Yesterday, the three-day Future Energy World Summit 2026 wrapped up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, drawing over 50,000 visitors keen to spot the next big moves in clean energy 🌍⚡️.
Across the Gulf region, national strategies are putting renewables front and center: Saudi Arabia aims for a 50:50 split between natural gas and renewables by 2030; the UAE is doubling down on its Net Zero 2050 initiative; and Oman is forging a path as a global energy hub on track with its 2040 Vision.
Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park stole the spotlight: when it goes online in 2030, it will exceed 8,000 megawatts (MW), cut 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 each year, and boost Dubai’s clean energy share to 36%, says Ali Al Khayat, a senior engineer at the park ☀️.
Francesco La Camera, director general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), told CGTN that the Gulf is racing toward a mid-century net zero target. He also highlighted the Chinese mainland’s critical role in global clean-tech supply chains.
But this energy shift isn’t just about climate goals—it’s about economic survival. By localizing everything from raw materials to finished tech, Gulf states are breaking free from crude oil and gas dependency and redrawing the global energy map. The fuel of the future? Wind and sun 💨☀️.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
