The 32nd Council meeting of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has opened in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 300 government representatives and delegates to assess progress on the global energy transition and discuss priorities for the years ahead. The meeting, taking
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Photo Credit: WAM The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has joined forces with CCI France UAE to host the UAE-France Energy Forum at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, experts and investors from both countries. Held under the theme “Powering Tomorrow Together,” the forum focused on expanding bilateral energy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 5 October 2026 – Emirates Extrusion (EE), a leading UAE-based manufacturer of high-performance aluminum extrusion profiles and customized architectural and industrial solutions, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufacturing through the implementation of a solar PV system at its Dubai facility marking a significant step in the
Photo Credit : WAM The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible development of peaceful nuclear energy during its participation in the Roadmaps to New Nuclear 2026 Conference in Paris. The UAE delegation was led by Hamad Al Kaabi, Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), and included representatives from […]
Phtoto Credit : WAM The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) has announced further details of the inaugural Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week (ADWPW) – Special Water Edition 2026, scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 December 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE and Mongolia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in renewable energy, green hydrogen and sustainable energy development. The agreement was signed between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Mongolia’s Ministry of Energy. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has secured two honours at the Gulf Green Mobility Forum Awards 2026 in Oman, highlighting the country’s progress in digital government services and transport sector leadership. The event brought together senior officials, industry leaders, experts and representatives from transport sectors across Gulf
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi-based international energy company, has announced a 30.9 percent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions across its operated assets in 2025, as the company continued to prioritize reliable energy supply alongside responsible growth and improved performance on
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure convened the first Executive Technical Roundtable of the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) during Middle East Energy 2026. Held under the theme “Moving Energy Efficiency from Commitments to Action,” the roundtable brought together senior government officials, corporate leaders, technology providers and
Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has grown more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to over 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs. Speaking to […]
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE’s battery energy storage market is expected to reach approximately US$3.25 billion by 2030, driven by rising demand for renewable energy and advanced storage solutions, according to Trinasolar. Jack Chen, Head of Energy Storage for the Middle East and Africa at Trinasolar, said the market is forecast to grow at […]
Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC is continuing to invest in the development of Emirati youth by strengthening their technical, digital and leadership skills, supporting the UAE’s long-term economic growth and the future of the energy sector. The company is advancing its national talent development strategy through several specialised initiatives, including the ADNOC Technical
Photo Credit : WAM The UAE’s renewable energy capacity has increased more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 megawatts in 2015 to more than 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, according to Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency […]
Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, has started commercial operations at its second battery energy storage system project in the United Kingdom, strengthening its role in supporting the country’s energy security and renewable energy transition. The new facility, located in Rochdale, forms part of Masdar’s planned £1 billion […]
Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is advancing major clean energy projects while strengthening environmental protection, resource efficiency and biodiversity conservation across its operations. The authority said sustainability measures are integrated into every stage of its infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and
Egypt and the UAE are seeking to expand cooperation and investment across the electricity and renewable energy sectors, with a focus on solar and wind power, battery storage and electricity grid development. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, discussed potential areas of collaboration during a meeting with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Hamad
Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reported a 9.7 percent increase in net income attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026, supported by stronger contributions from its transmission and generation businesses. Net income reached AED4.1 billion during the six months ended June 30, compared with AED3.7 billion in the […]
Photo Credit ” WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has detailed its key regulatory achievements in nuclear safety, security, radiation protection and non-proliferation in its 2025 Annual Report. The report outlines FANR’s activities during the year, including regulatory inspections, emergency preparedness exercises, research projects and
Saudi Arabia’s operational renewable energy capacity increased by 88% year-on-year to 12,313 megawatts by the end of 2025, supported by the commissioning of five new solar projects. According to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 report issued by the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom had 15 operational renewable energy projects at the end of the […]
Photo Credit : WAM Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, supporting electricity generation at the Kirkuk Taza power station. Under an agreement signed with the ministry in December, the companies will supply 100 million […]





























