10:34 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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Dubai has recognised 33 innovative projects from 24 countries at the fifth Emirates Energy Award during the World Green Economy Summit, highlighting its leadership in global sustainability and its drive towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Dubai has once again showcased its prominent role in global sustainability initiatives by honoring 33 outstanding projects from 24 countries at the Emirates Energy Award, held during the World Green Economy Summit (WGES). Now in its fifth edition, this event underscores the UAE’s dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, emphasizing the country’s push towards a green economy through innovation and international cooperation.…
Canada-listed NextSource Materials is developing a $291 million battery anode facility in Abu Dhabi, aiming to establish itself as a leading global producer outside Asia and diversify critical mineral supply chains for the EV industry. Canada-listed NextSource Materials has recently announced plans to develop a $291 million battery anode facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi. This move is quite strategic—aimed at positioning the company as the biggest producer of graphite anode active material (AAM) outside of Asia, and it will serve as a critical supplier to Mitsubishi Chemical, a major Japanese chemical company. It’s interesting, right? This development really signals a…
WeRide, a leading autonomous driving technology company, has begun pilot operations of its Robotaxi GXR and Robobus services in Ras Al Khaimah, signalling a significant step towards integrating self-driving vehicles into the UAE’s public transport network and supporting the region’s future mobility ambitions. WeRide, a prominent player in the autonomous driving tech scene, has taken a big step in expanding its presence regionally by launching pilot operations of its Robotaxi GXR and Robobus services in Ras Al Khaimah. This marks the very first time WeRide’s self-driving vehicles are being tested out in the emirate, signifying its entry into a third…
Taqa Water Solutions, a UAE-based energy firm, reports significant progress towards national sustainability goals by producing 58 gigawatts of energy, with over half sourced from clean and renewable technologies, supporting the country’s ambitions for climate neutrality by 2050. The UAE-based energy and water solutions firm, Taqa Water Solutions, is really playing a crucial role as a key supplier to the energy and water sectors, at least according to what its CEO told CNBC Arabia in a recent interview. They’ve reported producing about 58 gigawatts of energy so far, and interestingly, around 59% of that comes from clean energy sources. That’s…
Engie Solutions is driving the Middle East’s clean energy shift through advanced technology, predictive maintenance, and flexible financing, surpassing emission reduction targets and supporting regional climate ambitions. Engie Solutions is really stepping up as a key player in the Middle East’s push towards cleaner energy, especially in terms of cutting down emissions and improving energy efficiency in buildings. Through its Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division, the company is helping organizations optimize how they use energy, all while aligning with national sustainability goals like the UAE Energy Strategy 2050—a pretty ambitious plan, I might add. Just in 2024, Engie’s operations in…
Thyssenkrupp Uhde has successfully installed a state-of-the-art Hydrogen Recovery Unit at Fertiglobe’s Ruwais plant, enhancing ammonia output while reducing emissions and advancing the UAE’s green industrial goals. Thyssenkrupp Uhde has successfully brought online a cutting-edge Hydrogen Recovery Unit (HRU) at Fertil’s plant over in Ruwais, in the UAE. The plant belongs to Fertiglobe, which is a big player globally in producing ammonia and urea, and they’ve got a pretty clear focus on sustainable ammonia solutions. This project really marks a notable step forward in developing energy-efficient and lower-carbon ways to produce ammonia in the region. The new HRU uses some…
The United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable transportation through its ambitious railway projects and hosting of the upcoming Global Rail 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi, highlighting its commitment to innovation and environmental goals. The United Arab Emirates is really making a name for itself as a global leader when it comes to sustainable transportation. It’s doing this with its ambitious National Railway Programme and, interestingly enough, by preparing to host the upcoming Global Rail 2025 Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, the UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure,…
LuLu Group partners with Positive Zero to install extensive solar energy systems across Dubai facilities, marking a significant step in the UAE’s retail sector’s shift towards net zero emissions by 2050, and demonstrating the profitable potential of green energy adoption. LuLu Group, one of the UAE’s major retail giants, has made a pretty significant move in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts by rolling out a big solar energy project across several of its key facilities in Dubai. It’s a pretty forward-thinking plan—kind of exciting, really—done in partnership with Positive Zero, a renewable energy company. This initiative clearly shows…
Project InnerSpace’s new GeoMap Middle East tool highlights vast geothermal opportunities in the Gulf region, poised to reshape energy and cooling solutions in one of the world’s hottest and fastest-growing regions. Project InnerSpace has introduced GeoMap Middle East, a new and innovative geothermal exploration tool that emphasizes the significant potential of geothermal energy for cooling, energy storage, and power generation in the Gulf region and beyond in the Middle East. This latest addition expands GeoMap’s global reach, which already includes areas like Africa, North America, India, Asia, and Oceania. What’s truly exciting about GeoMap Middle East is that it points…
Dubai’s ENOC Group is set to unveil the UAE’s first biodiesel production plant, alongside smart fuel management and innovative sustainability projects at WETEX 2025, reinforcing the nation’s transition to a greener economy. ENOC Group, a well-known integrated global energy company owned by Dubai’s government, is gearing up to showcase a bunch of exciting sustainability and renewable energy projects at the 27th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), happening from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As one of the principal sponsors, ENOC plans to make the most of this prominent stage—hosted by Dubai…
