Sustainability

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA, EWEC propel UAE’s AI strategy and net zero goals with new energy projects

Both companies signed a 24-year PPA to develop the Al Dhafra OCGT project

DEWA achieves 43.61 percent efficiency increase, 104 million tons CO2 reduction

The Authority aims to consolidate Dubai's global position in climate action by transforming challenges into opportunities

GCC’s $7 billion food waste crisis: How retailers can lead the change

The region's retail sector wasted around 1.3 million tons of food in 2022

2024 renewable energy milestone: 4,448 GW and counting, but can the world meet the 2030 target?

To achieve the global target, renewable capacity must grow by 16.6 percent annually through 2030, according to the report

Emirates Group co-locates to world’s largest solar-powered data center

Group expects to start relocating its data center from mid-2026 to Moro Hub

Saudi Green Initiative Day: What to expect on March 27

The Saudi Green Initiative Day encourages countrywide participation through various sustainability initiatives

EMSTEEL, Yellow Door Energy partner to develop UAE’s largest industrial solar PV rooftop project

Upon completion, the project will generate approximately 50 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar to acquire 49.99 percent stake in four solar plants in Spain for $198.8 million

Masdar's collaboration with Endesa is expected to greatly support Spain's National Energy and Climate Plan targets

Aramco acquires 50 percent stake in Jubail-based Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company

BHIG targets the production of blue hydrogen through the capture and storage of carbon dioxide

Saudi Arabia’s EVIQ launches first EV charging station on Riyadh-Qassim highway

This milestone is the first of many stations in EVIQ's plan for over 5,000 chargers by 2030

UAE, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to “closing the early warning gap” on World Meteorological Day

Number of countries possessing multi-hazard early warning capabilities increased from 52 in 2015 to 108 by the end of 2024

What is Earth Hour 2025? 8 ways you can participate

In 2025, Earth Hour will take place on March 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM

China to issue $829 million yuan-denominated green sovereign bond in London for first time

In February, China's finance ministry released a framework for sovereign green bonds, paving the way for offshore issuances

Aramco launches Saudi Arabia’s first carbon dioxide direct air capture test unit

Company’s aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its wholly-owned operated assets by 2050

ENOC Group, RTA partner to explore green hydrogen-powered mobility solutions in Dubai

ENOC Group will supply green hydrogen fuel to RTA’s hydrogen-powered city buses

Abu Dhabi’s G42, NVIDIA to develop AI-powered weather forecasting system

G42 and NVIDIA will initially focus on a square-kilometer resolution weather forecasting model

DP World’s expanded electric freight operations at Jebel Ali Port to reduce 14,600 tons of CO2 equivalent annually

The first wave of the electric fleet is set to move over 204,000 twenty-foot containers annually

Don’t give up on sustainability; you may lose the race

There is a strong economic argument for investing in energy efficiency

UN acknowledges Saudi Arabia as global model for water resources management

UN's selection showcases Saudi Arabia's water achievements under Vision 2030 and National Strategy

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA Water Solutions to develop $544 million water infrastructure project in Uzbekistan

Company will develop a 65km raw water transmission pipeline and a cutting-edge water treatment plant

Saudi Aramco president calls for new global energy model balancing traditional and renewable energy sources

Nasser noted that new energy sources do not replace traditional ones; they complement them

Mubadala finalizes sale of stake in U.K. energy transition infrastructure provider Calisen

This transaction highlights Mubadala's strategy of value capture through strategic exits, positioning Calisen for future growth

Renewable generation in Middle East expected to rise by about 14 percent yearly from 2025-2027: IEA

The UAE leads regional solar PV growth, with a 23 percent annual average growth rate through 2027

DEWA invites global developers for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park

This phase is slated to become operational in stages between 2027 and 2029