Heads up, green warriors! On January 15, 2026, the three-day Future Energy World Summit wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, UAE, drawing over 50,000 visitors. The Gulf region is racing to flip its energy script, swapping oil-heavy days for a sun-and-wind powered future 🌞💨.
Saudi Arabia is on track to hit a 50/50 split between natural gas and renewables by 2030, while the UAE is doubling down on its Net Zero 2050 plan. Oman isn’t far behind, carving out a niche as a global renewables hub in line with its 2040 Vision.
In Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is gearing up to smash milestones. By 2030, it’ll exceed 8,000 MW of solar power—enough to cut 8.5 million tonnes of carbon every year and boost Dubai’s clean energy mix to 36% 🌱, says Ali Al Khayat, senior engineer at the park.
"We’re not just talking climate goals," notes Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency. He stresses the Gulf’s push for net zero by mid-century and highlights global partnerships—including with China—for localizing the full supply chain, from raw materials to finished tech.
By diversifying beyond oil and gas, the Gulf is redrawing the global energy map. Wind and sun are fast becoming fuels of the future, and the region’s proactive approach is sending ripples worldwide 🌍.
Ready to ride the green energy wave? Follow along for the latest on how the Gulf—and beyond—is supercharging the transition to a cleaner, more resilient world.
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