11:45 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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Dubai: The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, has unveiled the UAE Future 50 initiative highlighting 50 pioneering Emirati startups across 15 sectors, aligning with the We the UAE 2031 vision to drive sustainable economic growth and position the UAE as a global innovation hub. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched the ‘UAE Future 50’ initiative, a bold endeavour aimed at highlighting 50 innovative Emirati startups that are pivotal in driving the nation’s economic diversification and innovation landscape. This initiative, developed by the Government Development and the Future…
Morocco: Morocco and the UAE have formalised a $14 billion investment to build renewable energy infrastructure and four desalination plants, aiming to generate 3,000 MW of clean power and over one million cubic metres of water annually, addressing critical water scarcity and energy needs by 2030. Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have recently formalised a substantial $14 billion investment agreement aimed at fostering advancements in renewable energy and water security. This landmark agreement involves several key stakeholders, including Morocco’s state utility company ONEE, the Mohammed VI Investment Fund, TAQA Morocco—which is part of Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Group—and Nareva. Central…
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE has introduced its first federal climate law requiring businesses to measure greenhouse gas emissions and adopt adaptation plans, reinforcing its regional leadership with enhanced transparency under the Paris Agreement and a net-zero target by 2050. In a significant step towards environmental stewardship, the United Arab Emirates has adopted its first legislative framework aimed at mitigating climate change effects. Officially implemented recently, the federal decree law—entitled “Concerning the Reduction of the Effects of Climate Change”—requires businesses within the country to rigorously measure their greenhouse gas emissions and develop comprehensive climate adaptation plans. This pioneering initiative is…
United Arab Emirates: The UAE plans a pioneering 2,200km hydrogen pipeline backbone by 2040, linking solar-powered hydrogen hubs and repurposed gas lines to become a major exporter of low-carbon hydrogen, backed by ambitious production targets and a dedicated R&D centre. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to become a key player in the global hydrogen landscape, based on an extensive vision for hydrogen pipeline infrastructure set to unfold over the next two decades. A report detailing this ambition highlights the establishment of a dedicated hydrogen network aimed at optimising the UAE’s solar energy resources, its offshore gas storage potential,…
Abu Dhabi: MediSun Energy and EMSTEEL launch Project Elixir, the UAE’s first pilot to transform desalination brine into blue energy and magnesium carbonate, backed by an AED 100m ADQ fund, advancing circular economy methods and cutting emissions in steel production by mid-2025. In a significant advancement towards sustainable industrial practices, Singapore-based MediSun Energy has partnered with EMSTEEL to unveil Project Elixir, the first pilot system in the UAE designed to convert desalination brine into renewable blue energy and magnesium carbonate. This initiative, announced on May 23, represents a pivotal movement toward embracing circular economy principles, transforming what would typically…
Abu Dhabi: Hosting over 130 global experts, the World Utilities Congress 2025 focuses on pioneering AI integration, sustainable financing, and energy-water nexus innovations to meet rising energy demand and climate adaptation challenges, aiming for smarter, equitable utility systems worldwide. The World Utilities Congress 2025, set to be held from 27-29 May at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, promises to be a cornerstone event for the global utilities sector, catalysing significant discourse on the future of energy and water management. Convened under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of…
Middle East: Astra Polymers and British startup Levidian collaborate to introduce graphene-enhanced plastics targeting automotive and advanced industries, aiming for sustainable manufacturing, fuel savings, and reduced emissions across sectors in the region. Astra Polymers, a key player in the Middle Eastern plastics masterbatch sector, has announced a collaboration with British climate technology startup Levidian. This partnership aims to exploit the potential of graphene-enhanced products, targeting primarily the automotive industry and other rapidly evolving sectors. By merging Levidian’s cutting-edge graphene production capabilities with Astra Polymers’ expanding portfolio, the collaboration seeks to spearhead the adoption of more sustainable and high-performance plastic…
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan recently visited ADNOC’s Jebel Dhanna facilities, highlighting the innovative underground salt dome storage project and advanced AI technologies at Bu Hasa, reinforcing the UAE’s energy security and sustainability ambitions while empowering local talent in the sector. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, recently visited the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) facilities in Jebel Dhanna, focusing on the innovative underground salt dome storage project. This project is noteworthy for its potential to revolutionise ADNOC’s hydrocarbon storage capabilities. The salt dome storage is…
Abu Dhabi: Rox Motor partners with petrochemical leader Borouge at MIITE 2025 to develop recyclable polyolefins and lightweight composites, enhancing EV sustainability and supply chain localisation in line with UAE’s industrial strategy. ROX Motor, a prominent player in the luxury new energy vehicle sector, has announced a strategic collaboration with Borouge, a leading petrochemical company well-regarded for its innovative polyolefin solutions. This partnership is poised to develop recyclable polyolefins and lightweight composite materials aimed at enhancing both the interior and exterior vehicle components. The overarching goal is to achieve weight reduction and improve energy efficiency, thus responding to the…
Macao: At the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum, UAE and China celebrated their multifaceted partnership, spotlighting China’s critical role in advancing the UAE’s clean energy projects, including landmark solar and wind initiatives that underpin the nation’s renewable energy leadership. In a recent forum held in Macao, Sheikh Saoud Al Mualla, the consul-general of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Hong Kong, highlighted the extensive partnership between the UAE and China, which transcends mere trade. He stated that this collaboration has been pivotal in facilitating the UAE’s ambitious clean energy transition. The forum, part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum associated…
