7:05 am - July 21, 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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Dubai hosts the 11th World Green Economy Summit, focusing on technology transfer, finance and inclusive action to speed the transition to a low-carbon economy. The 11th World Green Economy Summit is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates on October 1–2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event is being guided by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO). The official theme is “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the…
A UAE weekly round-up shows Dubai and Abu Dhabi expanding sustainable infrastructure, speeding digital government services, and pursuing cross-border growth—from district cooling and luxury real estate to regional data-centre investments and trade missions. The UAE’s latest weekly business round-up paints a portrait of sustained growth across infrastructure, real estate, logistics and digital services, anchored by Dubai’s and Abu Dhabi’s ongoing push to diversify and modernise their economies. The issue dated 18 August 2025 collates developments that show how public bodies and private investors are aligning on sustainability, efficiency and cross-border opportunity. Empower’s district cooling expansion in Dubai’s science precinct Empower…
Abu Dhabi’s air quality ranked among the world’s worst in August 2025, underscoring a regional surge in PM and dust pollution and prompting calls for data-driven, cross-border policy action.Abu Dhabi among the world’s most polluted cities in August 2025 Abu Dhabi’s appearance in August 2025, when the air quality index hovered around 135 (classified as Poor) and the city ranked among the top ten most polluted, highlights a widening regional challenge. This isn’t just a story about one city climbing the rankings, right? It sits within a broader pattern: a large share of today’s worst air quality is coming from…
Dubai’s Hassyan SWRO project, the world’s largest under the IWP model, is now around 78% complete with a 2027 finish targeted, underpinning a push to lift capacity to 735 MIGD by 2030 and power desalination with a clean-energy mix. Dubai’s push to strengthen water security while trimming energy use is playing out at the Hassyan complex, where the first phase of the 180 MIGD seawater desalination plant is taking shape under the Independent Water Producer (IWP) model. DEWA says the project is now about 78% complete and remains on track for a first-quarter 2027 finish, underscoring Dubai’s aim to lift…
Global nuclear output rose to a record in 2024, led by Asia and the Middle East as Western fleets age and policy headwinds bite; new-builds such as Barakah and Vogtle signal a shift in the energy balance. Global nuclear power output climbed to a new high in 2024, though the gains weren’t felt evenly across regions. Estimates differ slightly depending on the method used, but the core message is consistent: expansion was broad-based, with non-OECD countries doing most of the heavy lifting while the traditional Western leaders faced aging fleets, policy headwinds, and, in some cases, retirements. Global annual output…
Stonepeak unveils WahajPeak as its first dedicated renewables platform in the Middle East, pledging to back utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage across the GCC and beyond. Led by Mothana Qteishat, the venture sits within Stonepeak’s wider platform-based expansion and follows on-the-ground activity in Saudi Arabia and a strategic partnership with The Arab Energy Fund. Stonepeak’s latest move signals a tangible expansion of its renewables platform strategy into the Middle East. The firm unveiled WahajPeak, its first dedicated renewables platform in the region, presenting the launch as a commitment to securing and developing utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects…
Masdar’s twelfth sustainability report shows a 62% jump in its project portfolio to 51 GW, a 29,225 GWh production figure, and a footprint spanning 40 countries as the group accelerates a cross-border push toward 100 GW by 2030, underpinned by green finance, governance and biodiversity safeguards. Masdar’s twelfth sustainability report sketches a company moving at speed on a broad expansion path, widening its global footprint while keeping governance, biodiversity and inclusive leadership at the core of its growth. The document frames Masdar as delivering a record jump in its project portfolio capacity, even as it tightens its asset base across…
DHL Global Forwarding signals a rapid Middle East and Africa expansion via GenAI-enabled platforms, a Jubail hydrogen-truck pilot, and a EUR 500 million investment to expand hubs and multimodal capabilities in line with Vision 2030. DHL’s MEA push accelerates on digital, sustainability and regional infrastructure DHL Global Forwarding’s momentum in the Middle East and Africa is speeding up on several fronts—digital innovation, emissions reduction, and a swift expansion of regional infrastructure. In a discussion summarized by Cargo Talk GCC, Amadou Diallo, chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, explained how the business is blending AI-enabled route planning,…
Turner & Townsend has been appointed by TAQA Transmission to provide programme management advisory services to oversee the retirement of a 1,640 MW power plant in eastern Abu Dhabi, slated for decommissioning in 2029, and its replacement with a faster, cleaner energy system. The engagement will establish a Programme Management Office to coordinate a broad upgrade of transmission and distribution infrastructure, enabling greater solar and nuclear integration and strengthening long-term grid resilience. Turner & Townsend has been appointed by TAQA Transmission to provide programme management advisory services to oversee the retirement of a major Abu Dhabi power plant, framed as…
Dubai shifts its electric mobility push from planning to action, unveiling a plan to roll out 200 ultra-fast charging stations across the emirate by 2026, with 20 sites opening in October 2025, under the 2040 Urban Master Plan.Dubai’s EV charging expansion moves from plan to practice Dubai is shifting its electric mobility push from planning to action, as the emirate gears up for a major expansion of its charging network—200 ultra-fast stations to be installed across key residential, retail and leisure districts. It’s framed as a practical step to broaden access to electric vehicles and shorten charging times, and it…
