11:42 pm - July 14, 2026Chinese automaker BYD is making significant advances in large-scale battery storage projects in Abu Dhabi while simultaneously boosting its global EV exports and model lineup, despite challenging conditions in China’s domestic market and regulatory landscape. BYD seems to be pulled in two very different directions at the same time. On…
Scientists in the UAE are exploring the possibility of using large-scale solar photovoltaic installations not only to produce energy but also to influence local atmospheric conditions and trigger rainfall, offering a novel approach to water scarcity in desert regions. Water is increasingly taking centre stage in the climate and technology…
Hub71’s 2025 Impact Report reveals a surge in funding, revenue, and international partnerships, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s shift from early-stage innovation to a mature, revenue-generating tech hub. Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has recently reported a notable surge in startup activity. Its 2025 Impact Report reveals that companies within the ecosystem raised over…
Globalpharma has installed a 612 kWp rooftop solar system at its Dubai facility, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 11,400 tonnes as part of the UAE’s wider shift towards clean energy in industry. Globalpharma has managed to cut roughly 11,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions after installing a rooftop solar system…
Tadweer Group has awarded Urbaser a contract to develop Abu Dhabi’s first greenfield Material Recovery Facility, incorporating AI-driven sorting systems to boost recycling and reduce landfill reliance by 2028. Tadweer Group has taken quite a significant step forward in Abu Dhabi’s waste management plans, by awarding Urbaser a contract to…
A new report underscores the shift of smart cities from futuristic concepts to strategic tools vital for building resilience, enhancing public services, and sustaining growth amid urban challenges and climate risks. Smart cities are shifting from just being a planning goal to really forming a central part of a nation’s…
ACCIONA advances its water assets’ management by deploying an integrated digital platform and digital twin technology, enhancing efficiency and resilience in Gulf desalination operations amid climate challenges. ACCIONA is taking its digital transformation of its desalination assets further, expanding a plant management system that combines operational, maintenance, and control data…
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The UAE-based resale app LUVED introduces AI-driven tools and environmental impact features to promote faster, more personalised transactions and bolster trust within its community-focused, circular fashion platform. A resale app based in the UAE is really leaning into the use of artificial intelligence and sustainability , quite intentionally, it seems , as it tries to make the experience of buying second-hand luxury items feel more instant, personalised, and less wasteful. LUVED, a mobile-focused peer-to-peer marketplace for pre-loved luxury fashion and lifestyle products, has recently rolled out two new features within the app: LUVBOT, an AI-driven assistant, and My Impact, a…
DP World unveils EcoRoute, a comprehensive platform designed to help businesses lower emissions while boosting operational efficiency, marking a significant shift in logistics sustainability practices amid rising regulatory and market pressures. DP World has introduced EcoRoute, a new set of supply chain services that they claim are designed to help businesses reduce their emissions without sacrificing performance. This move reflects a broader shift in logistics, where decarbonisation is increasingly seen as an operational challenge rather than just a separate sustainability effort. According to DP World, the platform combines network design, lower-carbon transport options, emissions measurement, and carbon insetting. They say…
The United Arab Emirates prepares to inaugurate its first passenger rail service, marking a significant milestone in its transport development and regional integration plans, with phased routes connecting key emirates and offering enhanced travel options for daily commuters and tourists alike. The UAE is just a few days away from launching its very first passenger rail service, an event that signifies a fresh chapter in the country’s transport ambitions and its long-standing effort to connect major cities, economic zones, and future growth corridors more seamlessly. Etihad Rail announced that passenger services will kick off on June 30, with the initial…
A new venture called Origin Assets, backed by Reef Origin, Xange.com, and NOXXO, aims to simplify financing and trading of climate-aligned assets through tokenisation and blockchain technology, targeting institutional investors worldwide. Three firms, with a combined pipeline worth over $140 billion, have teamed up to bring together their climate, payment, and market infrastructure into a new venture based in Abu Dhabi. The goal? To make financing and trading climate-aligned assets a lot easier , or at least that’s the plan. This project is called Origin Assets. It was announced during Climate Week London on 24 June , a joint effort…
