11:24 pm - September 1, 2025Regional startup investments in the Middle East and North Africa have outpaced the entire 2024 figures in early 2025, driven by major deals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and emerging markets like Morocco and Iraq, amid sectoral shifts towards deep-tech and consumer platforms. In 2025, the startup funding scene across…
Emirates NBD has made a historic move by becoming the first bank from the Gulf Cooperation Council to join the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Financial Services Task Force, positioning itself at the forefront of climate-positive banking practices in the region and globally. Emirates NBD has made quite a notable move in…
Sharjah prepares to unite the 29th World Investment Conference with its own Investment Forum 2025, signalling a transformative shift towards sustainable and resilient global investment initiatives amid increasing international collaboration. Sharjah is really gearing up to strengthen its role as a major hub for worldwide investment plans, especially with the…
India’s foreign capital deployment jumps by 67.74% in 2024-25, driven by strategic shifts towards emerging markets, ESG priorities, and domestic reforms, positioning the country as a key player on the global investment stage. India’s outbound investments have seen a dramatic jump in fiscal year 2024-25. According to a recent EY…
Dubai is advancing its position as a global hub for smart city infrastructure by launching a comprehensive digital twin platform to optimise traffic flow, support autonomous transport, and reduce emissions, aiming for full deployment by mid-2026. Dubai is really stepping up its game when it comes to becoming a global…
BlueSun International announces a potential game-changing pricing breakthrough in renewable electricity and storage, with rates as low as 1.9 cents per kWh for power, promising to accelerate the global transition to sustainable energy. BlueSun International, a cleantech group based in both the UAE and the U.S., has announced what they’re…
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly expanding its influence in global solar energy efforts through innovative projects and international collaborations, aiming to triple renewable capacity by 2050 and reshape the future of clean energy worldwide. In 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has really ramped up its role as a…
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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology have formalised a partnership to provide advanced, tech-driven lifelong learning programs for government employees, boosting local talent and supporting sustainable economic growth. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) have officially formalized a strategic partnership—aiming, honestly, to empower the Emirati workforce within the Ministry by offering advanced, tech-driven lifelong learning programs. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) highlights both parties’ dedication to boosting local talent, enhancing the industrial sector’s global standing, and supporting sustainable growth aligned with the…
The 27th edition of WETEX in Dubai will highlight AI advancements and international collaboration to accelerate the UAE’s transition to a sustainable, digital future amid growing global interest. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is gearing up to host the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from September 30th to October 2nd, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This event keeps reflecting the UAE’s leadership in renewable energy, sustainability, and innovation—these are pretty much the main pillars supporting Dubai’s bold vision for a green economy and a sustainable future, I’d say. Since it first…
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has formed a strategic partnership with Dubai Science Park to enhance IP protection, streamline patent registration, and foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem aligned with national growth initiatives. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has recently formed a strategic partnership with Dubai Science Park, which is part of the TECOM Group, to boost cooperation in areas like intellectual property (IP) protection and patent registration. Basically, this collaboration—solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)—aims to provide better legal and technical support for companies based within Dubai Science Park and other TECOM zones such as…
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has finished a AED43.77 million project expanding the water supply network between Kalba and Wadi Al Helo, enhancing water security and service quality amid regional growth. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority—better known as SEWA—has wrapped up a pretty big infrastructure project aimed at boosting the water supply network between Kalba and Wadi Al Helo. Honestly, this is quite a milestone for the area’s ongoing development. The project involved a hefty investment of roughly AED43.77 million and included extending a main water pipeline, building a new pumping station, installing six pumps, and…
