ENERGY DIVERSIFICATION
9 Arab nations target 8 million tons of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030
From 34 in 2021, the number of announced hydrogen projects in the Arab states surged to 127 in 2024, marking a fourfold increase expected to reach 27.5 million tons by 2040.
POLICY INTERVENTION
UAE climate law to curb emissions and boost net-zero ambitions
The new law, effective May 30, 2025, mandates all companies in UAE to report emissions and develop decarbonization plans, with hefty fines imposed for non-compliance.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Oman’s $106 million recycling facility to cut down mining waste
Oman’s first copper mining waste conversion facility brings an initial output of 60 tons of recycled copper in 2025, with plans to scale up to 12,000 tons annually by 2026.
MARINE BIODIVERSITY
Saudi Arabia’s Initiative to advance deep-ocean exploration
Using robotics and AI, OceanQuest will focus on underexplored regions with an aim to accelerate marine research, climate solutions, and capacity building across the Global South.
DECARBONIZATION EFFORTS
Kuwait’s energy giant bags region’s first net-zero energy certification
Kuwait Oil Tanker Company’s Umm Al Aish LPG Filling Plant has received several green accolades including the first Net-Zero Energy Certification, and sustainable operations certification.
CLIMATE FINANCE
Integrated carbon market and national registry system for Article 6
Helping countries meet their NDCs, the integrated platform offers real-time transparency, automated ITMO tracking, and global interoperability for swift access to climate finance.
CLIMATE CREDIBILITY
MENA’s first body to sign APAC MRA for GHG accreditation
The Global Accreditation Bureau (GAB) has become a key enabler in the region for climate accountability and sustainability practices aligned with international standards.
SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORK
New ESG Manual to Drive Sustainable Growth for SMEs
The new ESG guide is set to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices among Qatar’s small and medium businesses, in line with global standards for responsible growth.
Industry Insights
Xi Jinping
President of the People’s Republic of China
Sustainable Development
“Clear waters and green mountains are just as valuable as gold and silver. Green transformation is not only the essential way to address climate change, but also a new engine for economic and social development.”
Sir Keir Rodney Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Climate Action
“They think energy security can wait. They think tackling climate change can wait…Do they think economic growth can wait? Do they think we can win the race for green jobs and investment by going slow? That would serve no one. ”
André Corrêa do Lago
COP30 President
Global Warming
“We can no longer be so concerned about who is right or who is wrong. We need to focus on what we can do now, because the science tells us we have a limited time to act.”
