Go Green

Mediterranean olive trees dating back to Ancient Greece and the dawn of Western civilization are heading for Dubai to become the centrepiece of a luxury residential community designed around nature and wellness.

In a qualitative step that redefines the concept of environmental monitoring, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has implemented a pioneering pilot project that relies on artificial intelligence technologies and satellite imagery to monitor and identify random waste dumping sites in the emirate, to raise the efficiency of the waste management system and enhance the effectiveness of environmental monitoring.

EMSTEEL Group (EMSTEEL), one of the region’s largest publicly traded integrated steel and building materials manufacturers, has announced key updates with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) to decarbonise steel production by sourcing clean, nuclear-generated electricity certified under Abu Dhabi’s Clean Energy Certificates Programme (I-REC Standard), managed by Emirates Water & Electricity Company (EWEC).

The World Future Energy Summit 2026, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will address key economic and geopolitical challenges facing the rapidly expanding solar-energy industry.

Throughout 2025, the UAE introduced several high-impact projects in environmental protection and the clean energy transition, reinforcing its position as a global leader in climate solutions.

Mubadala Investment Company has committed circa €300 million to partner with leading growth market sustainable infrastructure investor Actis in Rezolv Energy, a rapidly scaling independent renewable energy platform in Central and Eastern Europe.

The United Arab Emirates continues to advance the new economy as a core pillar of sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, advanced technology and the knowledge economy, contributing to economic diversification and enhanced competitiveness across sectors including artificial intelligence, financial technology, the green economy and advanced industries.

Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group have jointly set a new Guinness World Record for the largest recycled materials mosaic – a sustainability-focused artwork made from recycled plastic bottle caps.

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has launched a new energy efficiency and monitoring project in collaboration with smart building analytics company EPX. The initiative will reduce operational emissions by more than 36,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent over seven years – equal to taking around 6,500 cars off the road for a year – and cut annual energy use by over 13 million kilowatt hours (kWh) across the Group's UAE healthcare network, enough to power a 50-bed hospital for more than a year.

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced the Miral Impact Fund, in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, Abu Dhabi Government’s official channel to receive social contributions. This fund demonstrates Miral’s commitment to delivering measurable social and environmental impact across Abu Dhabi,while representing a significant evolution to its CSR strategy, while reflecting Ma’an’s commitment to supporting CSR initiatives, reinforcing its pivotal role in advancing sustainable social responsibility throughout the community.