Emerge, the joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, has doubled its solar capacity and secured major projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2024, reinforcing the region’s shift towards sustainable energy solutions.Emerge, which is a joint venture focusing on clean energy between Masdar and France’s EDF Group, is quickly expanding its range of solar, hybrid, and battery storage projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This growth really underscores its importance in helping push the region toward a more sustainable energy future. Founded back in 2021 with an emphasis on distributed solar and hybrid tech, Emerge now supplies power…
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Startup Middle East have announced the India Startup Hub in Sharjah, a strategic platform to foster connections, investment, and collaboration between Indian and UAE startups, boosting regional innovation and economic ties. The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, known as Sheraa, along with Startup Middle East, has…
Zain Group unveils the expanded Zain Great Idea accelerator for 2025, opening doors to entrepreneurs across six MENA countries and offering unprecedented Silicon Valley exposure to foster regional tech innovation. Zain Group is really stepping up its game when it comes to supporting tech startups across the Middle East. They’re…
Sungrow launches the PowerTitan 3.0 at the 2025 MEA PV & ESS Summit, introducing advanced cooling, safety, and grid capabilities tailored for extreme climates and large-scale deployment across the Middle East and Africa. Sungrow, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage tech, has just introduced its latest…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s pioneering green hydrogen project has produced over 100 tonnes of hydrogen, powering vehicles and generating clean electricity, marking a significant step toward the UAE’s net zero ambitions and positioning Dubai as a regional leader in sustainable energy. Since its kickoff in May 2021, the Dubai…
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Climaty AI has introduced an integrated climate-focused SaaS platform aimed at helping marketers reduce media-related carbon emissions through AI-driven tools and real-time impact tracking, marking a significant step in sustainable marketing innovation. Climaty AI, a newcomer in the climate technology arena targeting marketing initiatives, was recently launched by industry veteran Neel Pandya. The company operates across various regions — including APAC, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Europe, the UK, and North America — with the stated goal of creating what they call a “default climate layer” for media decision-making. Essentially, they’ve developed a SaaS platform designed to merge carbon responsibility…
Dubai is set to host the first Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo (CARE) MENA edition, highlighting the region’s accelerating renewable projects, ambitious targets, and strategic partnerships to combat climate change through innovative solutions. Dubai is gearing up to host the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo (CARE) MENA edition at Madinat Jumeirah on the 26th and 27th of November, 2025. This is quite a noteworthy moment for the regional climate and sustainability scene, I think. Organized by Trescon, the global CARE initiative strives to promote practical, real-world solutions for climate change by bringing together governments, technology innovators, financiers, and…
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Stonepeak unveils WahajPeak as its first dedicated renewables platform in the Middle East, pledging to back utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage across the GCC and beyond. Led by Mothana Qteishat, the venture sits within Stonepeak’s wider platform-based expansion and follows on-the-ground activity in Saudi Arabia and a strategic partnership with The Arab Energy Fund. Stonepeak’s latest move signals a tangible expansion of its renewables platform strategy into the Middle East. The firm unveiled WahajPeak, its first dedicated renewables platform in the region, presenting the launch as a commitment to securing and developing utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage projects…
Masdar’s twelfth sustainability report shows a 62% jump in its project portfolio to 51 GW, a 29,225 GWh production figure, and a footprint spanning 40 countries as the group accelerates a cross-border push toward 100 GW by 2030, underpinned by green finance, governance and biodiversity safeguards. Masdar’s twelfth sustainability report sketches a company moving at speed on a broad expansion path, widening its global footprint while keeping governance, biodiversity and inclusive leadership at the core of its growth. The document frames Masdar as delivering a record jump in its project portfolio capacity, even as it tightens its asset base across…
