Sustainability

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

UAE launches new initiative to enhance EV charging experience for drivers

Initiative aims to cut over 100,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030, supporting a low-emission future

Earth Day 2025: UAE marks milestones in environmental progress, protection

The country is setting global standards in sustainability

Earth Day: Powering the UAE’s growth sustainably – A balancing act for utilities

The event underscores the vital role governments and organizations play in driving meaningful, lasting change for our planet’s future

Dubai Taxi Company to deploy 200 EVs from Tesla rival BYD in push for 2040 electric fleet target

Deal supports company's ambitious goal of converting its entire fleet to electric vehicles by 2040

Aramco, BYD partner to develop new energy vehicle technologies

SATC and BYD aim to foster the development of innovative technologies that enhance efficiency and environmental performance

Abu Dhabi: Sustainable manufacturing facility to convert industrial waste into green building materials

A joint committee will assess project viability and define future collaboration between the two parties

Dubai’s RTA launches pilot of next-gen electric bus on Route F13

When fully charged, the bus can travel up to 370 km and has a total capacity of 76 passengers

UAE’s Global Energy Efficiency Alliance targets doubling annual global energy efficiency rates by 2030

Al Mazrouei invited countries and international corporations to join the alliance

Oman, Netherlands forge hydrogen agreements to boost clean energy collaboration

Signing occurred during the "state visit" of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands

Gulf Arab States develop electric vehicle infrastructure to curb emissions

The UAE plans to have EVs account for 50 percent of car sales by 2050

The Red Sea: Going big on luxury and sustainability

Saudi Arabia’s rising tourism hub boasts world-class hotels, sustainable efforts, and more

Masdar partners with Indonesia to advance floating solar power project development

Development of the plant is due to start this year, with completion scheduled for 2027