4:09 pm - July 20, 2026The 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…
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…
Huawei’s new FusionSolar 9.0 platform aims to revolutionise utility-scale solar projects across the Middle East by integrating advanced grid-forming technology, digital management tools, and lifecycle performance enhancements to meet the region’s evolving energy demands. Huawei’s Digital Power division has rolled out its FusionSolar 9.0 Smart PV Solution in Dubai, leveraging…
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…
Naseej advances its mission to create a sustainable textile sector in the UAE through 14 strategic collaborations spanning public and private sectors, aiming to develop a comprehensive circular economy model with pilot projects and policy support. Naseej’s drive to develop a circular textile economy in the UAE has now moved…
Positive Zero’s new loan facility marks the first of its kind in the Middle East, signalling increasing confidence in decentralised renewable projects across the GCC as part of the region’s energy transition. Positive Zero has successfully secured a $375 million loan facility, a move that will bolster decentralised energy infrastructure…
As UAE’s insurance industry adopts AI-driven ESG scores, companies face a new era of risk management where sustainability performance directly influences coverage and costs, aligning with national climate goals and transforming underwriting practices. For many years now, corporate insurance underwriting in the UAE has been built on tried-and-true pillars: balance…
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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has completed an extensive survey mapping 334 oyster beds across the emirate’s waters, integrating traditional knowledge with advanced scientific techniques to bolster ecological and climate resilience efforts. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has recently wrapped up a multi-year project to map out oyster beds across the emirate’s marine waters , and, according to them, it’s now the most detailed scientific record of this habitat’s distribution to date. The survey was initially designed in 2022 and then carried out between 2023 and the end of 2025. It brought together old knowledge and modern field…
Energy companies in the UAE are being advised to act quickly and document their R&D activities meticulously to capitalise on the country’s new tax incentives, as delays could cost millions. The regime, launching in 2026, offers up to 50% tax credits for qualifying innovative projects in the hydrocarbons sector, contingent on staffing and proper approval processes. Energy companies operating in the UAE are being encouraged to act quickly if they want to capture some value from the country’s new research and development tax credit, as advisers warn that delaying could leave them with millions of dirhams unclaimed. The regime, which…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is expanding its international ties and adopting cutting-edge, renewable-powered desalination methods as part of its long-term water resilience and climate goals, positioning the emirate as a global leader in sustainable water management. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is really stepping up its ties with the World Water Council as the emirate sharpens its long-term plans for water security, efficiency, and low-carbon desalination. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s managing director and CEO, recently met with Loïc Fauchon, the president of the World Water Council, right in Dubai. They discussed what both sides describe as…
BEEAH and Etihad Water and Electricity have signed a joint agreement to expand sewage treatment capacity in Sharjah, signalling a shift towards integrated and sustainable water resource management in the UAE. BEEAH and Etihad Water and Electricity have recently come to an agreement to collaborate on expanding sewage treatment capacity in Sharjah, a move that highlights how wastewater is increasingly becoming a more strategic part of the UAE’s water system. The two organisations, through EtihadWE’s development and investment division, signed a Joint Development Agreement. This covers not just the operation of existing treatment assets but also plans to expand the…
The UAE’s latest scientific initiative, RAINLAND, investigates whether altering land cover and terrain could influence rainfall, marking a shift towards understanding land-atmosphere interactions for water security in dry regions. The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has rolled out its sixth cycle project, called RAINLAND. This new initiative pushes beyond the usual focus on cloud microphysics and delves into how land itself might influence rainfall. Basically, it’s about exploring whether altering land cover and terrain could actually encourage rain under specific atmospheric conditions. The project, formally named “Rainfall Enhancement through Modification of Land Cover and Land Form,” was announced…
The UAE has unveiled the Global Youth Envoys for Water initiative, aiming to empower young leaders from vulnerable regions to influence global water governance ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has introduced a new initiative aimed at involving younger voices in global water diplomacy,…
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…
The Dubai Future Foundation’s fifth edition of its foresight report emphasises actionable strategies and global collaborations to capitalise on technological and systemic opportunities shaping the future of the UAE and beyond. The Dubai Future Foundation has recently published the fifth edition of its flagship foresight report, broadening its focus on…
Masdar has reached financial close on a landmark $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi, aiming to deliver around-the-clock renewable power and reinforce the UAE’s shift towards sustainable energy. Masdar has officially reached financial close on a massive $6.1 billion solar and battery storage project in Abu…
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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 –…
Scientists in the UAE are exploring the possibility of using large-scale solar photovoltaic installations not only to produce energy but also to influence local atmospheric conditions and trigger rainfall, offering a novel approach to water scarcity in desert regions. Water is increasingly taking centre stage in the climate and technology debates, and the UAE is testing out an idea , honestly, it sounds more like science fiction than straight-up infrastructure , that involves using massive solar parks to help generate rain. The bigger picture here is rather stark, actually. According to the World Resources Institute, domestic water demand has skyrocketed…
