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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

  • Masdar acquires 40% stake in Australian waste-to-energy facility

    Masdar has made its first investment in Australia after acquiring a 40 per cent stake in the country’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. Masdar made the announcement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.

    Published on: 13 JAN 2020

  • 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

  • 2020 marks start of ‘decade of action’ UAE and international policymakers declare ahead of ADSW 2020

    2020 should be the start of a ‘decade of action’ to enable the world to work together to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, UAE ministers and senior business leaders declared today ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

    Published on: 06 JAN 2020

  • UAE announces new development and funding agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund

    The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.

    Published on: 16 JAN 2020

  • UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages

    Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now live safer, healthier lives following the deployment of new water purifying technology as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, 20by2020.

    Published on: 26 OCT 2020

  • Masdar acquires 40% stake in Australian waste-to-energy facility

    Masdar has made its first investment in Australia after acquiring a 40 per cent stake in the country’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. Masdar made the announcement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.

    Published on: 14 JAN 2020

  • Masdar acquires stake in Hero Future Energies of India

    Masdar has developed renewable energy projects in more than 25 countries, including major utility-scale projects and those that improve energy access in rural communities and least developed countries.

    Published on: 11 NOV 2019

  • Effective policymaking and government support will boost US renewables market, says Masdar CEO

    Policymakers at federal and state level can boost the US renewables market by creating opportunities for investors, Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said at a virtual event this month.

    Published on: 22 NOV 2020

  • Masdar City and ekar announce strategic partnership to bring first Tesla car-share operation to the Middle East

    UAE-founded ekar has announced a strategic partnership with Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to bring electric vehicle car-sharing to the Middle East by introducing five Tesla models S and X into its fleet. The vehicles are now available to hire from Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.

    Published on: 20 OCT 2019

  • Masdar City welcomes world’s first AI university

    The world’s first university for artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.

    Published on: 17 OCT 2019

  • ECI collaborates with Masdar to increase UAE's renewable energy infrastructure development

    Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, has signed an agreement with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to work on initiatives aimed at supporting investment in renewable projects that will contribute to reducing carbon emissions.

    Published on: 21 JAN 2021

  • Masdar-led consortium inaugurates largest utility-scale wind farm in Western Balkans

    A consortium led by Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has today inaugurated Čibuk 1, the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia and the Western Balkans.

    Published on: 11 OCT 2019

  • HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Inaugurates 800MW Third Phase of Solar Park

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s, DEWA’s, Innovation Centre and the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. With a planned total capacity of 5,000MW by 2030, the Park features an investment of AED50 billion.

    Published on: 24 NOV 2020

  • 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

  • Global Thought Leaders to Address How Innovation Can Accelerate Sustainable Development

    Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will bring together leading global experts – from academia, industry and government – to address how promoting innovation and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate solutions that tackle energy and water security, climate risk and sustainable development.

    Published on: 12 JAN 2015

  • GE Unveils Ecomagination Center in Masdar City

    GE today unveiled its ecomagination Center in Masdar City to develop innovative solutions for driving sustainable growth. Masdar City, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE is one of the world’s most sustainable cities and is on a mission to discover a “greenprint” for how cities can accommodate for denser populations, while reducing energy, water and waste.

    Published on: 14 JAN 2014

  • Second Edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Kicks Off

    The second edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) gets underway today, welcoming global leaders to the UAE capital for a week of high-level dialogue to address the interconnected challenges affecting renewable energy, water scarcity and sustainable development. Taking place January 18-25, ADSW is the Middle East’s largest gathering on sustainability.

    Published on: 18 JAN 2014

  • First Eco-Friendly Credit Card Launched in the UAE

    Major leading UAE financial institution, First Gulf Bank (FGB), will launch the UAE’s first green Visa Credit Card next week in association with Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, at the sixth World Future Energy Summit during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The First Gulf Bank Masdar Card allows members of the community to become more involved in different environmentally sustainable initiatives. The product falls in line within a series of socially geared products that FGB has developed recently.

    Published on: 07 JAN 2013

  • Crown Prince Inaugurates Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

    Attracting over 30,000 participants from 150 countries, including world leaders, policy makers, thought leaders, decision-makers, experts, scientists, business leaders and academics, the significant platform for international dialogue and cooperation will tackle the world's pressing issues in energy, water and environment, accelerate the global adoption of renewable energy, address water challenges in arid regions, elevate the water - energy nexus topics on the global agenda, and encourage the dialogue between broad industry stakeholders to strengthen strategic partnerships as well as stimulate investment in water, energy and environment projects and empower the young generations and entrepreneurs.

    Published on: 14 JAN 2013