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This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

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🗞️ Driving the news: Abu Dhabi is leveraging its wealth to support climate tech startups through its Hub71 ecosystem, aiming to develop solutions for decarbonization
• The UAE has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, fostering a growing focus on renewable energy and carbon reduction technologies

🔭 The context: While oil still constitutes 46% of Abu Dhabi's economy, the UAE is investing heavily in renewable projects and tech startups
• Hub71's recent initiatives include supporting startups with solutions for emissions reduction, such as real-time monitoring systems for oil and gas plants and green hydrogen production technologies

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Abu Dhabi's investment in climate tech could help reduce global carbon emissions, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry and transport
• This move reflects a broader trend of oil-rich regions seeking to diversify their economies and contribute to global climate goals

⏭️ What's next: Hub71 plans to expand its program, potentially increasing the number of startups focused on sustainability
• The UAE aims to become a major producer of low-carbon hydrogen, leveraging renewable energy and carbon capture technologies

💬 One quote: "The climate agenda is very important to the leadership of the UAE. So we identified it to be a priority sector which we want to enable." — Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71

📈 One stat: Hub71 currently hosts over 220 startups, with approximately 20 focused on sustainability and climate technology

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