8:42 pm - August 30, 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 newly inaugurated Al Shera’a headquarters in Dubai showcases cutting-edge integration of IoT, AI, and renewable energy, positioning itself as a blueprint for eco-friendly public infrastructure worldwide. A delegation from Masdar recently paid a visit to DEWA’s spanking new headquarters in Al Jaddaf, providing Abu Dhabi’s leading clean-energy firm with an up-close look at one of Dubai’s most ambitious sustainability ventures yet. The building , known as Al Shera’a , has been billed by DEWA as the tallest, biggest, and smartest net-positive government building in the world. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s managing director and CEO, hosted the visit for…
Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority launched the Sustainable Sea campaign for World Environment Day, engaging volunteers and divers in a seabed clean-up to raise awareness and foster community responsibility for marine ecosystems. Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority marked World Environment Day by shining a spotlight firmly on marine pollution, unveiling a new public campaign designed to blend education, volunteer effort, and direct environmental action. The programme, known as Sustainable Sea, saw divers and volunteers taking to the waters at Khor Al Khan Marina to carry out a seabed clean-up. Their goal was straightforward: remove marine debris and ease…
Twelve Emirati companies have been recognised among the world’s top environmentally sustainable businesses for 2026 by Newsweek, highlighting the country’s growing role in global ESG efforts and operational transparency. Newsweek has named twelve Emirati companies among the world’s top environmentally sustainable businesses for 2026, putting the UAE alongside a small handpicked group of markets in a ranking designed to identify firms with relatively low environmental impacts and a stronger emphasis on transparency. The list, assembled with research backing from the Just Impact Foundation and Plant-A Insights Group, includes 850 businesses spread across 28 countries. According to the methodology published with…
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment marks World Environment Day by mobilising communities through hands-on initiatives, emphasising collective responsibility in climate action and environmental protection. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment chose World Environment Day as a chance to spread a message, one that perhaps isn’t new, but definitely growing in importance. Basically, they’re saying that protecting the environment in the UAE isn’t just some niche policy or a distant goal; it’s something that everyone has a duty to take part in, starting right where they live. During various activities linked with the June 5th occasion, the…
Registration opens for WETEX 2026, the region’s premier water, energy, and environment exhibition, as Dubai cements its status as a global hub for green innovation and climate-tech solutions, with a focus on decarbonisation, digital transformation, and sustainable urban development. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has kicked off the registration process for the 28th edition of WETEX, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, which is scheduled to take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. This annual event has really established itself as one of the most significant trade shows in the region for clean…
First Abu Dhabi Bank has partnered with Water.org and WaterEquity to fund microloans for water and sanitation improvements across emerging markets, marking a significant shift in Gulf climate and development finance strategies. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has taken a further step into water finance, forging a strategic partnership that links one of the UAE’s biggest lenders with Water.org and its impact investing wing, WaterEquity. The aim? To broaden access to safe water and sanitation across emerging markets. According to the announcement, FAB has committed funds to the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, this is a vehicle designed to channel capital via…
Abu Dhabi aims to reduce power sector emissions intensity by 75% by 2035, integrating digital innovation and renewable energy to ensure sustainable growth amid mounting climate pressures. Abu Dhabi is stepping up its climate ambitions, aiming to cut emissions intensity in its power sector by about 75% come 2035. The emirate is increasingly leaning into renewable energy, digital innovation, and tighter management of resources to get there. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Saif Al Jarwan, who heads up the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, highlighted that environmental sustainability isn’t just a side policy anymore , it’s become central to long-term development. In…
BILDCO and Wujod are teaming up to develop a 10-million-square-metre, eco-friendly city in Abu Dhabi, aiming to revolutionise urban living with a focus on sustainability, wellness, and community resilience. BILDCO and Wujod Real Estate Development are teaming up to create a large-scale, sustainable city project in Abu Dhabi, and honestly, it’s a pretty exciting move that adds some fresh energy to the emirate’s push for modern, low-density urban living built with the future in mind. From what the companies have announced, the project will kick off with roughly 10 million square metres of land and an initial investment of Dh2…
Abu Dhabi’s flagship tech ecosystem selects its most international cohort yet, with 27 startups from across the globe aiming to scale with the support of Hub71’s expanding programme and growth infrastructure. Hub71 has broadening its international scope quite a bit with the selection of 27 startups for Cohort 18 of its Access Programme, after a record-breaking 2,453 applications from 112 different countries. This intake really marks a notable shift for Abu Dhabi’s flagship tech ecosystem: for the first time ever, every company picked is based outside the UAE. That detail , well, at least to me , really emphasises how…
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s participation in ACME Solar’s recent capital raise underscores growing Gulf involvement in India’s clean energy sector, amidst strong international investor confidence and ambitious national energy targets. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has become part of a significant capital-raising effort by ACME Solar Holdings, highlighting the ongoing enthusiasm from Gulf countries and the wider global scene for India’s renewable energy sector. According to a statement sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange, ACME Solar successfully completed a 28 billion Indian rupee qualified institutions placement, which equates to roughly $292.7 million. The company mentioned that this was its first equity…
