Sustainability

SAF production to triple to 1.5 million tons by 2024: Report

Around 140 SAF projects are planned by 2030, the report said

Plastic ban: Abu Dhabi, Dubai to ban select styrofoam products, single-use bags from June 1

The ban is part of a larger campaign rolled out by the emirates to stop the use of plastics, styrofoam and other products that are not easily biodegradable

Lucid and EVIQ collaborate to establish high-speed EV charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

The move will facilitate easier access to charging solutions and support the wider adoption of EVs

UAE’s ADFD finances projects worth $9.6 billion in 42 African countries

In 2023, ADFD led a $4.5 billion UAE initiative to boost Africa's clean energy infrastructure

UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Technology Innovation Institute to build 3D maps of the nation’s mineral, renewable resources

The agreement seeks to explore and utilize untapped renewable and mineral resources in line with UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy

ADNOC Distribution targets 500 fast EV charging points in the next 5 years

Company aims to raise the number of EV charging points to 200 by the end of this year

Make it in the Emirates Forum discusses industrial sustainability regulation, roadmap towards sustainable development

Regulation aims to reduce energy demand by 33 percent, improve air quality by 32 percent

AD Ports’ consortium signs deal to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

Global demand for green methanol is expected to increase to four million tonnes per year in the next five years

UAE’s DEWA and Parkin join forces to expand Dubai’s EV charging network

By April 2024, there will be over 30,000 electric vehicles in Dubai, says Al Tayer

Saudi Arabia signs 1,100MW wind power deals with Japanese consortium

This comes as part of Round 4 of the Saudi National Renewable Energy Program (NREP)

Global carbon pricing revenues reach record $104 billion in 2023: Report

The report found that there are now 75 carbon pricing instruments in operation worldwide

Clean tech manufacturing investments reach $200 billion in 2023, up 70 percent: Report

China accounted for three-quarters of the total investments in this field, according to the report

Abu Dhabi bans single-use styrofoam products starting June 1, 2024

Ban falls under the EAD's 'single-use plastic policy' which the authority launched in 2020

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala backs Japan’s 108GW solar target with inaugural renewable energy investment

PAG REN I platform will play a critical role in supporting large corporations across Japan as they transition to clean energy

UAE’s MoEI, Etihad WE partner to promote fast and accessible EV charging

The partnership seamlessly aligns with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy

Abu Dhabi’s Tadweer Group, DUBAL Holding acquire e-waste specialist Enviroserve

Acquisition seeks to enhance Tadweer Group's sustainable waste management operations, e-waste recycling capabilities

Global market for energy transition minerals forecast to reach $770 billion by 2040: Report

The market value of key energy transition minerals is around $325 billion

Dubai’s DET boosts green future efforts with inaugural sustainability report

Report showcases city's efforts to align with global sustainability objectives and D33

Saudi Arabia allocates $2.5 billion to Middle East Green Initiative

Central to Saudi Arabia’s strategy for addressing climate change is the implementation of afforestation programs

UN body adopts human rights protections for carbon market mechanism

The move seeks to empower vulnerable communities and individuals

Egypt sets sail for renewable future with $9 billion FDI for 8 GW wind projects

The government signed two land receipt notes for carrying out the projects west of Sohag

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Bapco Energies partner for wind projects in Bahrain

The joint venture aims to develop wind projects in Bahrain with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts

Oman’s Hydrom secures $11 billion worth of contracts for green hydrogen projects

The country’s hydrogen production capacity reaches 1.38 million tons/year with new deals

COP28 President urges parties to ‘build on progress’, help those most vulnerable to climate change

At COP28, countries pledged a total of $792 million for loss and damage funding arrangements