8:12 am - October 19, 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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Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Queensland’s Vital Chemical accelerates its international growth by partnering with UAE stakeholders to supply sustainable construction products, supporting major infrastructure and land restoration projects aligned with the Emirates’ green development vision. Queensland-based environmental solutions provider Vital Chemical is advancing its international expansion with a growing presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to support the development of the country’s “new green Emirates.” This move aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy of integrating sustainability and environmental stewardship into its booming construction sector, a pivotal element of the nation’s economic diversification. The UAE has witnessed rapid growth…
Dubai: Union Coop partners with Positive Zero to install 17.3 MW of solar capacity across 30 retail sites, generating 29.23 GWh annually and cutting 21,650 tons of CO2 emissions, significantly advancing the UAE’s 2050 Net Zero and Energy Strategy goals. Union Coop, the UAE’s largest consumer cooperative, has entered into a strategic partnership with Positive Zero, a prominent provider of decentralized clean energy solutions, to launch one of the Middle East’s largest solar energy projects within the retail sector. Officially signed at Union Coop’s headquarters in Al Warqa City Mall, Dubai, the agreement marks a significant step toward supporting the…
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has become the first utility in the MENA region to win the prestigious Energy Infrastructure Award at the 2024 S&P Global Platts Energy Awards, recognised for its pioneering Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site solar project. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has made history as the first utility in the Middle East and North Africa to win the prestigious Energy Infrastructure Award at the 2024 S&P Global Platts Energy Awards. The accolade was presented to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, recognising the…
Abu Dhabi: Volar Air Mobility and Falcon Aviation Services sign MoU to localise assembly and support of the RX4E—the world’s first Part 23 certified electric plane—boosting UAE’s green aviation ambitions and positioning it as a regional e-flight hub by 2026. Volar Air Mobility Holding Company Limited and Falcon Aviation Services LLC have embarked on a strategic partnership to introduce and promote electric aircraft technology in the United Arab Emirates, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s vision to become a leader in green aviation and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies. This collaboration is formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that covers critical…
United Arab Emirates: The UAE aims to electrify 70% of its public bus fleet by 2050, with electric bus sales soaring from 75 units in 2023 to 6,000 by 2030. Government incentives and technological innovation drive robust market growth projected at 9.4% CAGR, bolstering clean mobility and economic diversification. The electric bus market in the United Arab Emirates is rapidly emerging as a critical component of the country’s broader sustainability and economic diversification agenda. Anchored by the UAE’s ambitious Net Zero 2050 strategy, the government aims to convert 70% of its public bus fleet to electric vehicles by mid-century, with…
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has introduced a comprehensive Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2025–2050), focusing on safeguarding biodiversity, water, and soil through 142 targeted actions, aligning with UAE national strategies and setting a regional benchmark in climate resilience. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has unveiled a landmark initiative, the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025–2050). This comprehensive, science-based roadmap aims to shield the emirate’s natural resources and ecosystems from the mounting impacts of climate change. It marks the emirate’s first dedicated climate adaptation plan, developed within the framework of Abu…
Middle East: Ciena accelerates energy-efficient network expansions in line with UAE and Saudi Arabia’s green goals, deploying ultrafast WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology and circular economy initiatives to support AI demand while cutting carbon emissions by over half per bit transferred. Ciena, a global leader in high-speed communications, is intensifying efforts to drive sustainable transformation in network development throughout the Middle East, aligning closely with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As businesses increasingly depend on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructures intensify their demand for high-capacity and low-carbon networks, Ciena is spearheading innovation that reduces…
Dubai: The 6th Global Vertical Farming Show returns to Festival Arena in September 2025, featuring over 5,000 attendees, AI-driven farming tech, and support from leading agritech firms and UAE government bodies focused on sustainable food systems and investment opportunities. The 6th Global Vertical Farming Show (GVF 2025) is set to take place on 10–11 September 2025 at Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City, signalling a significant moment for the vertical farming and controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) industries. Organised by TAB Group under the leadership of Project Manager Mohammad Talha Sarwar, the event is designed as a pivotal platform to address global food…
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has finalized an agreement with Framatome to supply complete nuclear fuel packages for the Barakah plant, enhancing fuel security and operational resilience as the UAE prepares for potential expansion of its nuclear energy capacity. The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has secured an agreement with Framatome to supply complete nuclear fuel packages for the Barakah nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in bolstering the operational excellence and sustainability of the UAE’s landmark clean energy project. This agreement aims to ensure the continuous, safe, and reliable production of clean electricity at the Barakah…
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways introduces Corporate Conscious Choices, a digital portal enabling companies to manage travel bookings, monitor carbon emissions, invest in sustainable aviation fuel, and earn rewards for green practices, alongside a new business platform enhancing corporate travel oversight and operational efficiency. Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming corporate travel management with a strong focus on sustainability. The airline’s Corporate Conscious Choices portal is designed to simplify the travel booking and administration process for corporate clients while simultaneously enabling companies to make greener travel decisions. The…
