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Masdar CEO named United Nations’ “Champion of the Earth”
Organized by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the award seeks to honour individuals whose actions and leadership have made a far-reaching positive impact on the environment. The award is a precursor to the United Arab Emirates’ participation at the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in June, during which governments and civil society will review progress and renew their commitment to global sustainability.
Published on: 04 JUN 2012
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Masdar City and the UAE Space Agency Announce Exclusive Business Package for Start-Ups and SMEs at the UAE’s First Space Economic Zone
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 21st September 2022: Masdar City, in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, has announced the introduction of a new business incubation and acceleration package for space related start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), joining the Space Economic Zone Program in Masdar City – Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 21 SEP 2022
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Masdar supports campaign to host Expo 2020
Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 1, 2012: In November 2011, the United Arab Emirates presented its bid to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris to host the World Expo in Dubai, between January 4 and June 30, 2020. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer, Masdar, conveyed his support to the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in hosting World Expo 2020; highlighting the Expo’s focus on sustainable development.
Published on: 29 FEB 2012
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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
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Masdar welcomes over 6,500 school children
Over the past two years, Masdar has put in concerted efforts towards spreading the message of sustainable development among the youth. During the last six months, Masdar has hosted more than 2,000 students from over 50 schools to acquaint the younger generation with its sustainability efforts.
Published on: 23 MAY 2012
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President of Turkey visits Masdar
Commending Masdar City and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology for the great strides they have taken in less than 6 years, His Excellency President Abdullah Gül Said: “Over the years, the Republic of Turkey has enjoyed very strong relations with the UAE; a relationship that is constantly growing through the various joint partnerships that have been forged ever since we established a mission in the UAE in 1979.”
Published on: 29 JAN 2012
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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
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UAE announces new agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.
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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
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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
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Winners
His Highness said: “The Zayed Future Energy Prize has become a beacon of light, stimulating thinkers and creators while encouraging the world to accelerate innovation in renewable energy and sustainability. This Prize is a clear manifestation of the vision of the late founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - who placed a priority on investing in human capital and the preservation of our natural resources for generations to come.”
Published on: 16 JAN 2012
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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
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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
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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
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Future Sustainability Leaders embark on month-long boot camp
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability platform, in collaboration with Krypto Labs and The Catalyst, have launched a month-long boot camp, titled ‘Pitch It to Win It’ covering the basics of entrepreneurship.
Published on: 30 MAY 2020
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Masdar and INPEX to Join Forces to Explore E-methane Production Using Green Hydrogen and CO2 in UAE
Masdar, UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, and INPEX, Japan’s leading energy company, sign agreement to explore production of e-methane from green hydrogen in UAE to advance net-zero goals
Published on: 18 JUL 2023
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Masdar signs agreement to explore export of renewable energy from Indonesia to Singapore
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Tuas Power, France’s EDF Renewables, and PT Indonesia Power to explore the development of renewable energy within Indonesia for export to Singapore.
Published on: 18 JAN 2022
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Inaugural WiSER Wisdom Series session examines role of women in sustainable recovery
Renewable energy has exhibited resilience, compared to other parts of the energy sector despite the impact of COVID-19, and women will see increased opportunities as the sector sees a digital transformation, guests of the inaugural session of the WiSER Wisdom Series webinar heard last week.
Published on: 07 SEP 2020
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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
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TotalEnergies joins Masdar and Siemens Energy in initiative to drive green hydrogen development and produce sustainable aviation fuel’
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that TotalEnergies is adding its expertise in the energy sector to a Masdar-led initiative focused on green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
