GCC Sustainability News
GCC Sustainability News
GCC Sustainability News – Here you find the latest sustainability news from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait and around the globe.
Sustainability News from the GCC
- Dubai becomes Mantle8’s Middle East base Mantle8 has established a regional headquarters in Dubai as the natural hydrogen explorer expands beyond Europe. The company has appointed Jean-Valery Garcia as Regional Director for the Middle East. The permanent office gives Mantle8 a foothold in a region seeking new routes to energy diversification. It also places the […]
- ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have completed foundation installation at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, advancing one of the UK’s largest renewable energy projects toward full operations. All 95 monopile foundations and transition pieces are now installed off the Suffolk coast. Turbine installation is also underway and has passed the halfway point. The approximately […]
- Masdar and Montenegro’s national power utility EPCG are moving their planned 2GW renewable energy partnership into project execution. The companies signed joint development agreements covering 150MW of solar capacity. They also agreed to explore more than 400MW of pumped hydro energy storage. The projects are the first to advance under a 50/50 joint venture agreed […]
- Masdar has reached financial close on a $6.1 billion renewable energy project designed to deliver clean electricity around the clock. The project combines 5.2GW of solar photovoltaic capacity with a 19GWh battery energy storage system. Together, the assets will supply 1GW of continuous power to the Abu Dhabi electricity network. Masdar is developing the project […]
- ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan proves that green travel doesn’t have to break the bank this summer. As the city gears up for Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026, eco-conscious travelers have a unique opportunity to vote with their wallets. ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan has launched a massive summer campaign, slashing direct-booking rates by up […]
- Masdar Moves Deeper Into Spain’s Renewables Market Abu Dhabi and Madrid are moving closer in the race to scale European clean power. Repsol and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, known as Masdar, have signed an agreement for Masdar to acquire a 49.99% stake in a Spanish renewable energy portfolio valued at €849 million ($983 Million). […]
- EDF And Masdar Secure Long-Term Clean Power Deal In California EDF power solutions North America and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, have signed 15-year power purchase agreements with Southern California Edison for the BigBeau Solar+Storage Project. The agreements cover the full output from BigBeau’s 128 MWac solar plant and its 40 MW/160 MWh battery […]
- Vista Builds A Regulated Base In Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi is drawing another major global investor into its financial district, as Vista Equity Partners opens a new office within ADGM, the emirate’s international financial center. The enterprise software investment firm said VEPM Middle East Limited has received full authorization from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority. […]
- Riyadh is positioning industrial growth and carbon market development as connected priorities, as the Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company, Lenovo and ClimeCo launch a partnership to support Lenovo’s expanding manufacturing footprint in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will provide Lenovo with a structured emissions management and offset strategy as the technology company builds one of its […]
- Abu Dhabi is tightening the link between clean power, industrial growth, and national energy security. EWEC, the Emirates Water and Electricity Company, has signed a strategic Collaboration Framework Agreement with Masdar to speed up the deployment of utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UAE. The agreement creates a roadmap for Masdar’s participation in EWEC’s renewable […]
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has mobilised AED 20.3 billion ($5.5 billion) in sustainable finance by the end of 2025, marking a significant acceleration in capital deployment tied to climate and social priorities across the region. The performance places the bank firmly on track toward its AED 60 billion ($16.3 billion) sustainable finance commitment by […]
- In a region defined by aridity and water scarcity, Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land, marking one of the most ambitious large-scale land rehabilitation efforts globally. The milestone, delivered under the Saudi Green Initiative, comes as land degradation and drought pressures intensify across both developed and emerging economies. Nearly half the […]
Sustainability News from the World
- The country is not coping with the effects of current temperature rises, and should expect a 2°C rise by 2050. The independent government committee charged with preparing the UK for […] The post UK not adapted to extreme weather effects – Climate Change Committee appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis […]
- Strong data systems, governance, and careful use of AI allow Lenovo to scale circular supply chains while maintaining oversight. It shows how structure and technology together can make sustainability practical, […] The post How Lenovo scales circular supply chains with AI and governance appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for […]
- A major renewable energy partnership targets grid stability challenges as Poland and Hungary accelerate their transition away from fossil fuels. A significant expansion of grid-forming battery storage infrastructure is underway in […] The post GoldenPeaks Capital and Huawei sign 500MWh grid-forming battery storage deal for Central Europe appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights […]
- Logitech has announced the winners of its annual Future Positive Challenge, a technology and engineering initiative that identifies “disruptive sustainable solutions in electronics.” Now in its third year, the challenge […] The post Logitech’s 2025 Future Positive Technology Challenge winners appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for business.
- Canadian lithium resource company, E3 Lithium, has announced the successful production of battery grade lithium carbonate, and launched phase 1 of a demonstration facility. Producing battery grade lithium carbonate, the […] The post E3 Lithium achieves battery-grade lithium carbonate production appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for business.
- As more companies in Asia Pacific adopt artificial intelligence to boost their operations, the pressure on data centres is growing fast. Traditional facilities, built for earlier generations of computing, are […] The post AI growth drives sustainability shift in Asia Pacific data centres appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for […]
- The intensive capital investment required to reach net zero in the UK requires contributions from both the public and private sectors, a report claims. The balance between supply-side financial support […] The post Demand-side options for businesses targeting net zero appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for business.
- Autel Energy, a provider of EV charging products, has introduced a high-powered charging system in the MaxiCharger DT1000 Series, which incorporates Phoenix Contact’s 1,000A liquid-cooled CCS Type 2 cable and […] The post Autel integrates liquid-cooled cables and connectors into MaxiChargers appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for business.
- Laos has begun exporting power from a new wind turbine generation facility to neighbouring Vietnam, despite the country struggling to supply its own population. The Monsoon Wind Power Company has […] The post Lao wind farm comes online for the electricity export market appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for […]
- Hong Kong is growing as a green finance hub, with US$34 billion in debt issued, 200+ ESG funds approved, and plans to expand its taxonomy to transition projects. Hong Kong […] The post Hong Kong strengthens role in green and transition finance appeared first on Sustainability News: The latest news, insights and analysis for business.