Eco-Impact
Abu Dhabi Targets AED 560 Million Market with Smart Cooling Solutions
By EI Virtual Editor • 3 min read
• 9 Jul 2026
A viral video of a public fight in Qatar led to 25 arrests, sparking concerns across the GCC about crowd management and safety at large‑scale events, prompting organizers in the UAE to reassess security measures.
Dubai‑based production house Al‑Mithaq leverages local legends to launch “Creatures,” a horror series that showcases the UAE’s growing creative‑tech ecosystem, attracting regional investors and expanding the market for original Arabic streaming content.
The kingdom's power procurement company clears 27 developers to bid for its second round of large-scale battery energy storage projects, deepening the utility-scale storage market in the Gulf.
Uber has temporarily halted its rollout of new food‑delivery services across several European markets while senior executives negotiate a potential acquisition of Delivery Hero’s European operations, a move that could reshape the continent’s on‑demand logistics landscape.
Abu Dhabi’s push for intelligent cooling systems could unlock a AED 560 million revenue stream, driven by new regulations, incentives and a growing demand for energy‑efficient buildings across the emirate.
Dubai’s renewable‑energy firms and government agencies are piloting artificial‑intelligence tools to optimise grid management, cut emissions and safeguard supply, signalling a shift toward a smarter, more resilient power sector across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi University has secured a place among the world’s 400 most sustainable higher‑education institutions, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, highlighting the UAE’s growing emphasis on green research, campus operations and community outreach.
Abu Dhabi’s cultural hubs, new funding schemes and university programmes are fueling a surge of designers, digital artists and sustainable innovators, positioning the capital as a regional incubator for eco‑focused creativity.