9:39 pm - August 30, 2026Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has renewed a five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international banks, reinforcing liquidity as it pushes towards 100GW of renewable capacity by 2030. Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has renewed its five-year $300m revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 25 international…
Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative with five government partners, extending agricultural waste guidance to farms across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. Tadweer Group has launched the second edition of its Our Sustainable Farms initiative, extending agricultural waste management support to…
An Abu Dhabi Chamber report projects the UAE will have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production costs by 2030, with Abu Dhabi targeting 1.4 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen a year by 2031. The UAE is on track to have among the world’s lowest hydrogen and ammonia production…
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…
Expo City Dubai has begun issuing the UAE’s inaugural Green Licences, setting a new standard for sustainability-driven businesses within the country’s Green Innovation District, and signalling a strategic shift towards green economic growth. Expo City Dubai has started issuing the UAE’s very first Green Licences, marking a notable milestone. Six…
Abu Dhabi is launching a pioneering initiative to scatter 10 million native seeds across its arid landscapes, aiming to combat land degradation, boost biodiversity, and demonstrate regional leadership in ecological rehabilitation amidst climate challenges. Abu Dhabi is gearing up for what’s arguably one of the most ambitious desert restoration projects…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is expanding the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park beyond 8,000 MW and adding storage and hydropower, pushing clean energy towards 36% of the emirate’s mix by 2030. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) expects the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to…
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Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has closed a $5.1bn debt package for a $6.1bn solar-and-storage plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, setting a financing benchmark for uninterrupted clean power. Masdar has reached financial close on its $6.1bn round-the-clock clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, raising $5.1bn in debt from a consortium of international and local banks. The company confirmed the milestone in a statement on 13 July, as reported by The National. Masdar is funding $1bn of equity, with the remaining $5.1bn provided by 13 international and local banks. It is developing the plant with the Emirates Water and Electricity…
Tadweer Group aims to revolutionise Abu Dhabi’s waste system with a comprehensive plan including waste-to-energy, material recovery, digital tracking, and community involvement, targeting an 80% diversion rate from landfills by 2031. Tadweer Group is really making moves to implement a far more ambitious waste management system in Abu Dhabi. They’ve announced an aim to divert a massive 80% of waste away from landfills by 2031, as part of a broader push towards creating a circular economy. Quite an impressive goal, don’t you think? The target, as explained by Ahmed Al Kayyoomi, who’s Tadweer’s executive director of strategy and business performance,…
Abu Dhabi’s Estidama initiative integrates environmental standards with cultural and regional considerations, leveraging digital tools to promote resilient, sustainable urban growth in the face of climate challenges. Estidama, the Arabic word meaning sustainability, has really become one of Abu Dhabi’s most distinctive ideas in urban planning. It was created as part of the emirate’s long-term growth strategy, with a straightforward yet ambitious goal: to support development that enhances quality of life without sacrificing its environmental or cultural identity. The initiative was introduced by Abu Dhabi’s urban planning authorities in order to align growth with the broader economic vision for 2030.…
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has finalised a AED35 million project to extend natural gas services to residential districts in Dibba Al Hisn, marking a significant step in the emirate’s push for cleaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has wrapped up a natural gas connection project in Dibba Al Hisn, marking yet another step in the emirate’s ongoing efforts to expand access to cleaner energy infrastructure. Based on reports from Gulf News and Sharjah24, the project cost around AED35 million, roughly equivalent to $9.5 million, and was aimed at bringing natural…
As Abu Dhabi marks Union Pledge Day, energy officials highlight the ongoing commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and resilience, building on the UAE’s founding principles to meet future challenges. On Union Pledge Day, Abu Dhabi’s energy leaders framed the occasion as both a celebration of the UAE’s founding and a reminder that there’s still quite a bit of work to do ahead. H.E. Eng Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, said the anniversary really reflects the core principles on which the country was built, as well as the responsibility to turn that legacy…
The UAE is increasingly integrating science and innovation into its long-term development strategy, with major investments in space exploration, AI infrastructure, and climate technology positioning it as a rising global technological power. From the moment the federation was established, the UAE has viewed science and innovation not just as side…
JA Solar has begun delivering photovoltaic modules for Masdar’s ambitious 24/7 clean energy project in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step towards creating a reliable, continuous renewable power supply supported by massive storage and new technology integration. JA Solar has started sending photovoltaic modules to Masdar’s flagship 24/7 renewable energy…
Dubai’s Bustanica farm exemplifies innovative, data-driven indoor agriculture, showcasing how the Gulf is rethinking food production amidst a hotter, drier future by utilising AI, hydroponics, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Dubai’s Bustanica farm has become one of the clearest examples of how the Gulf is rethinking food production for a hotter, drier…
The 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…
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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…
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 –…
