10:27 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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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens applications for its 2026-2027 Academic Scholarship Programme, aiming to develop Emirati talent in emerging transport technologies and support the city’s smart mobility ambitions. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened up applications for its Academic Scholarship Programme for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative is part of a long-standing effort to develop Emirati expertise in technical fields that are closely linked to the future of transportation. The programme targets talented Emirati high-school graduates, as well as current university students, offering places in specialised majors that support Dubai’s move towards smarter and…
Dubai-based Inmā Emirates Holdings has opened applications for a global grant programme targeting private-sector ventures with proven technologies in climate resilience, agriculture, and energy, emphasising measurable impact and scalability in real-world conditions. Inmā Emirates Holdings, a Dubai-based platform founded by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, has recently opened up applications for a global grant programme. This initiative is targeted at ventures working in areas like climate resilience, agriculture, energy access, and environmental adaptation. The programme is being positioned as a way to support companies that have already moved beyond the initial experimentation phase and can showcase that their technologies are…
The UAE has initiated Naseej, a national programme aimed at reducing textile waste through circular economy principles, engaging policy, industry, and the public in a comprehensive sustainability effort amid rising consumption and pollution concerns. The UAE has recently kicked off a new national effort aimed at tackling a problem that’s been growing, but often tends to fly under the radar , namely, the amount of clothing and other textiles ending up as waste each year. According to the state news agency, Wam, the country produces roughly 220,000 tonnes of textile waste annually. This figure, quite significant in itself, has actually…
Abu Dhabi awards a 2.6 GW gas-fired power project to a consortium led by TAQA, with future-ready, carbon capture-compatible design and long-term plans supporting the emirate’s Net Zero 2050 goal. Abu Dhabi has awarded a major new gas-fired power project to a consortium led by TAQA , and honestly, it’s a pretty significant move for the emirate’s electricity grid. It’s not just about adding more capacity, but also keeping the door open for potential carbon capture down the line. According to EWEC, which is basically the sole buyer and supplier of water and power in the emirate, the Taweelah C…
Global South Utilities launches a 12-megawatt solar plant paired with a 70-megawatt-hour battery system in Berbera, marking a major step in Somaliland’s transition away from diesel dependence and towards a resilient, renewable-powered grid. Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities has kicked off work on a 12-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, which will be paired with a 70-megawatt-hour battery system in Berbera. This marks an important step forward in the second phase of a broader plan aimed at shifting the Somaliland port city away from its reliance on diesel generation. According to their announcement, this project is really part of a bigger…
The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi has formalised a landmark alliance with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, signalling a shift from project-based work to a strategic role in global environmental governance, backed by high-level support. The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) has strengthened its longstanding ties with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) by signing a new Framework Partnership Agreement. This move really cements the emirate’s environmental priorities within IUCN’s global agenda, in a way that’s quite significant. The announcement came out in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, and the signing took place under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan…
Dubai’s Prototypes for Humanity programme advances three international ventures from laboratory concepts to pilot projects and market expansion, reaffirming the city’s position as a regional hub for innovation and sustainable development. Dubai is really stepping up its efforts to push university research further along the path to commercialization. The latest batch of Dubai Future Solutions, Prototypes for Humanity, has successfully moved three ventures from the lab bench into pilot projects and market expansion within the UAE. This initiative, held annually and under the auspices of Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to bridge the gap between academic…
Despite possessing some of the highest solar and wind resources globally, Arab countries contributed just 1.3% of the world’s solar power in 2023, highlighting a vast untapped potential hindered by limited investments and uneven market development. Arab countries are sitting on some of the world’s most abundant renewable energy resources, yet they still only contribute a small slice to the global clean energy pie, according to a recent study by the Arab Energy Organisation (AEO). Based in Kuwait, the group explained that in 2023, solar power generated in the Arab world was just about 1.3% of the world’s total solar…
The University of Sharjah’s My FarmWell app, which integrates artificial intelligence, environmental data, and farm management tools, has been awarded by the UAE Society of Engineers for its innovative approach to sustainable water use in agriculture affected by water scarcity. A mobile tool created at the University of Sharjah has recently been recognized by the UAE Society of Engineers for its innovative effort to bring together artificial intelligence, environmental data, and farm-level decision support into a single user-friendly platform for agriculture affected by water scarcity. The My FarmWell app snagged the Best Small Project award during the fourth edition of…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is undertaking a significant upgrade of the emirate’s power infrastructure in 2025, with substantial investments in high-voltage substations and underground transmission, supporting the city’s rapid urban and economic growth. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has really ramped up efforts to upgrade the emirate’s power grid, with new high-voltage substations being commissioned in 2025, all while continuing a substantial infrastructure program quite valued at over AED 8.5 billion. As per a statement on DEWA’s official website, the utility brought into service eight 132kV substations and two 400kV substations throughout the year. This expansion aims…
