4:22 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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The Middle East and North Africa are experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity demand driven by urbanisation, climate needs, and economic expansion, prompting a major shift towards renewables and smarter infrastructure investments. Electricity consumption in the Middle East and North Africa—sometimes called MENA—has seen a huge boost over recent decades, with demand tripling since around 2000. And honestly, this upward trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The International Energy Agency, or IEA, predicts that by 2035, the region’s electricity needs will increase by another 50 percent. This shift in the energy landscape really mirrors broader economic and demographic…
The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative launches its first Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture, attracting international teams to develop innovative water-saving solutions for arid regions, with real-world testing in the UAE set for 2025. The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative recently announced a big step forward in its efforts to fight water shortages in farming through something called the Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture. This competition, which is actually the first one under the larger Al Miyah Challenge program, marks an important move towards encouraging innovative solutions that can cut down on water use in agriculture—while still keeping or even…
The United Arab Emirates reaffirms its commitment to expanding nuclear power as a key component of global climate strategies, highlighting new projects, international partnerships, and innovative financing to lead the clean energy transition. The United Arab Emirates has stood firm in reaffirming its commitment to advancing clean energy worldwide, especially through expanding nuclear power. This was made pretty clear during the recent ministerial Roadmap to New Nuclear conference held in Paris. A whole bunch of energy ministers from over 30 countries, government officials, and industry leaders assembled there to discuss how nuclear energy can become a key part of climate…
The UAE reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future, showcasing new initiatives in renewable energy, hydrogen tech, and international climate collaborations as it strives for net-zero emissions by 2050. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again shown its leadership when it comes to pushing forward renewable energy and clean tech as a big part of its broader sustainable development vision. Represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the UAE took part in the 15th gathering of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Renewable and New Energy Committee held in Kuwait. Thismeeting, organized by the GCC Secretariat General, zeroed in…
The UAE Cabinet has approved a groundbreaking national policy promoting specialised industry clusters, aiming to enhance economic competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability, alongside key healthcare, environmental, and governance initiatives. The UAE Cabinet, led by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has officially approved a groundbreaking National Policy for Economic Clusters. This key policy — and honestly, it’s quite a big deal — aims to boost the country’s economic competitiveness by creating specialized industry clusters. These clusters will bring together related sectors that share similar traits and leverage the strengths…
The United Arab Emirates University has secured a US patent for a new metal-CO2 battery, promising a major leap in sustainable energy and carbon emission reduction amid regional innovation efforts. The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has recently secured a U.S. patent for a truly groundbreaking battery technology. This new battery—called the Metal-Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Battery Cell—has the potential to boost sustainable energy efforts by transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) into both electricity and useful chemical products. Basically, it’s a significant step forward in clean energy tech, tackling carbon emissions head-on with a zero-gap flow-type metal-CO2 battery. This design outperforms traditional…
BEEAH’s groundbreaking Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah marks the UAE’s first net-zero, smart community, blending innovative architecture with sustainability to set a new standard for future urban living. BEEAH, a company based in Sharjah that’s really leading the way in sustainability and digital innovation—maybe you’ve heard of them—has officially kicked off Phase One of Khalid Bin Sultan City. This is their first major real estate project and, honestly, it’s set to be a real game-changer for urban living in the UAE. Khalid Bin Sultan City aims to be a pretty big step forward in developing communities that are climate-smart…
AVZ’s innovative GreenTrans Solar Bus System utilises bus rooftops to generate renewable energy, reducing emissions and supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 ambitions with advanced AI technology and sustainable design. In a notable step forward for sustainable public transportation, the UAE-based tech company AVZ has rolled out the GreenTrans Solar Bus System—a clever idea that turns vehicle rooftops into sources of renewable energy. Essentially, this system captures solar power, aligning pretty well with the UAE’s bold Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero 2050 plans, which aim to cut down carbon emissions significantly and push for more green energy use across…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority partners with Terra Tech to establish the MENA region’s first battery-swapping stations for electric bikes, shaping a greener future for urban logistics. Dubai is stepping up its efforts toward smarter, more sustainable urban mobility. Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced plans to set up battery-swapping stations for electric bikes all around the emirate. This move—quite notably—is a regional first, aiming to give a fresh shake-up to the delivery industry by offering an affordable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuel-powered vehicles. The project, to be carried out in partnership with Terra Tech Ltd—a start-up…
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi accentuates its global status as a model of sustainable urban growth, showcasing significant environmental, social, and technological advancements in its latest ESG report, including energy reductions, community inclusion, and cutting-edge green projects. Masdar City, located in Abu Dhabi, is quite famous as a forward-thinking, sustainable urban community and an economic free zone. Recently, it reinforced its position as a global leader in sustainable urban development by releasing its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This report really highlights how committed the city remains to weaving sustainability, innovation, and community together—quite closely aligned with the…
