Go Green

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today announced the return of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum for its landmark tenth annual edition. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group (ADSG), part of EAD, the Forum will take place on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Hotel in Abu Dhabi, with Dolphin Energy Limited and TAQA as lead sponsors.  This milestone edition brings together leaders from across the region under the theme “Redefining Prosperity: How a NaturePositive Economy and Valuing Natural and Social Capitals Shape Sustainable Development.”

The World Heritage Office at the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has strengthened Sharjah's long-term strategy for conserving its historic buildings through a specialised workshop designed to enhance the technical and professional capabilities of engineers, conservation specialists and heritage professionals responsible for restoration work across the emirate.

Ecosystem, not vehicle technology is now decisive in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and is responsible for sharp differences between markets. This is the key finding of Arthur D. Little (ADL)'s 2026 Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX), which shows where ecosystems are ready and where structural gaps hold EVs back. In the United Arab Emirates, GEMRIX 2026 places the country 22nd globally with a score of 53, making it the highest-ranked GCC market in the index. China and Norway have both passed the point where EVs have achieved parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has published The Ocean Economy: Becoming the World’s Fifth-Largest Economy, an outcome paper setting out how stronger financial structures can help scale sustainable ocean solutions and support global growth and resilience.

The AgriTech Forum returns as part of Global Food Week 2026, bringing together agricultural experts, innovators, investors, researchers and policymakers from around the world for a three-day programme focused on emerging agricultural technologies, investment opportunities and the role of research in developing solutions that support sustainable production and food security.

Emrill, a leading integrated facilities management services provider in the UAE, was recognised across six categories at the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA) Awards of Excellence in FM 2026, achieving three wins and three highly commended honours across company and individual categories.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has released its 13th Annual Sustainability Report, showing a 38 percent increase in clean electricity generation from its operating projects in 2025.

OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it will publish reports on unexpected or unauthorised behaviour by its artificial intelligence models, amid growing concern over the challenges of aligning increasingly capable AI systems with intended objectives.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has issued Resolution No. (03) of 2026 on the measurement, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution establishes an integrated framework for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions in the emirate, including a specialised mechanism for the registration and accreditation of verifiers in line with clear requirements and standards.

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, today marked Zero Emissions Day by outlining its long-term outlook for a larger, cleaner and more efficient water and power system, building on the profound progress achieved to date.