The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been granted a new US patent titled, Metal-Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Battery Cell, marking a significant scientific achievement in the field of green batteries and clean energy technologies. This innovative invention introduces a zero-gap flow-type metal-CO2 battery cell, designed to convert carbon dioxide gas into electrical energy and valuable chemical products such as formate and hydrocarbons.
The Strategic Directions Committee (SDC) of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has conducted a midterm site visit to Michigan Technological University to assess the progress of its Cycle 5 awardee project titled “Laboratory and Modeling Studies of Cloud Susceptibility to Hygroscopic Seeding.”
Atlantis Dubai announces the selection of seven local and international conservation and sustainability projects set to receive funding from the Atlantis Atlas Project Contribution [...]
The Al Reef district cooling plant has an installed capacity of 8,005 TR (tons of refrigeration) and a connected capacity of 9,629 TR. It currently serves 46 buildings, over 1,800 residential customers, and around 36 retail units. Emicool officially assumed operational management of the plant in July 2025 and plans to implement efficiency upgrades in line with its Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) business model.
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been recognized among the world’s leading institutions for its sustainability achievements in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AUS was ranked second (tied) globally in Curriculum and sixth (tied) globally in Research, the highest positions earned by a university in the Middle East.
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi's pioneering sustainable urban community and thriving Free Zone has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its position as a "green print" for cities worldwide and a global reference point for sustainable urban development. Aligned with the UAE's ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, Masdar City's integrated ecosystem combining world-class sustainable infrastructure, a thriving Free Zone, and a diverse community of innovators. Masdar City continues to attract global businesses and entrepreneurs, driving the transition to a low-carbon and knowledge-based economy.
BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles (NEV) and innovative technologies, continues to reinforce its commitment to shaping the future of transportation through its groundbreaking portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and intelligent mobility solutions, as revealed yesterday during the brand’s Super Hybrid Tech Day – the first event of its kind to be held in the UAE.
A vacuum sewer system is an innovative and eco-friendly way to collect and treat wastewater. [...]