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Masdar Showcases Off-Grid Military Energy Solutions at IDEX
IDEX, which takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from February 17-21, is the largest defence exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa and is held biennially under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Published on: 19 FEB 2013
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Makers of Iconic Hybrid London Double-Decker Bus Establish Middle East Headquarters in Masdar City
Wrightbus International, the company behind the iconic London double-decker buses, officially opened its Middle East headquarters in Masdar City, today. A global leader in hybrid and all electric public transport and urban mobility, the company will look to leverage its strategic base at Masdar City - Abu Dhabi’s pioneering low-carbon city – to respond to the region’s growing need for innovative, efficient and clean transportation.
Published on: 09 JUN 2014
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Delegation from Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Visits Masdar City
Chief Minister Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his delegation from the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh visited Masdar City today. They met senior members of Masdar City’s management, and were given a guided tour to showcase the city as an example of sustainability and urban planning best practices. Prior to the tour, the delegation received a comprehensive briefing from Masdar executives, including Mr. Mohammed Al Ramahi, Chief Operating Officer of Masdar, Mr. Anthony Mallows, Director of Masdar City, and Ms. Mahra Khalid Al Quassimi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications.
Published on: 20 AUG 2014
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Future Skills 2030 report issued at ADSW 2019
The Future Skills 2030 report was released at this year’s edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to explore the driving forces behind the fast-changing job market, and the new skills needed to stay competitive in a shifting global landscape.
Published on: 16 JAN 2019
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Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, Mubadala and Masdar Enter into Strategic Partnership
Abu Dhabi, 16 January 2019: Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, a state-owned entity with a mandate to generate value through active asset management of key utilities’ investments in Abu Dhabi, entered into a strategic partnership with Mubadala Investment Company and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’); a subsidiary of ‘Mubadala’, during a signing ceremony held at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019.
Published on: 16 JAN 2019
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Top 10 technologies to accelerate sustainable development
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 January, 2019 – The convergence of emerging technologies has the potential to address global warming and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future, according to ‘The Future of Sustainability’ report launched today by Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, in partnership with The National newspaper and the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Published on: 16 JAN 2019
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Women’s empowerment highlighted at annual WiSER Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019: Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, hosted its fourth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, with key speakers urging women and girls to play an active role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 17 JAN 2019
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First Wind Turbine at Dhofar Installed
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 26, 2018: Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced today the installation of the first of 13 turbines at the 50 megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm. Located in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar, the project is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid.
Published on: 26 JAN 2019
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YFEL Members Collect Real-life Data for Projects in Sustainability near Ladakh
Masdar Institute of Science of Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technology, today announced members of the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) outreach program interacted with villagers in the Ladakh region, visiting their homes and collecting real-life data for their projects in sustainability.
Published on: 13 NOV 2013
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to explore role of industry convergence in accelerating sustainable development
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), one of the world’s largest sustainability gatherings, has announced its theme for its next edition, which takes place from 12-19 January 2019. ADSW 2019, under the theme titled ‘Industry Convergence: Accelerating Sustainable Development’, will explore how industries are adapting to the digital transformation under way in the global economy, and the new opportunities it is presenting to address global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 22 MAY 2018
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Hywind Scotland inauguration positions Masdar at the forefront of floating wind technology
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Norway’s Minister for Energy & Petroleum, Terje Søviknes, attended today’s formal unveiling of the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm, a renewable energy project which paves the way for the development of wind energy resources in areas beyond the reach of existing offshore wind technologies, according to Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar.
Published on: 18 OCT 2017
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Abu Dhabi’s Climate Innovation Exchange to Drive Entrepreneurship and Facilitate Investment
The Climate Innovation Exchange (CLIX), an Abu Dhabi-based global marketplace that connects capital with new innovative concepts, has been officially announced to forge partnerships between entrepreneurs and investors. The initiative aims to drive sustainable climate change solutions through knowledge, innovation and funding and represents a significant new addition to the World Future Energy Summit, which takes place 15-18 January 2018, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Published on: 17 OCT 2017
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Finalists announced for 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize
International experts from the fields of energy, sustainability and education chose a shortlist of 34 finalists for the 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize on Sunday and Monday during the third of a rigorous four-stage evaluation process. The finalists will now be discussed during a meeting of the prize’s Jury at the end of this month, with the winners to be announced at the annual awards ceremony during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January.
Published on: 17 OCT 2017
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Masdar Free Zone unveils new licences to promote clean-tech entrepreneurs at GITEX Technology Week
Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is introducing new licences to encourage entrepreneurs to set up within the City’s business free zone. The announcement coincides with the 36th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) taking place in Dubai from October 16-20.
Published on: 16 OCT 2016
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masdar Collaborate to Make UAE Diplomatic Buildings More Efficient
Abu Dhabi, UAE: December 23, 2013 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed two contracts whereupon Masdar will audit the energy, waste and water efficiency of the UAE Ministry Foreign Affairs headquarters, and provide an assessment on the sustainability elements of the new UAE embassy design in Doha, Qatar.
Published on: 22 DEC 2013
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Ambassador Highlights Colombia’s Large Untapped Hydro and Wind Power Potential
Colombia has large untapped hydro and wind power potential that can not only meet its entire energy requirements but also supply sustainable energy to many of its neighbors in South and Central America, according to His Excellency Roberto Vélez, Ambassador of Colombia to the UAE.
Published on: 23 DEC 2013
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HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Inaugurates IRENA HQ in Masdar City
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE minister of foreign affairs, inaugurated the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters in Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City today reinforcing the UAE’s status as a global energy leader. Housing the first intergovernmental agency in the Middle East, the headquarters is the UAE’s most sustainable office building and a physical embodiment of the organisation’s mission to advance renewable energy.
Published on: 09 JUN 2015
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Directorate of Energy & Climate Change Shares UAE’s Approach to Development in Water Sector
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 15, 2015 – HE Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Permanent Representative of the UAE to IRENA and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Energy and Climate Change, joined representatives from fellow GCC states at a ministerial roundtable discussion on culture, education and capacity development in the water sector at the 7th World Water Forum in the Republic of Korea.
Published on: 15 APR 2015
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Masdar City Expands Learning Opportunities
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable city, announced plans to expand its educational resources with a new school and college, completing an ecosystem that connects education, research and business.
Published on: 20 APR 2015
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Participates in India’s Green Summit
The Zayed Future Energy Prize outreach campaign gained momentum with participation in the Green Summit 2015, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, between April 23-25.
Published on: 26 APR 2015
