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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 Account for 72% of Global Power Expansion in 2019: IRENA
Renewable power accounted for almost three quarters, 72 per cent, of global power expansion last year, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind contributed 90 per cent of the renewable capacity added in 2019.
Published on: 07 APR 2020
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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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Tenth Masdar Live explores the power of innovation
The use of cutting-edge innovation and strong partnerships have together enabled our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Peng Xiao, CEO of G42 told Masdar employees during a virtual event.
Published on: 19 NOV 2020
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Youth 4 Sustainability hosts Sustainability Ambassadors Programme Orientation Day
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), an initiative that aims to get youth involved in sustainability efforts, held their annual Sustainability Ambassadors Programme Orientation Day at the Abu Dhabi Youth Hub located in Masdar City.
Published on: 16 NOV 2019
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Youth 4 Sustainability holds first virtual workshop
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives dedicated to the education, empowerment and engagement of youth, held their first virtual workshop as part of the Future Sustainability Leaders program.
Published on: 19 APR 2020
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Youth for Sustainability actively contributes to preparing the next generation
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum concluded following a successful three-day dialogue at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, which included inspirational discussion and keynotes by government leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs. The Forum wrapped up with the Ecothon PitchDay competition for Y4S participants, which focused on innovation in sustainability.
Published on: 25 JAN 2021
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Masdar first investor in UK government fund for EV charging stations
Plans for a cleaner and healthier Britain stepped up a gear today, as Ministers announced more than half a billion pounds of investment in green technologies.
Published on: 10 SEP 2019
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Dhofar Wind Project wins Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards
The Dhofar Wind Project has won the Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published on: 11 SEP 2019
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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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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 CEO discusses future of energy at Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day
The energy mix will need to shift toward clean-energy sources as countries look to deliver sustainable recovery post-COVID-19, Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Al Ramahi said at the first Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day.
Published on: 16 JUL 2020
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Masdar City Free Zone sees growth rate accelerate
Abu Dhabi’s sustainable development hub continues to attract new businesses, despite COVID-19 pandemic, as tenants benefit from its positioning as an innovation hub and Free Zone support
Published on: 26 JUL 2020
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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
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Aysha Al Aydaroos wins a Women in Renewable Energy of the Year Award 2020
Masdar’s Aysha Al Aydaroos, Head of Business Support, Clean Energy, has been selected as a winner of the Women in Renewables Asia Award 2020. Al Ayadroos was one of five ‘Distinguished Representatives’ selected for the third edition of the awards from a group of almost 100 nominations.
Published on: 04 NOV 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
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
Masdar celebrated the achievements and success of all its female employees on International Women’s Day – a global event to mark the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. Taking place under the theme Each for Equal, this year’s event aims to help forge a gender equal world, celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while encouraging everyone to call out inequality.
Published on: 08 MAR 2020
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Masdar signs power purchase agreement with Uzbekistan
Masdar has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Government Support Agreement (GSA) with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate the country’s first public-private partnership (PPP) solar power plant.
Published on: 08 NOV 2019
