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Governments allocate nearly $2 trillion in direct clean energy investment since 2020: IEA

This amount is nearly three times the funding committed after the financial crisis of 2007-08

COP28 President calls for ambitious NDCs to keep 1.5°C goal within reach, drive socioeconomic growth

Dr. Al Jaber said the UAE Consensus provides a vital roadmap for action at the ‘Roadmap to Mission 1.5: NDC 3.0’ event

81 percent of new renewables cheaper than fossil fuels, saving $409 billion since 2000: IRENA

Solar PV costs plummet to 4 cents per kWh, 56 percent lower than fossil fuels

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar announces $1.4 billion acquisition of Saeta from Brookfield

The acquisition encompasses a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of primarily wind energy assets 

UAE, IRENA forge partnership to boost climate ambitions in 20 developing nations

The partnership aims to leverage the UAE’s climate leadership and IRENA’s role in NDC development and sustainable energy transition 

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar secures $159 million for 154 MW Čibuk 2 wind farm, powering 62,000 households

Non-recourse financing has been secured from lenders UniCredit and Erste Bank Serbia

Sharjah operates first phase of electric bus rides

The move aligns with SRTA’s commitment to sustainability and supports the UAE’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050 

AD Ports Group’s 2023 highlights: 5,000 tons of CO2 saved, 124 CSR projects launched

The Group achieved 7 percent drop in electricity consumption, 174 percent increase in recycled waste

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 

$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

Dubai tops Arab world, ranks fifth globally in international shipping centre index

Dubai holds the position of the fifth strongest international shipping hub for the fifth consecutive year 

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

UAE’s AD Ports awards $114.34 million crane contracts to ZPMC for terminal projects in Africa

Terminals will get three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes, servicing 21 container rows over 60 meters

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

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

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

UAE’s MoEI partners with RAK Petroleum Authority to drive sustainable energy transition

The agreement emphasizes data exchange, natural hydrogen research, and carbon capture

$15 million solar power plant to be established in Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD facility

This 27,000 square metre project is part of KEZAD's ongoing efforts to develop innovative clean energy environments

Dubai’s WGES 2024 to explore eight themes to advance green economy, boost climate efforts

Summit to address the gap in funding capabilities and responsibilities of developed versus developing countries