Go Green

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA” or the “Group”), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in GS Inima, a global leader in water treatment and water desalination, from GS Engineering & Construction. The transaction, valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion, will bring GS Inima fully into TAQA’s ownership and significantly accelerate the Group’s international water growth strategy.

The Gulf is famous for headline-grabbing hotels — and it’s getting serious about sustainability. If you travel vegan or simply want a lighter footprint, you’ll now find a growing set of properties that pair plant-forward menus with low-impact operations: zero-waste kitchens, non-toxic/cruelty-free amenities, efficient buildings powered by renewables, and local supply chains backed by credible certifications. In the UAE, municipal and national frameworks (e.g., Dubai’s Sustainable Tourism program and Abu Dhabi’s Estidama Pearl ratings) sit alongside global standards like Green Key, EarthCheck, GSTC, and LEED — making progress more transparent than ever.

ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC),produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), issued by Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC.

e&, global technology group and founding member of the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, joins forces with the region's top telecom operators to launch the first GCC Sustainability Hackathon, a high-intensity challenge designed to uncover the next wave of green technology breakthroughs and rethink how regional networks are built, powered, and maintained.

ADNEC Group has been officially recognised with the ‘Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability’s Seal’ for its tangible, data-backed achievements in environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation. The award was granted following a national open call to UAE-based organisations demonstrating measurable, creative, and community-driven sustainability efforts aligned with the goals of the Year of Sustainability 2024.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, has released its 12thAnnual Sustainability Report which highlights how the company strengthened its position as a global clean energy leader last year, delivering record portfolio capacity growth and increasing its global footprint through major acquisitions in Europe and the United States.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today published its 2024 Green Finance Report, outlining the renewable energy projects financed by Masdar’s green bond issuances and impacts achieved.

Desert Group, a leading integrated landscape and green infrastructure company with nearly four decades of experience transforming arid environments into vibrant, sustainable spaces, is set to showcase its latest innovations at Myplant & Garden ME 2025 at Expo. The company, known for its holistic approach to landscaping and green infrastructure, will join the Myplant & Garden ME in highlighting the future of sustainable urban development.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has welcomed the appointment of Dr. Madeleine Orr as Visiting Professor at the FIA University.

Against the backdrop of growing recognition across the Middle East of the vital role ecologically-conscious construction plays in safeguarding infrastructure, AESG has announced the appointment of Adrian Hudson to its expanding Environment team. The hire underscores AESG’s ambition to lead the market in ecological and biodiversityconsultancy, at a time when worsening climate extremes, rapid urbanisation, and large-scale construction projects present an urgent need for integrated, ecologically-sound planning.