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Building on their renewable energy collaborations, the UAE and Azerbaijan are progressing towards integrating hydrogen into their shared low-carbon strategy, signalling a new phase in their energy alliance. Hydrogen might well become the next significant step in the UAE-Azerbaijan energy partnership, building upon their already growing alliance in solar technology and broader low-carbon solutions, according to UAE political scientist Salem Alketbi. He shared his insights during AZERTAC’s programme, “Azerbaijan and the World”. His perspective reflects a relationship that’s been steadily broadening, moving from broad diplomatic engagement into more concrete clean-energy cooperation. Over recent years, Abu Dhabi and Baku have moved…
The UAE has expanded its long-term residency options by launching the Blue Visa, a renewable 10-year permit aimed at leading figures in environmental science, sustainability investment, and climate innovation, signalling a strategic push to position itself as a global hub for eco-friendly expertise and green investment. The UAE is broadening its options for long-term residency by extending the Blue Visa to individuals involved in sustainability, climate science, and environmental protection. This new route now joins the country’s more well-known Golden and Green visas. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, this scheme offers a renewable…
On World Environment Day, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority highlights ambitious renewable energy initiatives, including the world’s largest single-site solar farm and the region’s first green hydrogen project, signalling a rapid shift towards a lower-carbon economy by 2030. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority used World Environment Day as a chance to highlight just how far its programme for clean energy has come , showcasing a broad set of projects that, they say, are helping Dubai edge closer to a lower-carbon economy. This annual event, held this year on June 5th under the theme “Now For Climate”, gave DEWA the perfect…
Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in nuclear policy and international cooperation, steps into the role of director-general at the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, signalling a move towards stability and global credibility in the country’s nuclear programme. The UAE has recently appointed Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as the new director-general of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR). This move puts quite possibly one of the country’s most seasoned nuclear diplomats, at the forefront of its main nuclear oversight body. In accordance with a federal decree issued by UAE President His Highness…
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) hosts a pivotal forum to demystify ESG requirements for businesses, unveiling new partnerships to integrate sustainability into daily operations amid regional shifts towards cleaner industry practices. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has really stepped up its efforts in promoting sustainability, especially by organising a forum aimed at making environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements feel less like an abstract concept and more practical for businesses to implement daily. Honestly, the event, called “ESG Simplified – What’s Mandatory, What’s Smart, and What Comes Next,” drew together company leaders, specialists in sustainability, and policymakers to…
The UAE Food Bank and DP World Foundation launch ‘Sustainable Goodness’, transforming abandoned port shipments into meals for those in need, aligning waste reduction with humanitarian efforts at Jebel Ali Port. The UAE Food Bank, along with the DP World Foundation, has rolled out a new programme aimed at turning abandoned food shipments into meals for those in need. It’s a clever move that ties waste reduction directly to humanitarian efforts , particularly at one of the region’s busiest logistics gateways, Jebel Ali Port. This initiative, which they’ve christened “Sustainable Goodness”, was unveiled in Dubai with collaborations from Dubai Municipality,…
The United Arab Emirates secures a top 10 position in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, underscoring its effective, innovative, and future-ready governance model recognised worldwide. The United Arab Emirates has, once again, established itself among the world’s most closely observed examples of government efficiency, earning a spot in the top 10 of the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index. For a nation that has built much of its modern identity on traits like speed, coordination, and long-term planning, this isn’t just a symbolic achievement. No, it signals yet again that the UAE’s administrative model is being recognised internationally as one…
The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi is launching a programme to tag and monitor 100,000 native trees with QR codes, aiming to protect vital species and bolster environmental management amid rapid development and climate challenges. Abu Dhabi has started attaching digital identities to its native trees, turning what was once a straightforward conservation project into a broader statement about how the emirate plans to manage its natural landscape in this warming, scarce-resource environment with rapid development sweeping across the region. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has rolled out a programme to tag and document 100,000 indigenous trees throughout the…
Saudi Arabia’s rapid expansion into renewables, driven by Vision 2030, is reshaping the Gulf’s clean energy scene, challenging the UAE’s dominance and pushing the region towards industrialised green energy ecosystems amid technical and infrastructural hurdles. Saudi Arabia’s swift expansion into renewables has definitely shaken up the Gulf’s clean energy scene. It’s nudged the United Arab Emirates into second place after years where Abu Dhabi was pretty much setting the pace regionally. That shift really reflects a broader change in how the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are approaching their energy policies , no longer just about climate goals but also about…
Rafael Grossi of the IAEA highlights the UAE’s successful development of a safe, transparent nuclear programme, emphasising its strategic importance amid rising global energy demands and regional security considerations. Rafael Mariano Grossi, who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (or IAEA, as some might call it), has given some pretty positive remarks about the UAE’s efforts in building a nuclear programme focused on peace. He made sure to highlight that safety, openness, and working together on an international level are emphasised at the centre of their approach. During a formal visit to the UAE , which…