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Scottish agritech company Intelligent Growth Solutions teams up with Modutec to develop Dubai’s ambitious GigaFarm, aiming to revolutionise food production and sustainability in the UAE with the world’s biggest vertical farming complex by 2026. A pretty exciting development—something that’s set to shake up how we think about food production and sustainability in the UAE—is happening right now. Basically, Scottish agritech innovators are teaming up to build what could become the world’s largest vertical farm. Based in Edinburgh, Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) has brought on Modutec, a specialist engineering and construction company from Aberdeen, to help put together the first 20…
Dubai is set to host the first Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo (CARE) MENA edition, highlighting the region’s accelerating renewable projects, ambitious targets, and strategic partnerships to combat climate change through innovative solutions. Dubai is gearing up to host the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo (CARE) MENA edition at Madinat Jumeirah on the 26th and 27th of November, 2025. This is quite a noteworthy moment for the regional climate and sustainability scene, I think. Organized by Trescon, the global CARE initiative strives to promote practical, real-world solutions for climate change by bringing together governments, technology innovators, financiers, and…
Climaty AI has introduced an integrated climate-focused SaaS platform aimed at helping marketers reduce media-related carbon emissions through AI-driven tools and real-time impact tracking, marking a significant step in sustainable marketing innovation. Climaty AI, a newcomer in the climate technology arena targeting marketing initiatives, was recently launched by industry veteran Neel Pandya. The company operates across various regions — including APAC, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Europe, the UK, and North America — with the stated goal of creating what they call a “default climate layer” for media decision-making. Essentially, they’ve developed a SaaS platform designed to merge carbon responsibility…
Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a method to transform seafood waste into activated carbon capable of absorbing CO₂, offering a sustainable solution to global pollution and a boost to circular economy initiatives. Researchers at the University of Sharjah have come up with a pretty groundbreaking approach—one that tackles two big global issues at once: how to deal with seafood waste and, on the flip side, how to improve carbon capture technologies that are desperately needed these days. Led by Dr. Haif Al-Jomard, the team has managed to turn shrimp waste, which is usually a troublesome byproduct from…
Taqa Distribution and Al Dar Group forge a pioneering alliance to embed digital, eco-friendly utility solutions in Abu Dhabi’s residential communities, signalling a new era in sustainable urban growth. Abu Dhabi’s energy and real estate sectors are really coming together lately, trying to push sustainable urban growth forward through a new partnership. On August 28, 2025 a company called “طاقة للتوزيع” (Taqa Distribution), a daughter firm of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company—also known as TAQA—signed an important deal with the Al Dar Group. The goal? To work together on developing integrated and eco-friendly residential communities within the emirate. The…
PwC’s Value in Motion study models three trajectories for AI adoption and climate policy in the Middle East, forecasting an 8.3% productivity uplift and a possible GDP of US$4.68 trillion by 2035 under a trust-based transformation. Decarbonisation costs could shave about 5.2% and widen the gap to US$232 billion between best and worst outcomes, underscoring the role of governance, investment and human capital policy. PwC’s Value in Motion study, issued in July 2025, sketches a future for the Middle East in which AI-driven productivity gains and decisive climate action could lift the region’s GDP to about US$4.68 trillion by 2035…
EWEC has issued the RFP for the Al Nouf Independent Power Producer project, a 3.3 GW carbon-capture-ready gas-turbine site designed to include seawater cooling and desalination. Bidders are invited to integrate AI and digital-twin technologies to lift performance and resilience, within a private-public ownership framework backing the UAE’s decarbonisation and renewables integration, with commercial operations slated for 2029 and responses due in late 2025. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has released a formal Request for Proposals for the Al Nouf Independent Power Producer project, framing it as the UAE’s largest single-site carbon-capture-ready gas-turbine facility. The Al Nouf Complex, set…
Remote-sensing satellites MBZ-Sat and Etihad-Sat are expanding the UAE’s sovereign data ecosystem, enabling real-time decisions across farming, water management, urban planning and disaster response while boosting the UAE’s bid to become a global space hub. The United Arab Emirates is widening its lead in space‑enabled governance, using remote sensing to guide decisions across agriculture, water management, urban planning, climate resilience and disaster response. A government‑backed push over the past decade has yielded a fleet of high‑tech Earth‑observation satellites, led by MBZ‑Sat and Al‑Ittihad Sat, with fresh capabilities added by Etihad‑Sat to cover all‑weather imaging gaps. The broader aim, officials say,…
Power has become the defining currency of the AI infrastructure era, with Google’s demand-response expansion across its data centres, Equinix courting near-site nuclear capacity, and policy and supply-chain shifts reshaping where and when the next wave of AI facilities can break ground. Beneath the gloss of a rapid AI upcycle, there’s a tighter constraint at work that could reshape how quickly and where the data-center boom lands: power. As hyperscalers push toward gigawatt‑scale campuses, the grid itself is turning into a strategic bottleneck. Google has begun to scale demand response across its AI data centers, nudging machines to yield capacity…
DEWA’s chief executive and Microsoft UAE’s general manager met at DEWA’s headquarters on 17 August 2025 to deepen collaboration on AI, cloud computing, data analytics and cybersecurity, aiming to speed Dubai’s transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy and water system. DEWA and Microsoft UAE deepen collaboration during Aug 17 meeting at DEWA HQ DEWA’s chief executive met Microsoft UAE’s general manager at the utility’s headquarters on 17 August 2025 to deepen collaboration on digital transformation and innovation, underscoring how Dubai aims to accelerate its transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy and water system. The discussion centered on embracing…
