Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is accelerating its clean energy and sustainability initiatives as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, improve resource efficiency and support the UAE’s climate ambitions. Marking World Environment Day 2026, held under the
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Photo Credit : AFP Saudi Aramco is transferring its equity stakes in the PRefChem refining and petrochemical venture to Petronas, paving the way for the Malaysian energy giant to take full ownership of the integrated downstream business in Johor, Malaysia. The two companies confirmed on Monday that they had signed an agreement covering the transfer […]
Image Credit: WAM UAE — May 2026 — Abu Dhabi-based international energy company Mubadala Energy has announced that Caturus LLC has reached a Final Investment Decision for the Commonwealth LNG project, including the successful financial close of the $9.75 billion initiative to build a liquefied natural gas export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, with an export
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The UAE has concluded high-level talks with the Netherlands aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across energy, water sustainability, and climate resilience, as both nations prepare for the UN Water Conference 2026. According to the Emirates News Agency, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, […]
In the United Arab Emirates, the UAE is actively working to promote and utilise clean energy, with developers shaping the UAE market through strong incentives to buy electric cars and support a wider push under clean energy initiatives; this helps the country establish itself as a leading regional and global player in electric vehicle technology […]
Photo Credit : WAM Mubadala Investment Company has announced the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Power Factors, a leading provider of renewable energy management software, alongside existing investor Vista Equity Partners. The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor said the move supports its long-term commitment to renewable energy and digital infrastructure,
Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in intellectual property (IP) protection and patent development within the UAE’s nuclear energy sector. The agreement was signed during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum in the […]
Photo Credit : WAM The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the activation of Green Certificates for factories under the National Green Certificates Programme during the Make it in the Emirates 2026, marking a major step in the UAE’s push toward sustainable industrial development and low-emission manufacturing. The programme establishes a national framework
Photo Credit : WAM Mubadala Investment Company and Tubacex Group have officially launched their joint venture, TBX Nexxia, marking the start of operations at a new advanced manufacturing platform in Abu Dhabi focused on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG). The announcement was made during Make it in the Emirates 2026, highlighting the UAE’s continued push […]
Photo Credit: OAPEC Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has formally withdrawn from the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, the intergovernmental body announced on Sunday, effective May 1, 2026. The exit, confirmed in a statement by OAPEC’s Secretary-General, follows the UAE’s departure from the OPEC Secretariat earlier this week, signaling
Dubai, UAE — April 2026 — The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. According to the Emirates News Agency, the move aligns with the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision, as well as the evolution of […]
Photo Credit : WAM NMDC Energy has reported a solid start to 2026, delivering strong financial results for the first quarter while maintaining steady operations across all projects despite a complex regional environment. The company recorded revenues of AED5 billion in Q1 2026, marking a 33 percent increase compared to the same period last year. […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Investment has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Jereh Group to develop an integrated clean energy and industrial platform, reinforcing the country’s push to lead in next-generation energy and advanced manufacturing. The agreement, signed by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment,
Photo Credit : Gulf News The UAE has announced new fuel prices for April 2026, with motorists set to pay significantly higher rates starting Tuesday, April 1. According to the UAE Fuel Price Committee, Super 98 petrol will increase to Dh3.39 per litre, up from Dh2.59 in March. Special 95 petrol will rise to Dh3.28 […]
Photo Credit : AFP Global financial markets came under pressure on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp movements in oil prices and investor sentiment, with growing fears of wider geopolitical involvement. Oil prices climbed significantly, with Brent crude rising more than three percent to nearly $109 a barrel, while US benchmark […]
Photo Credit : Reuters Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austria’s OMV have taken another step toward establishing Borouge Group International AG, signing a new agreement linked to the Borouge 4 production complex aimed at boosting earnings and operational efficiency. The companies confirmed that the planned merger of Borouge Plc and Borealis AG, alongside […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — Gulf Cooperation Council countries are strengthening their foothold as a dominant force in global energy markets, leveraging vast natural resources, cutting-edge infrastructure, and decades of sector expertise to navigate a changing economic landscape. New data released by the GCC Statistical Centre revealed that this also
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — Major state-linked entities across the UAE have moved to reassure markets and the public, confirming that critical infrastructure and trade operations remain fully functional despite recent regional developments. In a coordinated series of announcements on Wednesday and carried by the Emirates News Agency, energy giant TAQA, […]
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — February 2026 — Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-based international energy company, has successfully completed the acquisition of a 15 percent participating interest in the Nargis Offshore Area concession from Eni, further expanding its footprint in Egypt’s vital East Mediterranean energy sector. According to the Emirates News Agency, the
Photo: Credit: AURAK A breakthrough solar-powered system capable of generating electricity, green hydrogen and freshwater at the same time has been unveiled by researchers at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), marking a significant step toward integrated clean energy solutions in the region. The innovation was presented by Dr. Uday Kumar Nutakki, Associate





