The UAE cement market is set for robust growth over the next decade, driven by infrastructure projects and urban expansion, but increasingly shaped by sustainability and technological innovation as producers seek to balance demand with environmental targets. The UAE cement market is looking set for ongoing growth over the next ten years, but honestly, the story is increasingly about more than just increasing quantities. The landscape is now heavily influenced by infrastructure investments, housing needs, sustainability rules, and the push for producers to modernise their operations. Based on a market report supplied by Vocal Media and research referenced by IMARC…
The United Arab Emirates leverages its recent engagement with BRICS to promote smart grid technology, sustainable hydrogen value chains, and digital energy systems, signalling a strategic shift towards global energy influence and innovation. The United Arab Emirates has used its most recent engagement with BRICS on energy to highlight a…
Emirates Global Aluminium opens the largest aluminium recycling facility in the UAE, reinforcing the country’s commitment to decarbonisation and localised, sustainable industry growth. Emirates Global Aluminium has recently opened what’s now the biggest aluminium recycling plant in the United Arab Emirates, located at Al Taweelah. It’s a clear move that…
Innovo Group and FieldAI partner to deploy autonomous robots on Dubai’s Ghaf Woods project, marking a significant step for AI-driven construction in challenging environments and aligning with the UAE’s broader digital ambitions. Innovo Group has started introducing general-purpose robots into real-world construction projects in the Middle East, through a partnership…
The UAE has celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of sustainability leaders, exemplifying the country’s strategic shift towards integrated, human-centric climate and industrial policies supported by public-private collaboration. The UAE Sustainability Fellowship has recently celebrated the graduation of its third cohort, bringing together 32 professionals from both the public…
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Savvy Charging has secured an exclusive dealership deal for Xiaofu’s off-grid electric vehicle charging systems across the MENA region, promising faster deployment and enhanced regional support to accelerate EV adoption amid infrastructure challenges. Savvy Charging Technology is stepping up its efforts in the off-grid electric-vehicle infrastructure scene with a new exclusive dealership deal for Xiaofu’s charging systems across the Middle East and North Africa, according to a company announcement reported by Zawya. This deal effectively makes Savvy the sole regional stockist for the Chinese firm’s off-grid EV charging products, a move the companies say is meant to cut down on…
At Expo City Dubai, a newly planted pocket forest using native species and smart monitoring exemplifies innovative ecological restoration tailored for arid environments, offering a scalable blueprint for sustainable urban landscapes. At Expo City Dubai, there’s a small stand of trees that’s doing more than just softening the skyline. Terra’s new pocket forest is being presented as a practical example of how desert cities can blend biodiversity, cooling, and educational elements into one public space. The project draws inspiration from the Miyawaki method, a planting approach that uses densely packed native species to promote rapid growth and create a multi-layered…
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First Abu Dhabi Bank surpasses 75% of its AED500 billion goal for climate-related projects between 2022 and 2025, bolstering the UAE’s green economy with significant investments across renewables, EVs, and low-carbon infrastructure. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) recently announced that it has played a key role in financing sustainable and transition-focused projects valued at AED381 billion from 2022 through 2025. That’s already more than 75% of their goal to reach AED500 billion by 2030. Pretty impressive, right? This number was highlighted in a report featured by Sky News Arabia. It covers about 280 deals spread across 41 countries and encompasses…
The ongoing Middle East conflict is causing short-term delays and rising costs in renewable energy projects across the region, but is also prompting a strategic move towards local manufacturing to enhance energy resilience. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already having a noticeable impact on the deployment of renewable energy initiatives across the region, even as it underscores the importance of cleaner energy sources for the long haul. According to an analysis from Rystad Energy, the immediate consequence appears to be a delay, somewhere in the range of three to twelve months, in active project pipelines. Interestingly enough,…
