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UAE celebrates European energy and industrial partnership at Munich Security Conference
The UAE Embassy in Berlin, ADNOC, XRG, Masdar, and the Germany-UAE Business Council last night celebrated the UAE-European energy and industrial partnership at a reception on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Published on: 14 FEB 2026
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For Antarctica: How do you make solar panels in Antarctica a ground reality?
While it is the coldest place on earth, Antarctica is also the world’s largest desert, almost twice the size of the Sahara.
Published on: 15 JUL 2021
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Masdar Green REIT signs green financing commitment with First Abu Dhabi Bank for growth of its portfolio
Masdar City, Masdar’s pioneering sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, through its Masdar Green Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has signed a financing commitment in the amount of USD$200,000,000, with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relating to financing of the REIT portfolio to facilitate further acquisitions and portfolio growth. FAB will act as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, green loan coordinator, agent, security agent and account bank for this transaction.
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Masdar City at the heart of UAE efforts to confront COVID-19
Since the first COVID-19 cases were reported in Abu Dhabi in late January, Masdar City, the low-carbon, sustainable community built around renewable energy champion Masdar has taken on a new role – supporting the UAE’s response to the pandemic.
Published on: 04 JUN 2020
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Solar Impulse 2 arrives in Egypt before homeward journey to Abu Dhabi
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the solar-powered plane attempting to become the first aircraft in the world to circumnavigate the globe without using a drop of fossil fuel, took another step towards its epic goal when it touched down in Egypt at 7:10 Egypt time today. The plane was received at Cairo International Airport by Egypt Minister of Civil Aviation H.E. Sherif Fathy and UAE Ambassador to Egypt H.E. Juma Mubarak Al Junaibi.
Published on: 12 JUL 2016
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Abu Dhabi rolls out the red carpet as Solar Impulse 2 enters final straight
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the solar-powered plane attempting to become the first aircraft in the world to circumnavigate the Earth without using a drop of fossil fuel, will complete its epic journey in the early hours of Tuesday morning, returning to the city where its adventure began in March last year.
Published on: 02 AUG 2016
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Solar Impulse 2 returns to Abu Dhabi after historic round the world flight
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, HE Doris Leuthard, Vice President of the Swiss Confederation, and HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar, welcome pilots back to UAE
Published on: 02 AUG 2016
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Abu Dhabi Prepares for the Arrival of Solar Impulse 2
Solar Impulse representatives have arrived in Abu Dhabi to meet with local authorities in beginning preparation for the plane’s arrival in January. With the historic flight scheduled to take off from Abu Dhabi next March, pilots of the Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) will conduct test flights and perform fine-tuning exercises this January, in preparation for the five month journey. The plane, and its two co-founders, will attempt to fly around the world – without a drop of fuel – only using the power of the sun.
Published on: 24 OCT 2014
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Solar Impulse 2 Arrives in Abu Dhabi
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the world’s first solar-powered plane able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, arrived in Abu Dhabi by cargo plane from Switzerland. Si2’s crew of 80 technicians, engineers and a communications team will spend the next week re-assembling the giant plane and readying it for public display this month at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in advance of its March take-off on its round-the-world flight.
Published on: 10 JAN 2015
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Masdar Announces Fifth Annual ‘Engage’ Social Media Contest Winner
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced the winner of its fifth annual Engage Social Media Contest. This year’s contest received 130 entries, a record level of participation in the five years of this competition, with submissions coming from 45 nations across six continents. For the first time, the contest welcomed submissions in formats other than blogging posts, which led to entries that included videos, slideshows and Tumblr updates.
Published on: 11 JAN 2017
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Solar Impulse 2 Makes History; Arrives Safely in Hawaii to Complete Record-Breaking Flight
Solar Impulse 2, the revolutionary solar-powered aircraft able to fly day and night without a drop of fuel, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday at 19:57 UAE time after crossing the Pacific Ocean. The 118 hour 8,261km flight from Nagoya, Japan to Honolulu made history, as it was a feat that had never been accomplished in the world of aviation.
Published on: 04 JUL 2015
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Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to lead UAE Delegation to the 7th World Water Forum in South Korea
Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will lead a delegation of prominent UAE government and private sector representatives to the 7th World Water Forum (WWF) in Daegu and Gyeongbuk, South Korea, from April 12-17.
Published on: 06 APR 2015
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Ambassador Highlights Colombia’s Large Untapped Hydro and Wind Power Potential
Colombia has large untapped hydro and wind power potential that can not only meet its entire energy requirements but also supply sustainable energy to many of its neighbors in South and Central America, according to His Excellency Roberto Vélez, Ambassador of Colombia to the UAE.
Published on: 23 DEC 2013
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Dii MENA Energy Outlook 2026 Report Unveiled During ADSW
Dii Desert Energy unveils MENA Energy Outlook 2026i: Middle East North Africa finally enters the “exponential phase of growth” adding 15 GW of solar PV and wind capacity in just one year; the UAE continues to set global benchmarks, most notably with the start of construction by Masdar in partnership with EWEC of a 5.2 GW solar park coupled with 19 GWh of battery storage to deliver 1GW baseload renewable power; Saudi Arabia breaks global cost records with lowest prices for solar, wind and BESS.
Published on: 19 JAN 2026
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Largest ever Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week concludes with renewed commitment to advance sustainable progress
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 concluded its largest edition with a renewed commitment to accelerate real-world solutions and drive sustainable progress.
Published on: 22 JAN 2026
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Sultan Al Jaber opens ADSW 2026; hails UAE as 'corridor to future'
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of Masdar, opened Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, highlighting the tectonic shift in the world’s economy, driven by AI; the UAE’s leadership in providing energy to power growth; and the country’s radical approach to partnership.
Published on: 13 JAN 2026
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 Concludes with Commitment to Supercharge Sustainable Progress and Deliver New Era of Prosperity
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 concluded with a renewed global commitment to accelerate sustainable development and deliver a new era of prosperity for all.
Published on: 24 JAN 2025
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Youth 4 Sustainability Hub participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Youth 4 Sustainability Hub participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
Published on: 12 JAN 2025
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UAE President attends opening ceremony for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the official opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Published on: 14 JAN 2025
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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber Unveils ‘World First’ 24/7 Renewables Project; Global Megatrends Call for New Path to Socioeconomic Progress
At the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 and the awards ceremony of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Masdar Chairman, called for a new approach to unlock growth, drive sustainable economic progress and unleash unprecedented economic opportunity. At the first major international event of 2025, he noted that the world stands at a pivotal moment for progress driven by the global megatrends of emerging market growth, exponential rise of Artificial Intelligence and transformation of energy systems. Together these trends will require a diversity of energy sources to supercharge sustainable progress.
Published on: 14 JAN 2025
