Sustainability

UAE to mark World Environment Day tomorrow

The Ministry of Climate Change has recently launched a program to monitor plastic waste in coastal environments 

Sheikh Khaled reviews latest innovations in water and electricity management at World Utilities Congress 2025

The three-day congress featured discussions on digital transformation and renewable energy solutions 

UAE and France strengthen cooperation in hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel

Eng. Al Olama emphasized the importance of long-term cooperation in achieving decarbonization goals 

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches strategic framework for energy, water sector through 2050

Plan aims to attract up to AED400 billion in foreign direct investment by 2050

Global Water Organization begins operations in Riyadh under Saudi Crown Prince’s patronage

The organization seeks to drive innovation and improve access to sustainable water resources globally 

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power inks strategic deals in Malaysia with potential investments of up to $10 billion

Partnership with MIDA to explore the development of up to 12.5GW of power generation capacity by 2040

Aldar becomes region’s first developer to use EMSTEEL’s hydrogen-based steel rebar

Steel to significantly reduce carbon emissions during the construction of Abu Dhabi’s first net-zero carbon mosque

UAE leads discussions at BRICS Energy Ministerial Meeting on global energy transition challenges

UAE invested in renewable energy projects across 70 countries to support global energy justice

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar achieves $6.6 billion oversubscription in latest green bond issuance

The bond was issued in two equal tranches of $500 million with competitive coupon rates

UAE-U.S. clean energy partnership aims to mobilize $100 billion by 2035

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar targets a clean energy portfolio of 25GW in the U.S. over the next decade 

Ras Al Khaimah Airport becomes first in Asia to launch breakthrough thermodynamic energy system for sustainable aviation

RAK Airport Authorities have prioritized sustainability and energy management throughout all phases of the airport’s development

Abu Dhabi targets 400 locations for 1,000 new EV charging stations

Project supports clean mobility, reinforcing the emirate’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050

Abu Dhabi’s EMSTEEL launches green finance drive to cut emissions by 40 percent by 2030, supported by ING and FAB

Framework empowers company to issue green bonds and allocate proceeds to low-carbon projects

Dubai Municipality’s upcoming strategic projects to boost urban quality of life, sustainability

New phase of urban development focuses on strengthening community wellbeing and supporting Dubai's long-term resilience

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recovers more than 2,000 tons of bottles since launching Bottle Return Scheme

Collaboration with Sparklo led to the collection of 23 million recyclables in just one year

World Utilities Congress 2025 to bring together global sector leaders in Abu Dhabi to tackle industry challenges

The congress will focus on integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing grid resilience in utilities

Empower plays vital role in advancing Dubai hospitality sector’s sustainability, experts say

By the end of 2024, Empower had provided energy-efficient cooling services to 22 percent of Dubai’s 832 hotels

Upcoming mega projects in Dubai 2025

Projects will boost tourism and real estate, improving lifestyles for residents and visitors alike

Oman strengthens clean energy push with $565 million solar manufacturing facility

The project will deliver an annual production capacity of 6 gigawatts of solar cells by 2026 

Jordan’s new Watani company to optimize natural gas resources, lower energy costs

New company will supply gas to Amman and Zarqa, lowering costs in key sectors.

Dubai AI Week 2025: Data centers’ high energy use puts pressure on clean energy transition, experts warn

The UAE’s electricity generation levels open a major opportunity for regional energy trading, particularly for powering AI infrastructure

U.S. solar panel tariffs could reach 3,521 percent to combat Chinese subsidies

Decision follows nearly a year of anti-dumping investigations by U.S. solar manufacturers

Abu Dhabi sees 81 percent rise in EVs with 10,013 registered

The emirate expanded public charging stations to 313 amid surging EV demand