8:48 pm - October 15, 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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Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority launched the Sustainable Sea campaign for World Environment Day, engaging volunteers and divers in a seabed clean-up to raise awareness and foster community responsibility for marine ecosystems. Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority marked World Environment Day by shining a spotlight firmly on marine pollution, unveiling a new public campaign designed to blend education, volunteer effort, and direct environmental action. The programme, known as Sustainable Sea, saw divers and volunteers taking to the waters at Khor Al Khan Marina to carry out a seabed clean-up. Their goal was straightforward: remove marine debris and ease…
Twelve Emirati companies have been recognised among the world’s top environmentally sustainable businesses for 2026 by Newsweek, highlighting the country’s growing role in global ESG efforts and operational transparency. Newsweek has named twelve Emirati companies among the world’s top environmentally sustainable businesses for 2026, putting the UAE alongside a small handpicked group of markets in a ranking designed to identify firms with relatively low environmental impacts and a stronger emphasis on transparency. The list, assembled with research backing from the Just Impact Foundation and Plant-A Insights Group, includes 850 businesses spread across 28 countries. According to the methodology published with…
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment marks World Environment Day by mobilising communities through hands-on initiatives, emphasising collective responsibility in climate action and environmental protection. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment chose World Environment Day as a chance to spread a message, one that perhaps isn’t new, but definitely growing in importance. Basically, they’re saying that protecting the environment in the UAE isn’t just some niche policy or a distant goal; it’s something that everyone has a duty to take part in, starting right where they live. During various activities linked with the June 5th occasion, the…
Registration opens for WETEX 2026, the region’s premier water, energy, and environment exhibition, as Dubai cements its status as a global hub for green innovation and climate-tech solutions, with a focus on decarbonisation, digital transformation, and sustainable urban development. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has kicked off the registration process for the 28th edition of WETEX, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition, which is scheduled to take place from October 20 to 22, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre. This annual event has really established itself as one of the most significant trade shows in the region for clean…
First Abu Dhabi Bank has partnered with Water.org and WaterEquity to fund microloans for water and sanitation improvements across emerging markets, marking a significant shift in Gulf climate and development finance strategies. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has taken a further step into water finance, forging a strategic partnership that links one of the UAE’s biggest lenders with Water.org and its impact investing wing, WaterEquity. The aim? To broaden access to safe water and sanitation across emerging markets. According to the announcement, FAB has committed funds to the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, this is a vehicle designed to channel capital via…
Abu Dhabi aims to reduce power sector emissions intensity by 75% by 2035, integrating digital innovation and renewable energy to ensure sustainable growth amid mounting climate pressures. Abu Dhabi is stepping up its climate ambitions, aiming to cut emissions intensity in its power sector by about 75% come 2035. The emirate is increasingly leaning into renewable energy, digital innovation, and tighter management of resources to get there. Dr. Abdulla Humaid Saif Al Jarwan, who heads up the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, highlighted that environmental sustainability isn’t just a side policy anymore , it’s become central to long-term development. In…
BILDCO and Wujod are teaming up to develop a 10-million-square-metre, eco-friendly city in Abu Dhabi, aiming to revolutionise urban living with a focus on sustainability, wellness, and community resilience. BILDCO and Wujod Real Estate Development are teaming up to create a large-scale, sustainable city project in Abu Dhabi, and honestly, it’s a pretty exciting move that adds some fresh energy to the emirate’s push for modern, low-density urban living built with the future in mind. From what the companies have announced, the project will kick off with roughly 10 million square metres of land and an initial investment of Dh2…
Abu Dhabi’s flagship tech ecosystem selects its most international cohort yet, with 27 startups from across the globe aiming to scale with the support of Hub71’s expanding programme and growth infrastructure. Hub71 has broadening its international scope quite a bit with the selection of 27 startups for Cohort 18 of its Access Programme, after a record-breaking 2,453 applications from 112 different countries. This intake really marks a notable shift for Abu Dhabi’s flagship tech ecosystem: for the first time ever, every company picked is based outside the UAE. That detail , well, at least to me , really emphasises how…
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s participation in ACME Solar’s recent capital raise underscores growing Gulf involvement in India’s clean energy sector, amidst strong international investor confidence and ambitious national energy targets. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has become part of a significant capital-raising effort by ACME Solar Holdings, highlighting the ongoing enthusiasm from Gulf countries and the wider global scene for India’s renewable energy sector. According to a statement sent to the Bombay Stock Exchange, ACME Solar successfully completed a 28 billion Indian rupee qualified institutions placement, which equates to roughly $292.7 million. The company mentioned that this was its first equity…
Building on their renewable energy collaborations, the UAE and Azerbaijan are progressing towards integrating hydrogen into their shared low-carbon strategy, signalling a new phase in their energy alliance. Hydrogen might well become the next significant step in the UAE-Azerbaijan energy partnership, building upon their already growing alliance in solar technology and broader low-carbon solutions, according to UAE political scientist Salem Alketbi. He shared his insights during AZERTAC’s programme, “Azerbaijan and the World”. His perspective reflects a relationship that’s been steadily broadening, moving from broad diplomatic engagement into more concrete clean-energy cooperation. Over recent years, Abu Dhabi and Baku have moved…
