10:43 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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OPT solidifies its growth in the UAE through a new Master Services Agreement with Unique Group, boosting unmanned surface vehicle deployment and establishing a regional MRO hub to advance sustainable marine tech. Ocean Power Technologies Inc. (OPT), a company based in New Jersey that focuses on low-carbon marine power, data solutions, and uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), has recently formalized and expanded its partnership with Unique Group. Unique Group is a UAE-headquartered leader in subsea technologies and offshore engineering. On August 26, 2025, OPT announced that they signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Unique Group, which makes the latter OPT’s…
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Startup Middle East have announced the India Startup Hub in Sharjah, a strategic platform to foster connections, investment, and collaboration between Indian and UAE startups, boosting regional innovation and economic ties. The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, known as Sheraa, along with Startup Middle East, has rolled out a major new initiative aimed at strengthening the connections between the UAE and India’s rapidly emerging startup scenes. On August 25, 2025, they signed a detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish what will be called the India Startup Hub (ISH) right in Sharjah. This platform is designed…
Zain Group unveils the expanded Zain Great Idea accelerator for 2025, opening doors to entrepreneurs across six MENA countries and offering unprecedented Silicon Valley exposure to foster regional tech innovation. Zain Group is really stepping up its game when it comes to supporting tech startups across the Middle East. They’re expanding their flagship accelerator program, Zain Great Idea (ZGI), for 2025, and here’s the interesting part— for the first time ever in its 15-year history, the program isn’t just sticking to Kuwait. Nope, it’s opening its doors wider to entrepreneurs and innovators from six different countries across the MENA region:…
Sungrow launches the PowerTitan 3.0 at the 2025 MEA PV & ESS Summit, introducing advanced cooling, safety, and grid capabilities tailored for extreme climates and large-scale deployment across the Middle East and Africa. Sungrow, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage tech, has just introduced its latest innovation for utility-scale energy storage—the PowerTitan 3.0—at the 2025 MEA PV & ESS Summit held in Dubai. This new system is specially tailored for the tough climates and operational conditions common across the Middle East and Africa. Honestly, it seems to set fresh standards in terms of efficiency, safety, and…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s pioneering green hydrogen project has produced over 100 tonnes of hydrogen, powering vehicles and generating clean electricity, marking a significant step toward the UAE’s net zero ambitions and positioning Dubai as a regional leader in sustainable energy. Since its kickoff in May 2021, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) pioneering Green Hydrogen project has really made some noticeable progress in the UAE’s shift towards clean energy. As of now, they’ve produced over 100 tonnes of green hydrogen. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, who’s the Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, emphasized that this effort has…
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…
