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Masdar City and DANA Sign MoU to develop beta site for innovative agritech pilot projects and testing in the UAE
Masdar City, the regional home of technology innovation and R&D in Abu Dhabi, and DANA, the Abu Dhabi-based venture builder and investment platform, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance food security at the national level, contribute to agritech sustainability, and support the UAE in meeting key objectives in line with the National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Published on: 07 JUN 2022
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Opens Submissions for 2013 Edition
The Prize will invite entries from companies, individuals, organizations and high schools prior to the deadline to submit – July 16, 2012, for a chance to win part of the US$4 million prize fund. The scope of the Prize has also been broadened to include five distinct categories: Large Corporations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Lifetime Achievement, and the newly instituted Global High School Prize.
Published on: 03 MAR 2012
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Renewable energy capacity increased the most this century in 2020, says IEA
Renewable energy capacity rose 45 percent last year – the biggest increase this century, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest market update.
Published on: 25 MAY 2021
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Masdar Institute Sets Up iSmart to Design and Develop Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced the launch of the Institute Center for Smart and Sustainable Systems (iSmart), a center that applies state-of-the-art analyses in the design and development of sustainable infrastructure systems to interface between technology and society.
Published on: 18 MAR 2014
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Gender parity must start at school
The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening gender parity issues, and that could lead to bigger problems for countries trying to rebuild their economies in the wake of the crisis, writes Dr Lamya Nawaf Fawwaz, Executive Director for Brand & Strategic Initiatives at Masdar
Published on: 31 AUG 2020
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Masdar signs agreement to explore export of renewable energy from Indonesia to Singapore
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Tuas Power, France’s EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of renewable energy within Indonesia for export to Singapore.
Published on: 18 JAN 2022
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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 to play leading role in CERAWeek 2022
Senior Masdar executives are taking part in CERAWeek 2022, in Houston, Texas next week, as the world’s leading energy conference returns as a physical event for the first time in three years. Masdar is also supporting CERAWeek 2022 as Power Innovator Partner.
Published on: 04 MAR 2022
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Masdar signs agreement with TANESCO to support Tanzania’s clean energy objectives
Masdar has signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO) to develop renewable energy projects in the East African nation.
Published on: 28 FEB 2022
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HE Suhail Al Mazrouei predicts a dominant role for renewables in the future
The seventh edition of Masdar Live saw His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, share his insights about the current fossil fuel economy and his hopes for the energy economy of the future.
Published on: 30 AUG 2020
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Masdar discusses the importance of green construction for a sustainable future during webinar hosted by TENDERD
Masdar has participated in a webinar focussed on the importance of green construction practices in contributing toward a more sustainable future. Hosted by TENDERD, a technology start-up from Silicon Valley based in Dubai, the webinar was led by speakers H.E. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates, Mr. Abdulla Balalaa, Acting Executive Director, Sustainable Real State at Masdar City, and Mr. Arjun Mohan, Founder and CEO at TENDERD.
Published on: 11 NOV 2020
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Masdar leads initiative to support development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it is joining forces with Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Siemens Energy, and Marubeni Corporation in an initiative designed to support the development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy.
Published on: 18 JAN 2021
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Masdar supports MEA Energy Week to advance energy transformation agenda
Masdar is a key partner for Siemens Energy’s MEA Energy Week virtual conference, designed to drive forward the sustainability and decarbonization agenda at a defining moment in the energy industry.
Published on: 07 OCT 2020
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Youth 4 Sustainability workshop explores the power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence will provide job opportunities and help people rather than compete with them, participants of a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) workshop heard last week. The workshop, hosted by Y4S, one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives, explored the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how the UAE is applying the technology and applications of AI in future employment.
Published on: 20 SEP 2020
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Masdar launches new sustainable city report
Masdar, in collaboration with The National newspaper, has released a new report, titled People and spaces: the role of urban green spaces in cultivating innovation, sustainability and health and well-being in Arab cities.
Published on: 24 FEB 2020
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Retrofitting existing buildings: a crucial step to net zero
A report by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) last year highlighted that drastic and far reaching action is necessary to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius – a threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Published on: 25 SEP 2019
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Ecothon Plus competition winners announced at the World Energy Congress
Masdar has awarded the winners of the Ecothon Plus competition at the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. The competition was held as part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders programme. In collaboration with the UAE Emirates Red Crescent, the Ecothon aimed to provide energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp in Marajeeb Al Fhood, Jordan. The camp is operated by Emirates Red Crescent Society and provides humanitarian aid to over 4,000 refugees.
Published on: 13 SEP 2019
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Masdar wraps up successful week at WETEX 2019
As a strategic sponsor of WETEX 2019, Masdar was honoured to play a key role in one of the region’s largest sustainability and technology exhibitions this year.
Published on: 24 OCT 2019
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She means business: WISER Pioneers Workshop
WiSER is a platform that aims to mentor, empower and inspire women to be catalysts of change, industry leaders and drivers of commercial solutions.
Published on: 28 OCT 2019
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Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund acquire two wind farms in Poland
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland.
Published on: 22 DEC 2020
