the region’s push towards urban environments that are both climate-resilient…
A pioneering study from the University of Sharjah suggests that radioactive spent nuclear fuel could be repurposed to enhance hydrogen production, transforming a long-standing waste challenge into a sustainable energy opportunity. A pioneering study from the University of Sharjah suggests that nuclear waste, usually viewed as a tricky environmental problem, might actually be repurposed to boost the efficiency of hydrogen production. This innovative idea aims to tap into the radioactive and thermal qualities of spent nuclear fuel, possibly turning what’s often seen as a persistent waste issue into a valuable resource supporting the growing hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is generally considered…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has unveiled ADSOEP, a pioneering AI-powered environmental monitoring portal that predicts key indicators and enhances decision-making, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s leadership in sustainable innovation. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a pretty groundbreaking initiative, actually, it’s a first of its kind on the global stage in environmental monitoring and reporting. They introduced the Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal (ADSOEP) during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), which took place in Brazil back in November 2025. This platform uses artificial intelligence (AI)…
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has formed a strategic partnership with ePointZero to enhance renewable energy projects, improve network resilience, and foster innovation in the UAE’s move towards a sustainable energy future. Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has recently formed a pretty important partnership with ePointZero, which is a global energy investment platform under the International Holding Company (IHC). The main idea here is to push forward new power generation projects that align with the UAE’s strong push towards clean energy. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) not too long ago , and the goal is to grow EtihadWE’s…
PwC has partnered with The Hashgraph Group to introduce EcoGuard, an innovative ESG tracking platform leveraging Hedera’s distributed ledger technology, aiming to improve transparency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in sustainability reporting worldwide. Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the article, with some natural human-like variations and irregularities incorporated while keeping the core facts and meaning intact: PwC has teamed up with The Hashgraph Group to roll out a pioneering ESG solution powered by Hedera’s distributed ledger technology. The main goal here is to boost transparency, make data verification easier, and help companies stay on top of ever-tightening regulations around…
Noatum Maritime, Siemens Energy, and Green Parrot Tech have united to streamline offshore renewable energy projects in the UAE, integrating innovative floating solutions and advancing the region’s net zero ambitions. Noatum Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has recently formed a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech FZE (GPT), all aiming to boost collaboration within the offshore renewable energy space. Honestly, this alliance seems like a pretty smart move, they’re pooling their expertise to support the development of vital offshore infrastructure, such as substations and power grid systems, which are crucial for integrating clean energy sources…
The 2026 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi sets the stage for the region’s biggest push yet into AI-enabled renewable solutions, backed by historic Gulf investments and a focus on turning commitments into scalable impact. The World Future Energy Summit 2026 is expected to take place from January 13 to 15, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This year’s edition is shaping up to be the biggest and most significant yet. Hosted by Masdar, which is a UAE government-backed renewable energy firm, the event stands as a key element of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Over the years,…
Climate TRACE launches a pioneering tool harnessing satellite data and AI to identify practical emissions reduction solutions across 745 million assets worldwide, aiming to streamline climate action and bridge funding gaps in developing nations. Climate TRACE has introduced a pretty innovative tool designed to identify potential solutions for lowering greenhouse gas emissions across all major sources worldwide. The development hinges on the organisation’s extensive database, which contains details on over 745 million GHG-emitting assets around the globe. Basically, the tool estimates how much emissions could be reduced by applying specific, mature, and commercially available decarbonisation strategies that are suitable for…
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,…