DHL Global Forwarding signals a rapid Middle East and Africa expansion via GenAI-enabled platforms, a Jubail hydrogen-truck pilot, and a EUR 500 million investment to expand hubs and multimodal capabilities in line with Vision 2030. DHL’s MEA push accelerates on digital, sustainability and regional infrastructure DHL Global Forwarding’s momentum in the Middle East and Africa is speeding up on several fronts—digital innovation, emissions reduction, and a swift expansion of regional infrastructure. In a discussion summarized by Cargo Talk GCC, Amadou Diallo, chief executive of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa, explained how the business is blending AI-enabled route planning,…
Turner & Townsend has been appointed by TAQA Transmission to provide programme management advisory services to oversee the retirement of a 1,640 MW power plant in eastern Abu Dhabi, slated for decommissioning in 2029, and its replacement with a faster, cleaner energy system. The engagement will establish a Programme Management Office to coordinate a broad upgrade of transmission and distribution infrastructure, enabling greater solar and nuclear integration and strengthening long-term grid resilience. Turner & Townsend has been appointed by TAQA Transmission to provide programme management advisory services to oversee the retirement of a major Abu Dhabi power plant, framed as…
Dubai shifts its electric mobility push from planning to action, unveiling a plan to roll out 200 ultra-fast charging stations across the emirate by 2026, with 20 sites opening in October 2025, under the 2040 Urban Master Plan.Dubai’s EV charging expansion moves from plan to practice Dubai is shifting its electric mobility push from planning to action, as the emirate gears up for a major expansion of its charging network—200 ultra-fast stations to be installed across key residential, retail and leisure districts. It’s framed as a practical step to broaden access to electric vehicles and shorten charging times, and it…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has unveiled the 2025–2050 plan, a science-based roadmap with 142 adaptation actions (86 prioritised for the next five years) aimed at safeguarding groundwater, soil and biodiversity while boosting water and food security and ecological resilience. Abu Dhabi has rolled out its inaugural Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector—a long-range, science-based roadmap aimed at protecting the emirate’s natural resources from the mounting impacts of climate change. Debuted in late July 2025, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) positions the 2025–2050 plan as a cornerstone of the emirate’s climate strategy, zeroing in on…
Dubai is positioning itself as a global hub for clean energy investment, backed by liberal ownership rules, a zero personal income tax regime, and a corporate tax framework. With the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and the Net Zero 2050 strategy, the emirate is attracting Indian and international investors to a rapidly expanding renewables value chain. Dubai is shaping itself not just as a trading hub but as a truly global centre for clean energy investment and deployment. The city’s ambition — to draw a majority of its power from non‑fossil sources by the middle of the century…
Policy support, plunging battery prices and a rapid roll‑out of public chargers are turning electric vehicles from a costly novelty into a practical, cost‑effective choice across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The idea that electric vehicles (EVs) are prohibitively expensive, short‑lived and unsupported by charging networks is steadily losing traction across the Middle East. El Balad paints a picture of a region where policy commitments, falling battery costs, and fast‑expanding infrastructure are turning what once looked like a futuristic option into a financially sensible and increasingly mainstream one. The shifting economics Contrary to the common belief that…
Dubai’s RTA, working with Yunex Traffic and Scientechnic, is rolling out Yutraffic FUSION and a UTC‑UX Fusion stack to create a live, simulation-driven model of its transport network aimed at cutting congestion and improving priority for public and emergency vehicles by mid-2026. Dubai is rolling out a city-wide traffic management upgrade that centers on a real-time digital twin of its transport network, part of a broader push to make the emirate one of the world’s most data-driven smart cities. According to Robotics & Automation, this deployment marks the first use of Yunex Traffic’s Yutraffic FUSION platform in the Middle East…
RAILBUS Inc will open a 50,000 sq ft development hub in Dubai Silicon Oasis in May 2026 to centralise engineering, testing and assembly for its 100% solar‑powered, autonomous urban transport concept, but feasibility studies, regulatory approvals and commercial partnerships remain key hurdles before it can move from prototype to revenue service. RAILBUS Inc has unveiled plans for a purpose-built innovation and engineering complex in Dubai Silicon Oasis, saying the RAILBUS Development Hub (RDH) will open in May 2026 and become the operational centre for its solar-powered, autonomous urban-mobility programme. The 50,000-square-foot site will house an engineering and design centre, assembly…
