1:12 pm - July 18, 2026The 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…
Naseej advances its mission to create a sustainable textile sector in the UAE through 14 strategic collaborations spanning public and private sectors, aiming to develop a comprehensive circular economy model with pilot projects and policy support. Naseej’s drive to develop a circular textile economy in the UAE has now moved…
Positive Zero’s new loan facility marks the first of its kind in the Middle East, signalling increasing confidence in decentralised renewable projects across the GCC as part of the region’s energy transition. Positive Zero has successfully secured a $375 million loan facility, a move that will bolster decentralised energy infrastructure…
As the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Awards celebrate ten years, organisers emphasise their role in fostering meaningful environmental and governance improvements among regional organisations, reflecting a broader shift in sustainability being a key business asset. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has opened nominations for the tenth edition of…
The emirate introduces ‘Sharjah Deserves the Best’, a multi-year initiative encouraging residents and businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on reducing single-use plastics and promoting reusable alternatives across the emirate. Sharjah has rolled out a fresh, emirate-wide campaign focused on sustainability , kinda aiming to make everyday choices a bit…
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched the third edition of its ‘Musta’dim’ programme, now integrating marine ecology and food security to inspire young minds and support the nation’s environmental and economic resilience. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has now rolled out the third…
DP World’s strategic stake in Hyderabad-based Maithri Aquatech marks a significant step in decentralising water solutions within global supply chains, aiming to enhance water resilience and sustainability across its international operations. DP World has recently taken a strategic stake in Hyderabad-based Maithri Aquatech, setting up pilot trials of atmospheric water…
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The UAE has unveiled the Global Youth Envoys for Water initiative, aiming to empower young leaders from vulnerable regions to influence global water governance ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has introduced a new initiative aimed at involving younger voices in global water diplomacy, ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. This move forms part of the country’s wider effort to connect climate action with international collaboration. Announced by the Arab Youth Centre during the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York, the programme called…
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…
The Dubai Future Foundation’s fifth edition of its foresight report emphasises actionable strategies and global collaborations to capitalise on technological and systemic opportunities shaping the future of the UAE and beyond. The Dubai Future Foundation has recently published the fifth edition of its flagship foresight report, broadening its focus on the technologies and systems that might influence future growth patterns in the UAE and beyond. Titled “Future Opportunities: The Global 50”, the report revisits fifty opportunities identified in earlier editions, assessing how much they have advanced. According to the Foundation, this latest version aims to help governments, organisations, and individuals…
Masdar has reached financial close on a landmark $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, aiming to deliver around-the-clock renewable power and reinforce the UAE’s shift towards sustainable energy. Masdar has officially reached financial close on a massive $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, paving the way for what it claims will be the world’s first gigascale, around-the-clock renewable power plant. The company has secured about $5.1 billion in funding from a syndicate of 13 international and regional lenders, with an extra $1 billion put in as equity. According to Masdar, this funding…
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 –…
As geological exploration deepens and policy frameworks adapt, the Middle East’s unique geology and regulatory environment position it at the forefront of natural hydrogen development, promising a strategic shift in future energy landscapes. Natural hydrogen is shifting from being just a niche curiosity in geology to becoming a serious point…
Abu Dhabi introduces a comprehensive regulatory framework for testing small autonomous and remotely operated boats, signalling a broader push into aquatic smart mobility and innovation safety. Abu Dhabi has started tightening up its rules for testing small autonomous and remotely operated boats, signalling that the emirate is broadening its smart…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches a new manual and verification tool aimed at preventing oversized air conditioning systems, potentially saving AED560 million annually and supporting the emirate’s sustainability goals. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy has introduced a new manual aimed at cooling loads, one that’s designed to address…
The Sustainability Forum Middle East announces its advisory committee for the 2027 event, bringing together senior figures from government, energy, finance, and sustainability sectors to shape regional climate action and sustainable development strategies in Bahrain. The Sustainability Forum Middle East has announced its advisory committee for its fifth edition, which…
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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 develop the emirate’s very first greenfield Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This project is pretty much aimed at boosting recycling capacity and cutting down reliance on landfills, especially as the UAE moves deeper into its circular economy ambitions. As reported by UrduPoint and WAM, the new plant is expected to handle…
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…
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Dubai-based ride-hailing giant Careem has taken a minority stake in UAE’s online car rental platform Swapp, marking a significant move to expand flexible mobility options and accelerate the region’s shift to electric and digital vehicle services. Dubai-based Careem has taken a step further in its collaboration with UAE’s online car rental platform Swapp, by purchasing a minority stake—something that, honestly, is kind of a first for the ride-hailing giant, as it’s the first time they’ve bought into a partner app at this level. This move—well, at least to me—seems pretty strategic, pushing the boundaries of innovation and aiming to grow…
