5:29 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 Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority reports a surge in renewable energy sources being integrated into regional power grids, signalling a strategic shift towards sustainability and energy security aligned with Vision 2030 and global climate commitments. The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) has reported about 53 instances of renewable energy being integrated into its interconnected electrical networks. This really points to a noticeable acceleration in how the Gulf countries are working towards cutting back on fossil fuels. Interestingly enough, this aligns quite well with the big-picture climate and sustainability goals set out in each of the GCC nations’ Vision…
Lootah Biofuels’ launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the UAE signifies a major step towards cleaner air travel, aligning with regional efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 amidst growing industry collaborations and technological innovation. Lootah Biofuels has taken a pretty significant step forward in the UAE’s push for greener aviation by launching Sustainable Aviation Fuel, or SAF, into the local market. This move, announced just ahead of the Dubai Airshow 2025, actually puts Lootah among the relatively few regional suppliers offering SAF—something that really lines up with the country’s ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and…
Abu Dhabi has issued its first official vehicle license for a self-driving delivery vehicle as part of a pilot program aimed at transforming urban logistics and advancing its smart transport ambitions. Recently, Abu Dhabi hit a pretty noteworthy milestone in its ongoing efforts toward smarter mobility—by issuing its very first official vehicle license plate for a self-driving delivery vehicle. Yeah, you read that right. This is part of a pilot program launched in partnership with K2, a major player in the autonomous systems space, and EMX, which is actually the logistics arm of 7X. The vehicles, which are developed by…
Twenty-one international teams progress in the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative’s Al Miyah Challenge, showcasing diverse solutions to reduce water use in farming amidst global drought concerns. The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has hit an important milestone—the announcement that 21 teams have advanced to the next phase of the Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture. This is actually the first competition within its bigger umbrella program, the Al Miyah Challenge. The contest is a global one, aiming to find innovative ideas that can help cut down water use in farming, all while keeping or even boosting crop yields. It’s a…
The 29th IRENA Council in Abu Dhabi will discuss diversifying renewable supply chains, boosting investment in sustainable aviation fuels, and strengthening global cooperation amidst geopolitical tensions, steering the energy transition towards resilience and inclusivity. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is gearing up for its 29th Council meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025. Over two days, more than 400 government officials from IRENA’s 169 member countries along with representatives from the European Union will gather for what’s expected to be a pretty significant set of strategic discussions. This kind of biannual meeting…
A new AI-powered platform, SustainInsight, has launched in the UAE, offering comprehensive real-time monitoring of environmental, social, and governance metrics to help construction and real estate firms meet stricter regulations and support the country’s Net Zero ambitions. SustainInsight, an AI-powered platform focused on sustainability, has recently launched in the UAE, aiming to change up how construction and real estate companies monitor and manage their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. Positioned as a truly transformative tool for the built environment sector, this platform provides a comprehensive, real-time overview of sustainability efforts—going well beyond traditional carbon accounting methods. Developed by a…
TCL Solar teams up with UAE-based Power & Sun Solar Equipments to supply 300 MW of photovoltaic modules and develop distributed solar markets across emerging economies, boosting regional renewable energy efforts amid regional growth and infrastructure investments. TCL Solar has recently teamed up with Power & Sun Solar Equipments Trading LLC (Powernsun), a well-known renewable energy company based in the UAE, in a move to push solar power projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Eurasia. The partnership was officially announced during the 2025 Intersolar Europe trade show in Munich. According to the agreement, TCL Solar will supply around 300…
As the solar industry advances into 2025, 550-watt bifacial solar panels are transforming the energy landscape with unprecedented efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness, particularly in sunny regions like the UAE. As the solar industry moves forward into 2025, 550-watt bifacial solar panels have really emerged as a game-changing technology. They’re especially attractive to homeowners and businesses alike, largely because they can maximize energy output per panel installed. These modules use bifacial technology, meaning they can collect sunlight from both the front and the back surfaces. This way, they not only absorb direct sunlight, but also take advantage of reflected and diffused…
At the Global Conference on Water, Energy, and Climate Change in Bahrain, Arab ministers emphasised urgent, collaborative strategies—including technological innovation and renewable energy integration—to tackle severe water shortages and climate impacts across the region. Recently, at the Global Conference on Water, Energy, and Climate Change held in Bahrain, three ministers from Bahrain, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates shared their views on a comprehensive roadmap. This roadmap addressed the complex water and climate issues that the Arab region faces today. Their messages highlighted that water security isn’t just a technical concern or a matter of development; it’s a matter of…
EMSTEEL Group in the UAE has launched the world’s first industrial-scale electric process gas heater pilot, aiming to cut over 2,200 tonnes of CO₂ annually and set new standards in sustainable steel production. EMSTEEL Group, which is one of the leading steel and building materials manufacturers in the UAE, has recently kicked off a pretty groundbreaking pilot project — they’re testing out the world’s first electric process gas heater (ePGH) for steelmaking. It’s quite an achievement, especially since they’ve been working closely with Danieli, a global leader in industrial technology. This initiative is seen as a major step forward in…
