2:16 pm - 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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A multidisciplinary team at UAE University is pioneering eco-friendly pilot plants that use carbon fibre-based technologies to treat industrial brine flows, aligning with the UAE’s climate and water management ambitions. A multidisciplinary team from the College of Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has taken on a pretty ambitious project — developing pilot plants that can actually treat real industrial brine flows. Honestly, this effort is aimed at showing how effective carbon fibre-based technologies can be in real-world conditions. The hope is to provide eco-friendly solutions that, in turn, greatly cut down emissions. According to what the researchers…
A groundbreaking project in Abu Dhabi sees the construction of what is believed to be the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, blending Islamic tradition with innovative green design to set a new standard for eco-friendly religious buildings. Certainly! Here’s a paraphrased version of your article, with natural human-like irregularities, slight sentence variations, and subtle stylistic touches to make it feel more organic: Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is really making waves in sustainable architecture, especially with the construction of what’s believed to be the world’s first net-zero energy mosque. This is quite a groundbreaking project, and honestly, it’s redefining how…
Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have completed over 1,300 kilometres around Dubai without human assistance, marking a significant step towards scaled, sustainable urban logistics in the UAE. Yango Group’s autonomous delivery robots have now traveled over 1,300 kilometres around Dubai—completely without human help. This is quite a milestone, and honestly, it’s a pretty big deal in the push for wider adoption of autonomous delivery tech in the UAE. The achievement came through two pilot projects—one done in partnership with ROOTS and the other at Expo City Dubai—and was officially announced at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, which was…
The Arab region’s renewable energy sector has experienced unprecedented growth, with the UAE emerging as the dominant investor — attracting over $88.5 billion and creating 16,000 jobs in the past two decades, according to a new report by Dhaman. The Arab electricity and renewable energy sector has really grown into a key attraction for foreign direct investment (FDI) across the region, with the UAE standing out as a front-runner in this upward trend. According to a report from the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation—commonly called Dhaman—and based out of their Kuwait headquarters, the sector drew in about 360…
The Middle East is poised for a significant surge in renewable energy capacity, driven by government initiatives, strategic investments, and natural advantages, with projections reaching USD 109.56 billion by 2033. The renewable energy scene in the Middle East is really gearing up for some serious growth, with projections suggesting it could hit around USD 109.56 billion by 2033. That’s based on a Compound Annual Growth Rate (or CAGR) of about 9.5%, according to a report from Grand View Research. Basically, this boom is mainly fueled by governments in the region shifting their focus—trying to diversify their energy sources and cut…
The new RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre, a collaboration between ADGM Academy and PGIM, marks a significant step in advancing AI and sustainable innovation within the real asset sector, supporting Abu Dhabi’s diversification and Net Zero 2050 goals. The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Academy recently teamed up with PGIM, the global investment management branch of Prudential Financial, Inc., to kick off the RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre. This new hub is quite a milestone because it’s actually the region’s very first dedicated space focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable innovations within the real asset industry. It officially opened…
UAE-based Farnek introduces Emirates Carbon, a free, open platform enabling individuals and businesses to measure, manage, and offset their carbon footprints, supporting the country’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions and evolving climate regulations. UAE-based company Farnek, known for its smart and eco-friendly facilities management services, has introduced an exciting new platform called Emirates Carbon. This digital tool is designed to support the region’s increasing focus on sustainability and climate action. And, interestingly enough, it’s free and open to everyone. It provides users with simple, yet powerful, tools to measure and manage their carbon footprints, and even gives direct access to verified…
JBM Electric Vehicles has teamed up with Al Habtoor Motors to introduce a new generation of electric buses across the UAE, supporting the country’s ‘Net Zero by 2050’ initiative and aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. JBM Electric Vehicles, a division of India’s JBM Auto Ltd, has recently struck a strategic partnership with Al Habtoor Motors, based in the UAE, to roll out a new generation of electric buses across the United Arab Emirates. Basically, this partnership makes Al Habtoor exclusive importer and distributor of JBM’s electric buses within the UAE, meaning they’ll handle everything…
The EVCS industry is accelerating towards a projected value of USD 342 billion by 2032, driven by technological innovations, strategic partnerships, and government policies shaping the future of clean, connected mobility worldwide. The market for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) has really become a key component in the worldwide shift toward cleaner mobility options. Valued at over USD 27 billion in 2023, projections suggest it will grow pretty quickly to more than USD 36 billion in 2024 and, astonishingly, could reach around USD 342 billion by 2032. That’s an eye-popping compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 30%, which just…
The tech-focused branch of MAIRE Group has inaugurated a new regional office in Abu Dhabi, signalling a strategic push to support decarbonisation efforts across the Middle East, notably through collaboration on flagship projects like ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha development. NEXTCHEM, the tech-focused branch of the MAIRE Group, which is dedicated to pushing forward sustainable industrial solutions, has recently expanded its footprint in the Middle East by opening a new regional office in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This move is quite a significant milestone for the company as it advances its strategic growth in a region that is increasingly committed to energy…