Amogy and KBR have signed an MOU to advance ammonia cracking catalysts, aiming to boost hydrogen production for industrial and offshore applications amid growing global interest in ammonia as a clean energy carrier. Amogy, a company focused on ammonia-to-power tech, has recently teamed up with KBR, a well-known technology firm, through a formal agreement called a memorandum of understanding (or MOU). The goal here is to speed up the development of ammonia-to-hydrogen solutions in the energy sector. This announcement, made around mid-September 2024, mainly revolves around improving ammonia cracking catalysts—especially Amogy’s unique Ruthenium-based catalysts—so they can be integrated into KBR’s…
Researchers from the University of Sharjah have developed an innovative model using mixed-integer programming to optimise cleaning schedules for desert solar PV installations, balancing costs and energy efficiency amid dust accumulation challenges. A multidisciplinary team, led by researchers from the University of Sharjah in the UAE, has come up with an innovative way to improve cleaning schedules for PV panels in desert solar power setups. Honestly, this new model tackles a pretty big problem—dust buildup in dry areas, which seriously cuts down solar panel efficiency and reduces energy production. They tested out their model with data from a 10 MW…
Emsteel Group’s new TrueGreen™ initiative marks a significant step forward in regional eco-friendly steel manufacturing, integrating cutting-edge technologies and transparent data practices to meet stringent environmental standards and support the UAE’s climate goals. EMSTEEL Group, the leading steel and building materials producer in the UAE, is now pushing the boundaries of sustainable steel production in the region with the launch of its TrueGreen™ initiative. This new sustainability brand consolidates decades of efforts aimed at decarbonizing the industry under a single, cohesive framework—highlighting the company’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and leveraging data to support environmental responsibility. Building upon a legacy of…
Star Paper Mills is set to initiate trial production at its new US$54 million recycled containerboard plant in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the UAE’s push for greener industrial practices and circular economy development. Star Paper Mills is on the verge of kicking off trial production at its brand-new recycled containerboard plant in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi. This is quite a noteworthy milestone—really, it marks a significant step forward in the UAE’s effort to push sustainability within its industrial landscape. As reported, the construction’s something like 95% done, and the facility itself costs around US$54 million. It covers…
ADNEC Group has secured four major awards at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2025, highlighting its pioneering efforts in renewable energy and circular economy solutions to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 in Abu Dhabi. ADNEC Group, which is part of Modon Holding, has recently picked up four major awards at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2025. This really emphasizes how they’re leading the way when it comes to sustainability in the events and business tourism scene in Abu Dhabi. Honestly, these awards highlight their ongoing dedication to big environmental targets — including the goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by…
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability launches Beyond Borders, a pioneering programme that takes future energy leaders beyond traditional classrooms into real-world projects across Malaysia, fostering practical skills and international collaboration for a sustainable future.Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global effort focused on empowering future leaders in the sustainability arena, has introduced its newest program called Beyond Borders. This international project aims to take sustainability education out of the traditional classroom setting, involving young changemakers in real-world energy challenges through practical experience, cross-cultural teamwork, and leadership development that’s innovative and forward-thinking. The very first session was held in Malaysia, bringing together ten…
Seed Group’s strategic alliance with Reactive Technologies aims to enhance Dubai and UAE’s power grid stability by deploying innovative real-time analytics that support the country’s Net Zero 2050 goals amidst increasing renewable energy integration. Seed Group, which is part of the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has announced a new strategic partnership with Reactive Technologies. The main goal here is to boost grid resilience and speed up the energy transition in Dubai and the wider UAE. Honestly, this partnership aims to support the UAE’s bold Net Zero 2050 Strategy, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable energy…
Farnek has launched Emirates Carbon, the UAE’s first open-access platform designed to simplify carbon emissions measurement and support the country’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions, offering tools for individuals and organisations to reduce their environmental impact. Farnek, a smart and eco-focused facilities management company based in the UAE, has introduced Emirates Carbon, which is actually the country’s first open-access platform for managing carbon emissions — pretty innovative, huh? The main goal here seems to be making it easier for people and organizations to measure their carbon footprints, and also to bolster the UAE’s ambitious Net Zero 2050 plan. The platform offers…
Dubai’s Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) returns in 2025 with a focus on groundbreaking projects like the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park and Green Hydrogen, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to net zero ambitions and global sustainability leadership. Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and with the support of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is gearing up to host the 27th edition of WETEX—short for Water, Energy,…
