This partnership comes at a time when, according to Strategy& (part of the PWC Network) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are targeting green investments and economic transformations in the trillion-dollar range.
“Partnering with Masdar City, a global leader in sustainable urban development, is a major milestone for Beam Global as we expand our footprint in the Middle East” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global. “Our sustainable mobility, energy storage and smart city solutions are engineered to deploy rapidly without grid constraints, making them a perfect fit for Masdar City’s vision of a clean, resilient, and zero-carbon future while prioritising sustainability in urban infrastructure and transportation.”
As part of this collaboration, Beam Middle East will introduce and supply advanced energy systems for potential application within the ecosystem, including off‑grid EV charging infrastructure, solar‑integrated e‑bike solutions, and other clean‑energy mobility technologies designed to reduce emissions and expand access to sustainable transportation. These solutions align directly with the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in renewable energy and climate‑positive development.
These technologies fit naturally into the smart mobility ecosystem fostered by Masdar City Free Zone, particularly within the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster. Established at Masdar City to position Abu Dhabi as a leading hub for advanced transportation, the SAVI cluster provides a progressive regulatory framework and green infrastructure designed to accelerate the evaluation and commercialization of smart transit solutions. Operating within this environment, the Free Zone empowers licensed partners like Beam Middle East to explore how off-grid energy and e-mobility systems can support cleaner, more resilient urban infrastructure.
“For nearly two decades, Masdar City has served as a global benchmark and proven enabler for sustainable urban innovation” added Dr. Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director of Masdar City. “Integrating Beam Global into our Free Zone ecosystem creates a valuable opportunity to explore next-generation mobility and off-grid energy technologies. In alignment with national goals for resilient, high-performance infrastructure, we look forward to evaluating how these innovative solutions can contribute to cleaner, smarter urban environments across the UAE and beyond.”
This agreement comes at a time of accelerated climate action across the UAE and the wider region, with countries advancing their commitments under the Paris Agreement and working towards long-term net-zero targets.
The UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategy provides a framework for decarbonisation across key sectors including power, industry, transport and buildings, creating further opportunities for innovative private-sector solutions.
Together, Beam Middle East and Masdar City Free Zone reaffirm their dedication to supporting the UAE’s sustainability agenda and exploring new opportunities fora cleaner, smarter, and more energy‑efficient future for generations to come.
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