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Source: ORF Middle East

ORF Middle East Examines SME Role in UAE Net-Zero 2050 Strategy

An analysis by ORF Middle East highlights that SMEs represent 94 to 95 percent of UAE businesses and generate over 60 percent of non-oil GDP. The paper argues that achieving UAE Net-Zero by 2050 requires simplified emissions reporting, lower compliance costs, and enhanced transition finance for smaller firms. Decarbonising SMEs is increasingly vital as major domestic corporations tackle Scope 3 supply-chain emissions.

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Source: 36Kr

Chinese Storage Firms Win 94GWh Orders Led by Massive UAE Contracts

Chinese energy storage suppliers disclosed approximately 94GWh in system orders during the third quarter of 2026, with overseas contracts accounting for 93% of signed volumes. Major Middle East deals drove this surge, including an 11.275GWh contract between BYD and the UAE's Masdar as well as a 7.5GWh deal won by Sungrow in the UAE. The Middle East represented 21.3GWh, or 28.7% of total signed capacity, behind Europe's 31.2GWh.

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