Sustainability

Abu Dhabi launches green bus service: Clean hydrogen and electric vehicles now on Route 65 in Al Reem Island 

The Green Bus service launch highlights Abu Dhabi's commitment to sustainable public transport 

SIF 2024: Agritech’s transformative power boosts UAE’s food security

Forum highlighted the key role entrepreneurship plays in advancing smart solutions for food security

$2.16 billion invested in seven new UAE renewable energy projects from H2 2023 to H1 2024

13 solar projects will add by end of 2024 10.6 GW to UAE’s grid

UAE’s MoEI, EtihadWE launch initiative to boost renewable energy adoption in Northern Emirates

Northern Emirates residents can now harness energy with rooftop solar panels

UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure partners with Siemens Energy to promote green energy

This partnership will focus on addressing upcoming challenges related to grid infrastructure

Middle East set to achieve $75.6 billion in renewable energy investments: Report

These investments encompass 116 renewable energy are expected to become operational between 2025 and 2030

World Utilities Congress 2024 addresses critical challenges in energy transitions, water security

The World Utilities Congress this year is co-located with the 6th Arab Water Forum

Dubai to host ‘The Africa Debate’ on October 31 to boost trade, investment

The event reflects the UAE's commitment to strengthening its economic and trade relationships with African nations

UAE’s investment in clean energy reaches over $12.25 billion, says minister Al Mazrouei

The country has significantly increased its clean energy share to 27.83 percent in 2023, aiming for 32 percent by 2030 

Operations and supply chain decarbonization in the Middle East 

Each company faces unique decarbonization challenges, but many struggle to meet ambitious targets

Vortex Energy: Navigating the evolving renewable landscape

A conversation with Karim Moussa on the company's vision and challenges

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 welcomes 21 startups with $134.9 million in funding

Seven startups will join Hub71+ ClimateTech, gaining tailored resources for their sustainability missions

Saudi Aramco announces agreements with key Chinese partners

Aramco's agreement with Hengli Group enables talks for a potential 10 percent stake acquisition

Abu Dhabi-based Offset8, iRise to restore 10 million trees in Malawi, benefiting 150,000 people

The project also focuses on restoring 6,000 hectares of degraded land in Malawi

QatarEnergy to build 6 new QC-Max LNG vessels at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard

The QC-Max vessels are the largest LNG carriers, each with a 271,000 cubic meter capacity 

UAE’s ADNOC to supply LNG to Indian Oil Corporation for 15 years

The LNG will primarily be sourced from ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project

dnata boosts carbon footprint reduction efforts with fleet-wide transition to biodiesel in UAE

This step is expected to cut CO₂ equivalent emissions by over 3,500 tons annually

UAE celebrates historic milestone: Unit 4 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant begins operation

The plant now provides up to 25 percent of the UAE’s electricity, enough to power 16 million EVs annually

Dubai to welcome 22 floors of sustainable luxury living with $54.4 million upcoming residential development

Loutraki International is investing in Dubai’s real estate market through the Santorini Residences project

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar’s $1 billion green bond issuance drew $4.6 billion in demand, oversubscribed 4.6x

In July 2024, Masdar successfully raised $1 billion through its green bond issuance under its Green Finance Framework

UAE to host major global events in September: All you need to know

The DIFC will host the inaugural Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah

Kuwait Warba Bank’s $500 million sukuk issuance on London Stock Exchange draws $1.8 billion in 3.5x demand

These five-year sukuk support projects advancing ESG goals aligned with sustainability objectives