SOHAR Port and Freezone has inked an agreement with MoonRock and the Danish firm PowerCon to install shore power infrastructure at its container terminal, enabling berthed vessels to plug into onshore electricity and switch off their auxiliary engines—cutti…
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‧SOHAR Port and Freezone has inked an agreement with MoonRock and the Danish firm PowerCon to install shore power infrastructure at its container terminal, enabling berthed vessels to plug into onshore electricity and switch off their auxiliary engines—cutting emissions, fue…
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‧First Abu Dhabi Bank has priced a US-dollar denominated, five-year low-carbon energy bond of $750 million at Treasuries plus 65 basis points, following an order book that exceeded $2.3 billion, excluding joint-lead manager interest. The issuance is rated Aa3 by Moody’s, AA-…
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‧Dubai is gearing up to host the 11th World Green Economy Summit on 1–2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where green finance will sit at the forefront of global climate discussions. Under the theme 'Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Gree…
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‧The United Arab Emirates is elevating its contribution to the global clean‑energy shift through an ambitious expansion of solar generation capacity, backed by major state and private entities, spanning domestic projects and international initiatives. Domestically, the Al D…
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‧Veolia has moved to acquire the remaining 30 per cent stake in its Water Technologies and Solutions subsidiary from CDPQ, in a deal valued at around US$1.75 billion, positioning the company for greater strategic agility and cost-efficiency. The transaction is expected to b…
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‧Negotiations in Geneva over a global plastics treaty collapsed amid sharp disagreement on key issues, leaving hopes of a legally binding agreement in limbo. Delegates from 183 countries failed to reach consensus, marking a second missed opportunity to finalise the world’s f…
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‧Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah is set to welcome the climate and sustainability community on 26 and 27 November 2025 as it hosts the MENA edition of CARE—Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo. The B2B summit offers a platform for governments, tech innovators, financiers and …
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‧Abu Dhabi National Energy Company has secured a deal to acquire GS Inima, a major player in water treatment and desalination services, from GS Engineering & Construction. The agreement, valued at US$1.2 billion, will grant TAQA full ownership of GS Inima and propel the…
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‧Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company is poised to receive continued backing from the local government to fuel its expansion in the energy sector. As part of an ongoing commitment to achieve its ambitious target of 100 gigawatts in renewable energy capacity, the Abu Dhabi gover…
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‧The United States has solidified its position as the leading source of greenfield foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2025, with American companies backing 61 projects worth a total of $2.7 billion. This surge in American investments marks a …
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‧Suqia, the UAE’s national water charity, continues to solidify its global humanitarian efforts, reaching nearly one million people in Tanzania with clean drinking water. In partnership with the Emirates Red Crescent and backed by a grant from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid A…
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‧SNB Capital has successfully facilitated the completion of a significant SAR7.1 billion capital increase for Acwa Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalination plants. The deal, executed through a rights issue on the Saudi Ex…
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‧Oman Data Park has formed a strategic alliance with Solar Wadi to establish the Sultanate’s inaugural green energy data centre, powered by solar generation. The collaboration marks a significant step in aligning ODP’s technological infrastructure with Oman’s net-zero ambit…
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‧The United Arab Emirates and Senegal have formalised a significant partnership aimed at addressing Africa's escalating water and sanitation challenges. This collaboration, announced during the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, underscores a shared commitment to sustainable wat…
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‧Desert Group, a prominent name in sustainable infrastructure and landscaping, is preparing to unveil its latest innovations in green urban solutions at Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025. The prestigious event will be held this November at Expo City Dubai, gathering key …
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‧Emirates Water & Electricity Company has formally invited bids for a new combined-cycle gas turbine power plant—dubbed Taweelah C—designed to be carbon-capture ready. The facility, to be located within the Al Taweelah Power and Desalination Complex around 50 kilometre…
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‧Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Emirates Development Bank to explore collaborative opportunities in the development and financing of distributed solar projects across the UAE. This partnership comes at…
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‧ACWA Power, a Saudi-listed leader in the global energy transition, has secured the Noor Midelt 2 and Noor Midelt 3 solar projects in Morocco. The projects were awarded following an international tender process facilitated by the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy. These…
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‧The Future Investment Initiative Institute, in collaboration with Saudi oil giant Aramco and global consultancy firm Arthur D. Little, has released a comprehensive white paper focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionise the voluntary carbon market. The …
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‧RIYADH: Strategic adoption of artificial intelligence and climate resilience measures could contribute an additional $232 billion to the Middle East's economy by 2035, according to a report by PwC. The professional services firm highlights that AI-driven productivity i…
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‧ACWA Power has forged multi-party preliminary agreements with European energy giants to assess exporting renewable energy and green hydrogen from Saudi Arabia to Europe via the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. The accords aim to explore large-scale project feasib…
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‧Masdar has completed the sale of its equity stake in the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy plant to Tadweer Group, consolidating the latter’s position as a primary stakeholder alongside BEEAH in the Emirates Waste-to-Energy company. The strategic divestment marks a key reconfiguratio…
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‧Telecom operator du has secured ISO 20400 certification, becoming the first telecom provider in the UAE and the second in the Gulf Cooperation Council region to attain the globally recognised standard for sustainable procurement. The certification underscores the company’s…
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‧UAE health and finance leaders have been urged to expedite air quality improvements, with a new report estimating annual savings of $596 million if pollution levels align with World Health Organization guidelines. The projected gains stem from fewer hospital admissions, dro…