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‧Acwa Power Secures $1.9 Billion Capital Boost
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’s Solar-Powered Data Centre Breakthrough
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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‧UAE and Senegal Forge Strategic Water Investment Alliance in Africa
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 to Showcase Sustainability at ME Expo 2025
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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‧Major UAE Power Move Anchored in Carbon-Capture Ready CCGT
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 and EDB to Boost Solar Energy Development in UAE
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 Secures Major Solar Projects in Morocco
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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‧AI Transforming Carbon Markets with Enhanced Efficiency
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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‧Middle East economy could gain $232 billion by 2035 through AI and climate action
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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‧Saudi’s ACWA Power Paves Highway for Green Energy Exports
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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‧Tadweer Takes Full Control of Sharjah Energy Plant
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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‧du Sets Benchmark with Global Sustainability Certification
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 Air Pollution Reduction Could Unleash $596 Million in Annual Savings
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…
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‧Morocco Advances Digital Sovereignty with 500 MW Green Data Hub
Morocco is embarking on an ambitious project to construct a 500 megawatt data centre powered entirely by renewable energy in Dakhla, Western Sahara, according to digital transition minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni. The facility aims to bolster the protection and localisa…
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‧Abu Dhabi’s Masdar and Iberdrola Back £5 Billion UK Offshore Wind Venture
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy developer Masdar and Spanish energy giant Iberdrola have announced a joint investment totalling €5.2 billion in the UK’s 1.4 GW East Anglia Three offshore windfarm. The project, located around 69 km off the Suffolk coast, will be equally co-own…
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‧AURAK Leads UAE Universities in Eco‑Performance
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has emerged as the top performer among universities in the United Arab Emirates, recording the lowest greenhouse gas emissions under its five‑year Sustainability Action Plan. Spanning 1.3 million‑1.6 million sq ft, the campus integ…
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‧Most Vulnerable Nations Bear Brunt Amid Slumping Climate Finance
A newly released global analysis reveals that funding for climate adaptation in the world’s most hazard-prone nations has dropped sharply, leaving them dangerously exposed to floods, heatwaves and storms. The Climate Risk Index 2025, based on data spanning 1993 to 2022 fro…
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‧Abu Dhabi Unveils Strategic Mubadala–ADPIC Alliance for Future‑Ready Infrastructure
Mubadala Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre have formalised a partnership designed to accelerate the emirate’s infrastructure agenda. The agreement, inked during the opening of the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025, establishes a bro…
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‧Dubai Debuts AED 600 Million Eco‑Luxury California Homes
Aptly named California Residences, the latest green‑living enclave by Infracorp has launched sales in Dubailand, with one‑ to three‑bedroom apartments starting at AED 1 million. Positioned within the broader California Village master‑plan, the AED 600 million project embrac…
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‧Dubai Charts Course for New Green Economy Frontiers
Dubai will host the 11th World Green Economy Summit on 1 and 2 October 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, underlining its ambition to accelerate global climate action and sustainable innovation. This flagship event, convened by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai…
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‧EU Tracks Fast‑Charge Revamp for Heavy‑Duty Fleet
The European Commission has initiated a research and innovation project to develop megawatt charging systems tailored for heavy‑duty transport across the EU. Aimed at aligning with the Green Deal's objective of 90 % CO₂ reductions for HGVs by 2040, the project supports…
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‧UAE Commits to Comprehensive Ban on Single-Use Plastics by 2026
The United Arab Emirates will enforce a nationwide prohibition on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products starting 1 January 2026, as announced by Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. This measure builds upon e…