Abu Dhabi has announced plans to host its first Water & Power Week in December, that will draw top policymakers, investors, utilities, tech firms and international organisations to discuss water security, infrastructure investment and innovation. The three-day will be held alongside the United Nations Water Conference 2026.
The UAE and Germany have strengthened their strategic economic partnership with a series of agreements spanning energy, industry, renewable power and advanced technology, with the deals potentially enabling more than €5 billion ($5.8 billion) in investment.
With global air passenger traffic expected to top 12 billion by 2030, airports are undergoing an industry-defining transformation, with technological innovations enabling significant improvements across their facilities and helping them meet evolving passenger expectations, a report said ahead of Airport Show 2026.
Adipec 2025 emphasised the urgent need for global financiers and policymakers to accelerate energy investment. With $3.3 trillion projected for 2025, the event aimed to foster strategic partnerships and financial innovation in response to rising energy demand.
Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World, taking place in Dubai later this month, asked eight tech leaders what's next for the industry. Their answers paint a picture of an industry on the cusp of transformation, where AI, data, automation, and personalization converge, while the human touch remains essential.
Speakers at the 6th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Responsible Care Conference emphasised the need for a strong safety culture, investing in people, and embracing digital technologies to drive safer, smarter and more sustainable operations.
While no “one-size-fits-all” solution exists, systemic innovation can transform the future of energy systems, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) finds. The report spotlights 40 innovations, from AI and digital applications to solutions for modernising grids through smarter planning and off-grid solutions, as well as new business models.
