Go Green

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that “Dubai represents a unique model where sustainability has been transformed from a strategic goal into a way of life and an everyday theme touching all aspects of society.” This approach scripts outstanding success stories that continually add to Dubai’s record as a creative and inspiring city redefining resource conservation, efficient use of energy, and accelerating the transition toward renewable energy sources.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has opened registration for the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which will take place from 20th to 22nd October 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Concluding the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Masdar City announced that its M19 A&B Office Buildings have achieved a 5 Pearl Estidama rating, marking the first commercial office development in the United Arab Emirates and setting a new regional benchmark for sustainable commercial development. The milestone further reinforces Masdar City's position as a global green-print for sustainable urban development and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, reaffirmed its pivotal role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure through the expansion of its plants and networks across keylocations. These efforts support the transition toward greater energy efficiency and reducing pressure on electricity networks, in line with the city’s rapid urban and population growth.

Sony Middle East and Africa (Sony MEA) has successfully completed its Solar Power Energy Project with a project capacity of 391.2 kWp, at its regional headquarters located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), Dubai, marking a significant step in advancing its sustainability agenda and reinforcing its long-standing presence in the United Arab Emirates. 

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its office in Dubai Outsource City, achieving the Gold rating. This milestone reflects the Authority’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in the workplace.

Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, today announced a US$325 million investment in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3, which, once completed, will be the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, located off the Norfolk coast in the United Kingdom.

AWR Trading, part of AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group), has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Blaupunkt, the German provider of AC and DC electric vehicle charging solutions, to support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the UAE.

Abu Dhabi will host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit 2026, accompanying the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026). The summit is organised by the Ministry of Interior and Rabdan Academy, in collaboration with ADNEC Group, and will take place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

DUBAL Holding LLC, the Dubai Government’s investment arm in commodities and industrial sectors, has announced that the Sohar Titanium project in Oman has reached 90 per cent completion, marking its transition into the final development phase.