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At the Demo Day, Egypt-based Viridia Tech was awarded the US$100,000 grand prize for their artificial intelligence and data analytics platform, which provides real-time insights and recommendations to help farmers grow crops more efficiently and sustainably and forecast yields accurately.

"I wanted to drive actual tangible impact and transform the way we design and build our cities to positively impact us and the environment."

The renewable energy projects coming online are still not enough to meet our global 2030 targets, or 2050 targets, for that matter. It is time for world leaders to act.

The historic UAE Consensus makes clear, in black and white, that we will not limit global warming unless we transition away from fossil fuels and, crucially, triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Download the report and get a detailed look at Dubai's renewable energy journey.

By shifting the perspective from expense to investment, we can encourage more businesses to take those bold steps towards a sustainable future.

Learn more about global energy use, the role that renewables are playing, and how to think about the different types of renewable energy sources that are coming online, and what are some of the unique characteristics we can attribute to each renewable energy source.

Stay informed on Dubai's renewable energy journey.

Dubai's green future is a story of innovation, commitment, and unparalleled progress, promising a legacy that will influence generations to come.

The Sustainability and Innovation Centre stands as a testament to the UAE's commitment to a sustainable and innovative future.

Dubai's Commitment to Net Zero by 2050 In November 2015, Dubai launched the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.

The success of the energy transition depends on the transformation of the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon sources by the second half of the century, which is why so many nations, companies and institutions have committed to net-zero targets.

From the early foundational years of the United Arab Emirates, the environment has been top of mind for the first leaders of the country.

Investments made in the adoption of mass solar power have resulted in strong R&D and have helped to drive down the global cost of solar power per unit of energy created.

Financing in this space globally climbed 17% and reached a peak in 2023, when global investment in cleantech and energy transition reached US $1.8 trillion.

Dubai is setting out to become a city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050, and heavy investments in renewables are paving the way. The new report is packed with data on Dubai's strategies, initiatives, and mega-projects that are propelling the emirate to a net zero future.

"With ReGen-R8, we aimed to provide a cheaper, cleaner, and capital-free option for accessing clean power."

"The Mega Green Accelerator is now assisting us in structuring and scaling our business, enabling us to build a solid reputation and leverage it effectively."

The BaseTrack team's ultimate goal is to ensure a transition from human-driven trucks to fully automated fleets that can be managed remotely and with reduced CO2 emissions.

"The investment in cleantech needs to accelerate greatly for the energy transition to become a reality."

"Kumulus Water's AWG machines reduce reliance on bottled water, mitigating plastic waste and carbon dioxide emissions along the way."