Sustainability

Will green hydrogen become the future of GCC energy exports?

The GCC, with its abundant and low-cost solar energy resources, is set to become a leading producer of green hydrogen

New “industrial sunbelt” countries to overtake world’s biggest economies in clean industry race

Industrial sunbelt countries have secured a fifth of investment in clean industrial plants to date

Bahrain and U.K. ink $2.7 billion strategic investment partnership for carbon reduction, sustainable development

Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasized the enduring strength of relations between Bahrain and the U.K.

Global green building network rolls out new digital tool to support climate-resilient goals

The tool is intended to serve as both a diagnostic instrument and a platform for coordinated action between now and COP30

Egypt approves new Jarjoub Special Economic Zone, expands renewable energy with 900 megawatt solar projects

Two solar projects in Minya and Wahat will enhance Egypt's renewable energy capacity under its 2040 strategy.

Global energy transition gains at fastest pace since pre-COVID levels, but challenges persist: WEF

The report revealed that the UAE recorded the strongest year-on-year gain in a decade

Global agrifood systems need $1.1 trillion annually to achieve sustainability by 2030

The global community can unlock the capital needed to secure food systems for future generations

Saudi Arabia’s GACA, Airbus forge partnership to advance sustainable aviation practices

Key areas of cooperation include sharing expertise in low-carbon and sustainable aviation fuels

Dubai to launch world’s first water-backed digital asset token with AQUA-INDEX

Announcement forms part of DMCC’s ongoing efforts to establish the DMCC Water Center

DEWA adds 800MW of clean energy production capacity to energy mix in 2025

Seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will make it one of the world’s largest solar-plus-storage projects

Emirates NBD, Siemens launch agreement to accelerate funding for green infrastructure projects in UAE

A unique credit framework and financing tools will support green projects throughout their lifecycle 

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