Dubai-based Emirates Glass launches the EmiCool series, a high-performance range of solar control and low-emissivity glass designed to reduce cooling loads and enhance daylighting in Gulf region buildings amid rising energy efficiency demands. In the Gulf region, tackling the challenge of keeping buildings cool really starts with the façade. Glass tends to be the biggest opening in towers, malls, or office buildings, which makes it a major pathway for solar heat to enter. And, you know, in places where air conditioning isn’t just a luxury but practically a necessity, the choice of glazing becomes pretty critical, since it can influence…

The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has signed a new deal with Schneider Electric to harness artificial intelligence for real-time air quality monitoring and sustainable agriculture, marking a significant step towards integrating digital solutions into national environmental policies. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has recently strengthened its tech collaborations with a new deal with Schneider Electric. This agreement puts artificial intelligence right at the heart of efforts to improve air quality, develop smarter agriculture, and advance broader climate policies. The memorandum of understanding was signed at the ministry’s Dubai headquarters, bringing together a government department…

The International Renewable Energy Agency’s 31st Council meeting in Abu Dhabi focuses on accelerating the energy transition through digital innovation, strengthened resilience, and international cooperation amidst growing global demand for renewables. The International Renewable Energy Agency kicked off its 31st Council meeting in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, gathering more than 300 government representatives in a hybrid format, part in person, part virtual, as members look toward the next phase of the global energy transition. This two-day event is set to evaluate how far IRENA’s current initiatives have progressed and to establish priorities for the coming years. Central to the discussions…

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights the critical need for resilient infrastructure and innovative strategies, including new export routes and AI integration, to safeguard the world’s energy system amidst rising geopolitical tensions and limited spare capacity. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber took a prominent platform at the Atlantic Council recently to make a pretty compelling argument: the world’s energy system isn’t just being tested by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, but also by a bigger, more fundamental failure , the lack of proper investment in resilience. He emphasized that governments and companies need to see energy security as more than just counting barrels…

The UAE unveils an ambitious 2030 strategy that integrates conservation, climate resilience, and community participation, marking a transformative shift in its environmental approach. The UAE is really stepping up its environmental game, folks. They’ve rolled out a pretty ambitious new 2030 strategy from Emirates Nature-WWF, which is being described as a sort of nationwide roadmap. It doesn’t just focus on conservation for its own sake but also links it directly to climate resilience, community wellbeing, and sustainable livelihoods. Now, this organization, working hand-in-hand with the World Wide Fund for Nature, notes that this strategy signals a broader shift in how…

Once dominated by glass towers and climate-controlled exteriors that overlooked the desert environment, Gulf cities are gradually embracing traditional principles and innovative technologies to create more sustainable, climate-adapted urban landscapes. For many years now, the iconic buildings of the Gulf have seemed to promise a kind of insulation from their extreme environment. Walk into a lobby in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha, and the desert outside feels oddly distant. The air inside is cool, the glass is tightly sealed, and the oppressive heat outside is kept at bay by energy systems that turn climate control into a managed process, rather…

The UAE marks its International Day for Biological Diversity with new policies and projects that highlight local conservation success, marine habitat protection, and climate integration, reflecting a growing global and national commitment to sustainable development. This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity in the UAE is serving as a platform to emphasize a key message that’s really come to define its environmental approach, namely, that conservation efforts tend to work best when they’re local, practical, and consistent over time. The theme, “Acting Locally for Global Impact”, highlights biodiversity protection as a shared responsibility, whether it’s government bodies, local communities, researchers,…

Abanos reports significant climate benefits from using Palm Strand Board (PSB) in three major Dubai projects, demonstrating the potential of bio-based interior materials to store carbon and support UAE’s decarbonisation goals. Abanos mentions that their research demonstrates how choosing different materials for interior fit-outs can actually lead to measurable improvements in climate impact, especially at a commercial scale. After using Palm Strand Board (PSB) across three major projects in the UAE, they report storing over 1 million kilograms of biogenic carbon and capturing more than 4 million kilograms of CO2 equivalent. This Dubai-based joinery and fit-out specialist explained that these…

The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science highlights a shift towards evidence-based practices and advanced measurement techniques following insights from the Weather Modification Association annual meeting, signalling a more disciplined approach to cloud seeding efforts in water security. The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science recently used its latest webinar to share insights and lessons learned from this year’s Weather Modification Association (WMA) annual meeting. It’s pretty interesting, right? The focus was on how the field is shifting, moving away from vague claims towards requiring more solid proof of actual impact. This was the 16th session of the…

The Khalifa Fund and Hub71 have initiated the inaugural cohort of the MZN Hub71 Programme in Al Ain, supporting 17 first-time Emirati entrepreneurs across sectors including ClimateTech and AI to drive regional innovation and economic diversification. Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, together with Hub71, has just kicked off the very first group in the MZN Hub71 Programme. This initial cohort consists of 17 Emirati startup founders based in Al Ain, all part of an initiative designed to help early-stage companies go from just an idea to actually hitting the market. Basically, the programme, which is run through the MZN Hub,…