Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will host the 27th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) from 30th September to 2nd October at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders,has launched Beyond Borders, an international program that takes sustainability learning beyond the classroom to deliver real-world impact. The inaugural edition brought 10young changemakers together in Malaysia for five days of workshops, field engagement, and digital storytelling.
Tadweer Group, a leader in unlocking the value of waste, today officially launched Tadweer Collection (Tajmee’e), a bold new company designed to revolutionise waste collection across the Emirate. Tajmee’e marks a critical milestone in Tadweer Group’s journey to building a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Abu Dhabi, aligning with national environmental goals and the UAE’s circular economy vision.
BEEAH, the region’s leading sustainability and innovation pioneer, has launched the latest edition of the Future Pioneers Award (FPA), reaffirming its mission to recognize groundbreaking ideas and reward sustainability innovators from around the world. The initiative aims to financially incentivize nascent innovations that hold the potential to transform communities and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), the 17th edition of AgraME (Agra Middle East) is set to transform the agricultural landscape of the Middle East covering Crop & Horticulture, Livestock & Aquaculture, Agri-Tech, Smart & Sustainable Farming, and Water Management. The globally renowned event in the agriculture industry is scheduled to begin on October 6-7, 2025, in Halls 3 & 4 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Al-Futtaim BYD UAE, the official distributor of BYD, a global technology leader and the world's pioneer in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), today announced the launch of the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Pickup in the UAE – the first of its kind in the region. This groundbreaking vehicle marks BYD's entry into the UAE's pickup segment, setting a new benchmark for performance, advanced hybrid technology, and sustainable adventure.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, is set to participate as a strategic sponsor in the 27th edition of Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2025) after completing its technical preparations. The event is organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. WETEX 2025 will take place from September 30 to October 2, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will celebrate 12 consecutive years of participation at WETEX (Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition), reaffirming Italy’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainability. Taking place from 30 September to 2 October 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, ITA will host a dedicated Italian Pavilion spanning 600 square metres and featuring 49 exhibitors - including start-ups and innovators in clean energy, water, and environmental technologies. This represents an 11% increase from 2024’s 44 participants, highlighting Italy’s growing role in the UAE’s clean energy ecosystem.
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in cooperation with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hosted the inaugural Nature Guardians Majlis in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 80th edition of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).Introducing the Emirati majlis model to a global audience and to the heart of multilateral diplomacy the Nature Guardians Majlis featured a high-level gathering designed to foster open dialogue and collaborative action in the lead-up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) – a global platformco-founded in 2015 by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize– has officially opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program, dedicated to empowering the next generation of female sustainability leaders.