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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2015 Kicks Off UAE’s ‘Year of Innovation’
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is the first major event of 2015 reinforcing the UAE’s ‘Year of Innovation’ – a federal initiative promoting innovation as a strategic pathway to strengthen the country’s economy and global competitiveness. The yearly platform, January 17-24, directly supports the federal innovation strategy by promoting technology and attracting investment in priority sectors, including renewable energy, transportation, water and education.
Published on: 11 JAN 2015
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German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel Visits Masdar
Sigmar Gabriel, German vice chancellor and minister for economic affairs and energy, and a delegation of senior officials yesterday visited Masdar. The delegation also toured Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in a visit that underscores the alignment between the UAE and Germany on the importance of developing and adopting clean technology and renewable energy.
Published on: 09 MAR 2015
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During Keynote Speech, Masdar Director Stresses the Importance of Collaboration and Co-Innovation
Mr. Al Lamki also provided a powerful narrative showcasing some of Masdar’s innovative projects as examples for how working together can result in tangible, meaningful progress. The keynote was delivered during the Powering Progress Together forum – an event co-hosted by Shell and the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Published on: 18 MAY 2013
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Tony Blair addresses UAE-UK Hosted Climate Finance Roundtable in New York City
“The finance sector is an indispensable partner in the future success of clean energy,” said Mr. Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “During the time that I have worked to advance solutions to climate change I have seen an important shift from high level policy discussions to practical solutions on the ground.” He pointed to the UAE as one of the leaders in this transition.
Published on: 26 SEP 2013
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UAE’s first waste-to-energy project receives landmark award for first-of-its-kind financing loan
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, were recognized as the winners of the Structured Loan Deal of the Year Award at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards for their financing of the UAE’s first waste-to-energy project. The award was presented during a ceremony held on the 6th of November 2018, as part of the prestigious Project, ECA & Structured Finance Conference conducted in Dubai.
Published on: 10 NOV 2018
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HRH, the Duke of York opens Masdar Building at the University of Manchester
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; December 11, 2018 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has hailed the official opening of the Masdar Building, which houses The University of Manchester’s Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), as an important step forward in its commitment to advancing clean-tech innovation around the world.
Published on: 11 DEC 2018
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Dudgeon wind farm signs publicly rated landmark project refinancing of GBP1.4 billion
The owners of the Dudgeon wind farm, Equinor, Masdar and China Resources Group have announced the signing of a hybrid refinancing that includes approximately GBP561 million of commercial bank debt and GBP706 million of senior secured notes privately placed with institutional investors, finally maturing in 2032. Both tranches have been oversubscribed, underpinning strong investor interest. The A- (EXP) rating by Fitch reflects efficient operations and robust asset performance.
Published on: 13 DEC 2018
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Masdar collaborates with Department of Transport to roll out first all-electric bus service in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 3, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region in partnership with the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi (DoT), Abu Dhabi-based bus manufacturer Hafilat Industry LLC , and leading technology company Siemens.
Published on: 03 JAN 2019
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Masdar joint venture Hywind Scotland exceeds operational milestones in first three months
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 15, 2018: As the UAE celebrates Innovation Month in February, the developers of Hywind Scotland, the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, have reported better than expected results in the first three months of the project’s operations, with cutting-edge technology playing an important role.
Published on: 14 FEB 2018
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Masdar and Korea Energy Agency to explore renewable energy collaboration and investment
Masdar announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korea Energy Agency (KEA) for renewable energy collaboration and investment between the Republic of Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Published on: 26 MAR 2018
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Brazilian Minister of Environment visits Masdar City
HE Ricardo Salles, Brazilian Minister of Environment, and an accompanying delegation visited Masdar City, where they were briefed on the latest developments taking place at the city and learned more about Masdar’s worldwide Clean Energy portfolio.
Published on: 13 JUN 2019
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Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 submissions up 13 per cent
Following its 11th annual awards ceremony, held in January, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability, entered a four-month submissions phase for the 2020 awards, which closed on 30th May with a record 2,373 completed submissions; a 13 per cent increase over the previous year.
Published on: 26 JUN 2019
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Solar power – a primer
The energy that the Earth receives from the Sun in just one hour is equal to the total amount of energy consumed by humans in one year. Part of this energy can be converted into electricity by photovoltaic systems. The basic unit of these systems is the light-absorbing solar cell, also called a photovoltaic (PV) cell. Conventional solar cells contain a rigid semiconductor wafer made of crystalline silicon as the PV material, although other PV materials are now in use as well.
Published on: 26 JUN 2019
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Government delegations visit Masdar City
Five high-level government delegations visited Masdar City on the sidelines of this week’s Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, where they learned more about Masdar’s strategic platforms and Clean Energy portfolio.
Published on: 02 JUL 2019
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Masdar Institute Establishes iMicro to Serve Abu Dhabi’s Emerging Semiconductor Ecosystem
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced the creation of its Institute Center for Microsystems (iMicro) that will serve as a research and development hub for Abu Dhabi’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem.
Published on: 09 MAR 2014
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UAE to Host High-Level Meeting in May Leading up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit
A special two-day high- level meeting will be held from 4-5 May in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to encourage announcements of greater action and ambition by world leaders at the Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Arab Emirates Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced today.
Published on: 04 FEB 2014
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Masdar Signs MOU with JBIC to Accelerate Renewable Energy Technologies
Masdar today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) that will see the two parties work together in identifying, financing and executing renewable energy projects around the world. The agreement was signed by H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of Masdar, and JBIC Governor, CEO, Hiroshi Watanabe. The signing took place in the presence of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
Published on: 25 FEB 2014
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Impending High-Level Visits from Ireland Aim to Strengthen Trade Ties with UAE
Recent and upcoming visits of high-level delegations between the UAE and Ireland strongly illustrate the historic links between the two countries, as well as the increasing volume of two-way trade and the willingness to strengthen relations further, according to His Excellency Patrick Hennessy, Irish Ambassador to the UAE.
Published on: 05 MAR 2014
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ADSW 2017 targets new technologies in meeting the MENA region’s growing water needs
Ground water scarcity exacerbated by increased water demand due to population growth and the effects of climate change – droughts, higher temperatures – is a critical sustainability challenge for many regions of the world. The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is no exception.
Published on: 16 DEC 2016
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President of Costa Rica to speak during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
His Excellency Luis Guillermo Solis, President of the Republic of Costa Rica, will discuss the future of sustainable development and reflect on his nation’s success in adopting renewable energy during a presidential address during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2017.
Published on: 01 JAN 2017