DHL Express partners with SAF One to secure 25,000 tonnes of unblended SAF annually from Bahrain’s first dedicated production site, marking a significant step towards regional decarbonisation and industrialising sustainable aviation fuel in the Gulf. DHL Express has stepped up its efforts to promote cleaner aviation fuels with a new long-term supply deal that will connect the Middle East’s first planned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production site to its global network. According to a statement from DHL Group, the company has signed an offtake agreement with Dubai-based SAF developer SAF One, which will give DHL Express access to 25,000 metric…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is ramping up its seawater reverse osmosis capacity to 120 million imperial gallons per day in 2026, marking a strategic move away from thermal desalination towards more energy-efficient, lower-emission methods. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is planning to add another 120 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) of seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) capacity throughout 2026, as part of its broader push toward cleaner, lower-emission water production methods in the emirate. In its first-quarter 2026 financial results, DEWA mentioned that it has already commissioned Block A of the Hassyan SWRO plant, which boosted its…
Khalifa University signs a deal with Italy’s Magaldi Power to explore the deployment of thermal energy storage technologies in the UAE, supporting the nation’s renewable energy transition and industrial decarbonisation efforts. Khalifa University’s Advanced Power and Energy Centre recently signed an agreement with Italy’s Magaldi Power S.p.A., aiming to explore how the company’s thermal energy storage technologies could be put to use in the UAE. This move adds another international dimension to the UAE’s ongoing clean energy efforts. The deal, which is essentially a consultancy service agreement, pairs one of the region’s leading research universities with a company that describes…
Emsteel’s collaboration with Gulf Cryo highlights the UAE’s advancing efforts to create a practical, integrated industrial carbon management market, moving beyond pilot projects towards a holistic decarbonisation ecosystem. Emsteel’s recent partnership with Gulf Cryo really underscores the UAE’s ongoing push to develop an industrial carbon management market, particularly as big-emission industries seek practical ways to lower their emissions without sacrificing competitiveness. The steel producer and the industrial gases firm have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and utilization (CCU) across Emsteel’s operations. According to both companies, this plan doesn’t just focus on capturing emissions at the…
Du has launched a specialised industrial AI platform in the UAE, leveraging sovereign cloud infrastructure and local partnerships to accelerate manufacturing innovation and digital independence. Du has taken another step forward in developing the UAE’s sovereign digital infrastructure with the launch of an industrial AI platform focused on manufacturers and heavy industry players , a move that really highlights how telecom companies in the Gulf region are moving beyond just providing connectivity. The platform was introduced during du’s participation in the fifth edition of Make It in the Emirates 2026. The event centered around themes like industrial localization, supply chain…
A pioneering German project funded by the UAE aims to test whether large-scale solar farms and artificial dunes can alter weather patterns in arid regions, potentially increasing rainfall and addressing water scarcity. German researchers are now posing a question that, honestly, sounds pretty much like something out of science fiction: could massive solar farms actually help produce rain in deserts? A project led by the University of Hohenheim is setting out to test whether, if built on a large enough scale and designed just right, photovoltaic parks might influence weather patterns in coastal dry areas. The effort is funded by…
Imtiaz Developments announces plans to plant 10,000 flame trees across its Dubai projects, reinforcing the city’s commitment to greener, more sustainable urban communities in partnership with Dubai Municipality. Imtiaz Developments has announced plans to plant 10,000 flame trees across its projects in Dubai, part of a wider municipal effort aimed at increasing the city’s greenery and counteracting the intense heat typical of rapidly expanding neighborhoods. The developer stated that this initiative will be in partnership with Dubai Municipality and will mainly target residential neighborhoods where they’re constructing homes. The trees will be strategically placed along main streets and communal spaces,…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has opened registrations for the 28th edition of WETEX, a leading platform for water, energy, and sustainability innovation, set to take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre, highlighting the region’s accelerating shift towards decarbonisation and digital transformation. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the opening of registration for exhibitors and participants in the upcoming 28th edition of WETEX, the annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition. Mark your calendars, this edition is scheduled to take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade…
