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Masdar’s youth leaders attend COP25
A delegation of members from Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders and WiSER Pioneers programmes recently participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, in Madrid, Spain.
Published on: 24 DEC 2019
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Renewables still competitive regardless of fossil fuel pricing, says Masdar Executive Director
Renewable energy can still present a “valid case” even at current oil and natural gas price levels, and can help support a post-COVID-19 recovery, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Masdar Clean Energy, told Gulf Intelligence.
Published on: 07 JUL 2020
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WiSER Wisdom Series discusses the importance of women on corporate boards
The importance of women‘s participation in corporate boards was the key topic of discussion during the latest WiSER Wisdom Series, where Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO of Alliances for Global Sustainability and Deb Frodl, Founder and Chief Executive Officer DF Strategies and WiSER Advisory Council member, provided their insights.
Published on: 25 OCT 2020
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Zayed Sustainability Prize reveals 30 finalists across five categories
Addressing some of the world’s most pressing and core development challenges, and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, the finalists of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 were announced today – with 30 candidates now vying to win up to 10 awards, across five categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Global High Schools.
Published on: 07 OCT 2019
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Sustainability Ambassadors participants complete Shell NXplorers workshop
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassadors have completed their first workshop as part of their year-long programme of training and development. The Shell NXplorers workshop, held in collaboration with Shell and Emirates Foundation, was delivered by Stephanie Kechichian, Senior Trainer, Emirates Foundation, at the Innovation Centre in Masdar City last week.
Published on: 13 NOV 2019
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TAQA and Masdar-led Consortium Announce Financial Closing for the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower – announced today the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project.
Published on: 22 DEC 2020
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TAQA Group to support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021 as Energy Sector Partner
Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that TAQA Group (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Energy Sector Partner. The partnership with TAQA will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021, to engage in dialogue and take action to advance the global sustainability agenda.
Published on: 17 JAN 2021
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Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Platform opens registrations for Y4S Virtual Forum
Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies and host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), has announced the opening of registrations for the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum, a series of youth-led discussions taking place over three days, Monday, January 18, Wednesday, January 20 and Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Published on: 12 JAN 2021
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Renewables delivering increasingly cheaper power than coal, IRENA report shows
Renewable power is proving an increasingly cheaper option to fossil fuels, with more than half of renewable capacity added last year achieving lower power costs than the cheapest new coal plants, according to a report released this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 03 JUN 2020
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Masdar and Abu Dhabi Ports sign MoU to support Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Abu Dhabi Ports Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the economic growth of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and achieve the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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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
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Free Zone participates in World Free Zone Expo
The Masdar City Free Zone has participated in the World Free Zone Expo, which took place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) last week.
Published on: 30 OCT 2019
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Government delegations visit Masdar City during WEC
Seven high-level government delegations visited Masdar City on the sidelines of the World Energy Congress, where they learned about Masdar’s strategic platforms, sustainable urban development and Clean Energy portfolio.
Published on: 10 SEP 2019
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Masdar celebrates UAE Flag Day
Masdar together with federal departments and ministries across the UAE, joined together to celebrate “Flag Day”, an annual event marking the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming the President of the UAE on 3 November 2004.
Published on: 03 NOV 2019
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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
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Masdar CEO visits Dumat Al Jandal wind farm project site
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi led a delegation to Saudi Arabia earlier this month, where they met with HRH Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Al-Jouf, and visited the site of the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm project.
Published on: 18 DEC 2019
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Masdar City Builds World's Largest Mosaic Made from Recycled Materials
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship innovative and sustainable urban development, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest mosaic made from recycled materials.
Published on: 08 JAN 2020
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Masdar City hosts Run for Tolerance
Ryan International School, Masdar City, hosted the Run for Tolerance minithon on 16 November, coinciding with the International Day of Tolerance.
Published on: 16 NOV 2019
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Artificial intelligence will benefit women, says Armenian President
Humanity has “nothing to fear” from the spread of artificial intelligence (AI) and the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and its development will ultimately be beneficial for women, according to His Excellency Dr Armen Sarkissian, the President of the Republic of Armenia.
Published on: 22 MAR 2020
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Azelio signs agreement with ALEC Energy to set up renewable energy storage site in Masdar City
Swedish energy storage company Azelio has signed an agreement with ALEC Energy to prepare and set-up an installation site in Masdar City to evaluate Azelio’s technology for inclusion in the Masdar project portfolio.
Published on: 18 AUG 2020
