UAE's Alterra targets Italian solar as part of $250B green finance drive The Emirati private investment fund aims to mobilize $250 billion through partnerships in global climate finance annually. United Arab Emirates
Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Syria
On fifth Greece visit, Egypt’s Sisi and Mitsotakis advance energy projects: What to know The new partnership agreement appears to further cement the two nations' growing ties even as migration challenges persist. Egypt
Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
Exclusive Saudi finance minister hints kingdom could meet 2030 renewables target early By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Exclusive Global renewables surge forward despite Trump’s climate reversals, says IRENA chief By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Interview IEA calls COP28 'big opportunity' to slash methane emissions In an interview with Al-Monitor, the International Energy Agency's chief energy economist, Tim Gould, said the climate summit should focus on methane as well as climate finance for the developing world. Tim Gould Chief Energy Economist of the International Energy Agency
Business & Tech Briefing: Dubai gears up for COP28 By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
UAE’s Masdar opens world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of COP28 The Al Dhafra solar plant spans more than 12 square miles of desert. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Inside ADNOC's and Carbon Clean's plan to capture CO2 on mass scale The British company's new project with the UAE energy major is hoping to address those skeptical about the cost, efficacy and viability of carbon dioxide capture as a climate solution. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Saudi Arabia’s PIF in talks to inject $250M into Chinese car maker The kingdom is looking to develop its electric vehicle market as its economy diversifies away from oil. Saudi Arabia
COP28 host UAE, EU and US call for agreement to triple renewables by 2030 Barbados, Chile, Kenya, Micronesia, the International Energy Agency and the International Renewable Energy Agency also support the move. United Arab Emirates
Gaza war could double oil prices, threaten global food security Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank compared the situation to the 1973 Arab oil embargo in its latest Commodities Market Outlook. Israel
Morocco-UK Xlinks undersea power cable to generate 'real value': Octopus Energy Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson said that it would help Morocco fight climate change. Morocco
COP28 could allow oil industry to form coalition to cut emissions: TotalEnergies TotalEnergies CEO and chairman Patrick Pouyanne said that national oil companies as well as public and private ones must join the group. United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia set to begin Middle East’s first hydrogen train trials Saudi Arabian Railways, in partnership with French manufacturer Alstom, will begin to operate the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train in Riyadh later this month. Saudi Arabia
Italy's FM in Saudi Arabia to talk energy partnerships, investments as ties grow The far-right government of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has worked to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia
