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‧UAE backs new science drive to advance rainfall innovation
The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science has named the recipients of its sixth cycle of grants, committing up to US$1.5 million to each selected project over three years as the country sharpens its focus on applied climate research and water security. The awar…
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‧Abu Dhabi solar project secures landmark green bond refinancing
Abu Dhabi’s flagship Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Plant has secured long-term refinancing through a major green bond issuance worth US$870.75 million, underscoring the emirate’s ambition to anchor clean energy financing in global capital markets. The trans…
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‧Masdar-led consortium closes financing for Oman solar storage project
A consortium led by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company Masdar has achieved financial close for Oman’s first utility-scale solar power project integrated with battery energy storage, marking a significant step in the Sultanate’s clean energy transition and long-term decarbonisa…
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‧Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior docked at Cape Town harbour
Greenpeace’s renowned sailing vessel Rainbow Warrior has arrived in Cape Town, calling at the V&A Waterfront this week as part of a southern Africa tour that has drawn both public interest and critical scrutiny. The ship, long associated with environmental campaigns aga…
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‧Masdar secures Angola solar pact under Royal Sable plan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed a long-term power purchase agreement for a 150-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Angola, marking its first contracted power deal in the country and extending the company’s African portfolio at a time when regiona…
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‧Dhafrah PV2 bond tightens sharply
Dhafrah PV2 Energy Company, the Abu Dhabi-based owner of the Al Dhafrah PV2 solar photovoltaic plant, has priced an $870.75 million green bond with a final spread of 100 basis points over US Treasuries, tightening decisively from initial price thoughts in the T+130 bps area…
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‧Alcazar advances talks to buy Egypt wind asset
Dubai-based Alcazar is edging closer to acquiring Egypt’s Gabel El-Zeit wind farm after submitting the highest bid among contenders, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Discussions are under way with the country’s sovereign wealth fund and the Ministry of El…
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‧Alterra backs global renewables push through CIP fund
A major commitment by Alterra to a renewables platform run by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is set to channel long-term capital into clean power, storage and transmission projects across multiple markets, strengthening the scale and pace of energy transition investment…
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‧AMEA Power delivers landmark Tunisia solar project
AMEA Power has commissioned a 120 megawatts-peak solar photovoltaic plant in Tunisia’s Kairouan Governorate, adding one of the country’s largest utility-scale renewable assets to the national grid and strengthening North Africa’s push to diversify power generation. The proj…
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‧ACWA Power and AfDB deepen Africa energy push
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has entered into a cooperation framework with the African Development Bank aimed at mobilising as much as $5 billion for sustainable energy and water projects across Africa, signalling an expansion of private capital participation in the continent’…
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‧BII support strengthens Egypt’s clean energy shift
Backed by British International Investment, Egypt’s first utility-scale hybrid solar and battery development has taken a decisive step forward as the country works to accelerate its transition towards a more resilient renewable power system. The 1.1-gigawatt Obelisk project…
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‧Riyadh Plan Gains Sustainability Edge
New Murabba, the massive urban redevelopment project in Riyadh, has formalised a partnership with the US Green Building Council to embed global sustainability standards into its design, construction and operations. The memorandum of understanding signed between the two org…
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‧Saudi Trio Locks $8.3bn for 15 GW Clean Energy Push
A consortium comprising ACWA Power, Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company has completed the financial close on seven large-scale renewable energy projects totalling 15 gigawatts. The agreements signed with Saudi Power Procurement Company cover five solar photovoltaic pla…
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‧ADNOC Gas Locks 20-Year Deal With EMSTEEL
ADNOC Gas and EMSTEEL formalised a long-term arrangement that will guarantee supply of lower-carbon natural gas to power EMSTEEL’s industrial operations. The agreement, spanning 20 years and valued between US$3.5 billion and US$4.2 billion, takes effect from 1 January 2027 …
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‧Tanmiah unveils geothermal-cooling pivot for Saudi poultry
Riyadh – Tanmiah Food Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest vertically integrated poultry and food producers, has signed three strategic memoranda of understanding and launched what it calls the region’s first geothermal-cooled poultry facility, marking a significant move …
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‧Noatum Maritime Joins Forces with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech
Noatum Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech FZE, aimed at exploring innovative solutions for the offshore energy sector. This collaboration seeks to leverage the combined expertise of th…
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‧COP30 signals a decisive shift towards people-focused climate action
The 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is shaping up to be a critical turning point in the global fight against climate change. As the international community gathers in Brazil for this year’s talks, experts agree that the confe…
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‧Trade Barriers Challenge Global Climate Efforts, Warns China
Climate experts from China have raised significant concerns about the growing impact of trade barriers on global efforts to tackle climate change. Speaking at the COP30 summit, they warned that rising protectionism, including tariffs imposed by major economies such as the U…
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‧EAD Unveils AI-Driven State of Environment Portal at COP30
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has unveiled its cutting-edge Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal, integrating artificial intelligence capabilities, at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Brazil. This ne…
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‧Global Industry Summit Sets Stage for Decisive Industrial Shift
Riyadh will host the 21st Session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference from 23–27 November 2025, gathering representatives from all 173 member states alongside business leaders, investors and civil-society actors under the banner of …