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Masdar to Serve as Lead Sponsor for World Energy Forum 2012
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said: “Masdar is committed to supporting all efforts aimed at strengthening the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) position in the energy sector, particularly in relation to renewable energy. World leaders and clean energy experts will gather at the World Energy Forum to discuss policies and solutions that address the challenges of energy security. Hosting this forum in the United Arab Emirates demonstrates the great confidence the world places in the UAE’s ability to play a leading role in the renewable energy sector."
Published on: 28 AUG 2012
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Masdar welcomes over 6,500 school children
Over the past two years, Masdar has put in concerted efforts towards spreading the message of sustainable development among the youth. During the last six months, Masdar has hosted more than 2,000 students from over 50 schools to acquaint the younger generation with its sustainability efforts.
Published on: 23 MAY 2012
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Siemens Headquarters Chosen for Top Architectural Award
The jury explained their decision for selecting the Siemens headquarters in Masdar City, one of the integrated units of Masdar, saying: "This is a thorough investigation of the design of large floorplate space in an extreme climate, with a well-explained proposition emerging. The ambition for a LEED Platinum rating means the project will be followed by many designers and clients with great interest."
Published on: 07 FEB 2012
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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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UAE announces new 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.
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UK and US Delegations Visit Masdar
During their tour of the UAE, the group of 10 British Parliamentarians visited Masdar today, led by Lord Howard of Lympne CH QC, the Chairman of the UAE All Party Parliamentary Group which consists of 80 parliamentarians with an interest in the UAE from all parties in both Houses of the UK Parliament.
Published on: 31 MAR 2012
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Winners
His Highness said: “The Zayed Future Energy Prize has become a beacon of light, stimulating thinkers and creators while encouraging the world to accelerate innovation in renewable energy and sustainability. This Prize is a clear manifestation of the vision of the late founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - who placed a priority on investing in human capital and the preservation of our natural resources for generations to come.”
Published on: 16 JAN 2012
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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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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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Masdar Institute to Showcase Main Research Thrust Areas at WFES 2014
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced it will highlight its main research thrust areas during the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2014.
Published on: 14 JAN 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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Graphene has potential to play a leading role in the global sustainability agenda
‘Wonder material’ graphene has the potential to advance sustainability across all sectors of the market, James Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Graphene@Manchester, told Masdar employees during a live virtual event earlier this week.
Published on: 22 JUL 2020
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Masdar and INPEX to Join Forces to Explore E-methane Production Using Green Hydrogen and CO2 in UAE
Masdar, UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, and INPEX, Japan’s leading energy company, sign agreement to explore production of e-methane from green hydrogen in UAE to advance net-zero goals
Published on: 18 JUL 2023
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‘Green recovery’ to take center stage as ADSW Summit opens for registration
Registration is now open for the ADSW Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, which will take place virtually in January 2021.
Published on: 05 DEC 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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Hope Probe makes first contact on mission to Mars
The UAE’s Hope Probe, the first Arab interplanetary mission to Mars, has successfully sent its first transmission from space, according to the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Published on: 20 JUL 2020
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Masdar and ENGIE sign collaboration agreement with Fertiglobe to co-develop green hydrogen
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and ENGIE, a global player in low-carbon energy and services, have signed a collaboration agreement with Fertiglobe, the strategic partnership between OCI N.V. and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and merchant ammonia.
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi highlights the importance of resilience during third Masdar Live
Masdar today hosted the third edition of Masdar Live, a virtual town hall event for employees. Today’s event featured Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace, Renewables & Information Communications Technology (ICT) at Mubadala, who updated employees on activities across the platform, reflected on the year so far and looked ahead towards the future.
Published on: 11 JUN 2020
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Join Masdar’s Y4S platform for summer sustainability workshops for youth
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability strategic initiative is participating in workshop programs led by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture and Youth and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge.
Published on: 11 AUG 2020
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Masdar and PT PJBI form joint venture to drive development of Indonesia’s first floating solar power plant
Masdar and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), today announced the formation of a joint venture to drive the development of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant – Indonesia’s first floating PV project.
Published on: 17 DEC 2020
