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  • Masdar City Installs First Rapid Charger in Middle East

    The pilot project aims to assess how efficiently the rapid charger technology will function in the region’s harsh climatic conditions. The CHAdeMO-certified Rapid Charger (EFACEC, EV QC) is a high efficiency DC charger provided by Efacec, a leading manufacturer of AC and DC chargers.

    Published on: 29 JUL 2012

  • Masdar to bring WFES experience to Asia Future Energy Forum in Singapore

    AFEF 2012, “Powering Sustainable Innovation in Asia”, will discuss energy related issues, challenges and opportunities in Asia. AFEF will be the marketplace for the clean, alternative energy suppliers to meet buyers from Asia. It will also be an opportunity to showcase Masdar’s multi-faceted approach towards the acceleration, development and deployment of renewable energy and clean technologies

    Published on: 16 JAN 2012

  • James Cameron visits Masdar City

    Revered filmmaker and philanthropist James Cameron visited Masdar City, where he learned about the city’s journey to develop the world’s most sustainable low-carbon city.

    Published on: 20 MAR 2011

  • Masdar Campaigns for Workers’ Heat Stress Awareness

    Participants at the program held at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, included senior officials from Masdar City and Masdar’s strategic partner, Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

    Published on: 27 JUN 2012

  • 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

  • Sheikh Zayed Private Academy Students Visit Masdar

    The visit was part of Masdar’s youth outreach program that aims to promote knowledge among the future generation about the different sources of renewable energy, clean technologies and the concept of achieving sustainable development within the UAE.

    Published on: 01 MAY 2012

  • 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

  • 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

  • UAE Signs Agreement to Convert Green Growth Institute into Int. Organization

    The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17 countries from around the world.

    Published on: 02 JUL 2012

  • 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

  • Renewable energy capacity increased the most this century in 2020, says IEA

    Renewable energy capacity rose 45 percent last year – the biggest increase this century, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest market update.

    Published on: 25 MAY 2021

  • Masdar provides funding to keep Swainson’s hawks in Antelope Valley

    Solar power is a wonderful resource as we transition to a world fuelled by clean energy but it requires responsible development to protect indigenous species that have lived and prospered undisturbed in an area for centuries.

    Published on: 26 SEP 2023

  • 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

  • Forbes ranks Masdar in its inaugural list of 15 most sustainable companies in the region

    Masdar has been named by Forbes Middle East in its inaugural list of the 15 most sustainable companies in the region. The list, which is ranked alphabetically, focuses on the “biggest companies that are making significant efforts to become more sustainable”.

    Published on: 22 MAR 2020

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week returns in January 2022 to advance global sustainability agenda

    Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from January 15 to 19, 2022.

    Published on: 12 DEC 2021