2:04 pm - July 22, 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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Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre’s AI-powered STEAM+ modelling framework has secured multiple prestigious international awards in 2025, highlighting its role in transforming urban mobility through data-driven planning and sustainable transport policy across the emirate. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has earned significant acclaim for its Modelling and Analytic Framework, STEAM+. This project recently won the prestigious GOVTech 2025 Innovation Award in the Smart City category, recognising technological advances that enhance public services and promote a smart, digital government. The STEAM+ system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics…
Abu Dhabi: Archer Aviation and Jetex join forces to integrate electric air taxi infrastructure across Jetex’s global network, focusing initially on the UAE, while Archer advances trials and commercial launches of its ‘Midnight’ eVTOL aircraft in India and beyond. Archer Aviation has announced a significant partnership with Jetex, a global leader in aviation services, to develop infrastructure that will support Archer’s commercial air taxi network. Initially concentrating efforts in the United Arab Emirates, this collaboration aims to leverage Jetex’s extensive portfolio of 40 private aircraft terminals spread across more than 30 countries. The initiative is designed to integrate Archer’s ‘Midnight’…
Abu Dhabi: The Emirate’s inaugural Infrastructure Summit highlights a AED 200 billion project pipeline, emphasising public-private partnerships, AI integration, and sustainable urban development as pillars of its Economic Vision 2030 to become a global infrastructure hub. The inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit commenced on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the Emirate’s ambitious infrastructural journey. The two-day event, comprising a conference and exhibition, featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and roundtable sessions aimed at exploring and fostering global collaboration in infrastructure development. Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), opened the summit with…
Dubai: Since January 2024, DEWA has issued 51 D33 Industry Friendly Power Certificates to 24 companies, enabling up to 100% on-site solar power usage. This marks a critical step in Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050, boosting industrial solar adoption and reducing grid dependence through financial incentives and technical support. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has made significant strides in promoting clean energy adoption within the emirate’s industrial sector by issuing 51 ‘D33 Industry Friendly Power Certificates’ to 24 companies since January 2024. This marks a key step in allowing qualified entities—including industrial manufacturers, data centres, and agri-tech firms—to…
Abu Dhabi: Ten innovative start-ups showcased pioneering circular economy technologies at the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators Launchpad finale, highlighting solutions in waste management, textile upcycling, and water circularity after a three-month acceleration with key government and investor support. Ten innovative climate tech start-ups recently showcased pioneering circular economy solutions at the culmination of the Circular Economy Cycle of the Launchpad programme, an initiative hosted by the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) in partnership with the Ministry of Economy. Selected from over 150 global applicants, these companies demonstrated groundbreaking technologies across sectors including decentralised composting, textile upcycling, critical minerals…
Dubai: Al Barakah Dates Factory in Dubai Industrial City has set a global first by operating entirely on solar power, cutting 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions yearly while doubling production capacity to 100,000 tonnes and exporting to over 90 countries, boosting sustainability and UAE food security. Dubai is setting new benchmarks in sustainable agriculture with Al Barakah Dates Factory, which has become the world’s first solar-powered date processing facility. H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently toured the factory, highlighting its pioneering role in combining green energy and economic diversification. Located in Dubai Industrial City, the…
Dubai: Mashreq has arranged its debut Sustainability-Linked Financing facility for Galadari Brothers, marking one of the largest bilateral SLF deals in the UAE that ties loan pricing to ESG targets across multiple sectors in the conglomerate’s diversified portfolio. Mashreq, a prominent financial institution in the MENA region, has structured its first Sustainability-Linked Financing (SLF) facility for Galadari Brothers, a leading UAE-based conglomerate. This landmark deal, one of the largest bilateral SLF transactions for a local conglomerate to date, ties loan pricing directly to the group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. This development marks a significant advance in Galadari…
Dubai: Electric vehicle adoption in Dubai jumped 5.41% in early 2025, with DEWA expanding charging points to over 1,100 and issuing licenses to Tesla and UAEV. This rapid growth aligns with UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and Dubai’s Clean Energy goals. Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Dubai is accelerating rapidly, driven by rising public interest and robust policy support aimed at promoting sustainable transportation. By the end of the first quarter of 2025, the number of EVs on Dubai’s roads exceeded 39,000, showing a 5.41% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This growth underlines Dubai’s commitment to…
UAE: Sirius International Holding is deploying long-term investment strategies in AI, smart utilities, healthcare tech, and sovereign blockchain to build interconnected, secure digital ecosystems that modernise public services and enhance national data sovereignty.At the forefront of the UAE’s technological ascent, Sirius International Holding is implementing a visionary investment strategy that transcends the typical pursuit of short-term gains. The company is focused on constructing a sophisticated ecosystem aimed at modernising public services, safeguarding national data, and establishing sovereign digital infrastructures critical for future-ready nations. Sirius’ approach is distinguished by its long-term strategic outlook, underpinned by a commitment to create an interconnected…
UAE: The UAE surged to 10th place worldwide in 2024 FDI inflows, attracting $45.6bn with a 48% rise, driven by record greenfield projects and renewable energy investments, while targeting AED1.3 trillion inflows by 2030 as part of a national growth strategy. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has cemented its status as a global investment powerhouse by ranking 10th worldwide in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for 2024. According to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, the UAE attracted AED167.6 billion ($45.6 billion), reflecting an impressive 48% year-on-year increase. This surge underscores the UAE’s dominant…
