1:33 am - October 18, 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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AD Ports Group and Nimex Terminals are partnering to develop the UAE’s first private-sector LNG and LPG terminal hubs at Khalifa Port, aiming to boost the country’s role in low-carbon energy transport and maritime sustainability, with a combined investment exceeding AED 30 billion. AD Ports Group and Nimex Terminals have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop the UAE’s very first private-sector hubs for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at Khalifa Port. This bold project, with a combined investment exceeding AED 30 billion (about US$8 billion), aims to position the UAE as a major player in energy…
HUB2ENERGY showcases scalable, climate-specific DAC solutions at ADIPEC 2025, positioning the Gulf as a rising leader in global carbon management amidst regional partnerships and technological advancements. HUB2ENERGY, a trailblazing company based in Kuwait, is really putting the Gulf region on the map when it comes to Direct Air Capture (DAC) innovation. They’re emphasizing how this area could become a global leader in carbon management tech. At ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, the company laid out a pretty compelling vision for scalable carbon removal solutions that are specifically tailored to the Gulf’s tough climate — you know, lots of heat and…
A collaborative study by Siemens Energy, SNOC, and Decahydron aims to evaluate the viability of harnessing natural hydrogen in Sharjah, signalling a significant step towards diversifying the northern Emirates’ energy sources and advancing sustainability goals. Siemens Energy, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), and the Irish startup Decahydron are teaming up on an innovative study to see if harnessing natural hydrogen for power and industrial uses in Sharjah—and more broadly, the northern Emirates—could actually work. This initiative might represent a pretty significant step forward in the UAE’s push towards low-carbon energy solutions, tying in with its larger goals of diversifying energy…
Emarat launches the GCC’s first dedicated EV service centre at Dubai’s Al Barsha South, signalling a major step in the UAE’s shift towards greener mobility and enhanced EV support infrastructure. The GCC’s very first dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Centre has just opened up in Dubai’s Al Barsha South, and honestly, it’s a pretty big deal for the UAE’s move towards more sustainable transport options. Launched by Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) at its new Al Buhaira service station, this new facility is quite different—they’ve managed to combine EV maintenance with the usual offerings like fuel, food, and car care,…
MENA Biofuels begins construction of the UAE’s first SAF plant in Fujairah, aiming to supply domestically and export regionally, as part of the UAE’s broader decarbonisation and climate goals. Exactly a year after sharing the initial idea at ADIPEC 2024, MENA Biofuels, which is part of the Mercantile & Maritime Group (MMG), has officially kicked off the construction of the UAE’s very first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. The facility is located within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), and this marks a notable milestone in the country’s broader shift toward cleaner energy and environmentally friendly goals. This SAF plant…
Three60 Energy’s acquisition of Abu Dhabi-based Total Vision marks a decisive step in strengthening its regional presence, boosting capabilities across traditional and renewable energy sectors amid the Middle East’s rapid energy transformation. THREE60 Energy, a rapidly growing global player in the energy services sector, has recently made a significant move by acquiring Total Vision (TV), a multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This deal marks a strategic step forward for THREE60 Energy, boosting its capacity to meet the changing energy demands across the Middle East—a region that’s currently going through rapid transformation thanks to industrial…
Ahead of ADIPEC 2025, ADNOC, Masdar, XRG, and Microsoft announced a strategic alliance to embed AI into energy operations, accelerate net-zero goals, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a global energy and tech hub. Ahead of ADIPEC 2025, a pretty big development has just been announced. ADNOC, Masdar, XRG, and Microsoft are teaming up in a strategic partnership aimed at speeding up the deployment of AI throughout ADNOC’s vast value chain and developing next-gen energy solutions. The partnership also strives to support Microsoft’s growing global AI and data center infrastructure with sustainable energy sources, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as…
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a streamlined regulatory system to fast-track approvals for innovative foods like cultivated meat and precision fermentation products, positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable food technology and attracting international investment and collaboration. Abu Dhabi is making big strides with a pioneering new regulatory framework aimed at speeding up the approval process for innovative foods—think cultivated meat and dairy products made through precision fermentation. This effort, led jointly by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), is all about bolstering the…
The Emirate commits to transforming urban sanitation with over 500 environmentally friendly, AI-driven vehicles by 2025, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance city efficiency. Abu Dhabi is really ramping up its efforts toward sustainability and smart city innovation, and one exciting step is the plan to roll out over 500 environmentally friendly, AI-powered cleaning vehicles by the end of 2025. Led by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), this state-of-the-art fleet is set to reshape how public sanitation works across the emirate — all while aiming to cut down on environmental impact significantly. The new lineup—including automated street…
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 ecosystem is rapidly expanding, attracting over $2.17 billion in funding in 2024, fostering a diverse range of startups from AI to biotech, and positioning the emirate as a major international innovation hub. Abu Dhabi’s tech scene is really showing some impressive growth lately, establishing itself as a major global hotspot for innovation and startups. At the heart of this development is Hub71, an active ecosystem focused on technology and entrepreneurship that’s played a big role in drawing in investments, supporting new businesses, and helping diversify the emirate’s economy. Right now, Hub71 is home to roughly 300 startups.…
