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Masdar Talks episode highlights the importance of sustainable mobility solutions
The latest edition of Masdar Talks highlighted the importance of sustainable transportation solutions for cities during a discussion on Masdar City’s mobility network and it’s NAVYA Autonom Shuttle.
Published on: 12 NOV 2020
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Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability participates in online workshops
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) initiative has completed its participation in the UAE Ministry of Education’s Game Changers Sustainability Program, a series of online workshops under the Ministry’s Estedad National Ambassadors Programme.
Published on: 11 AUG 2020
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Masdar City hosts Porsche’s Soul Journey
Masdar City was chosen as one of the stops during the Porsche Taycan’s Soul Journey from Dubai to Riyadh in the lead up to the Formula-E Championship that is taking place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, from November 22-23, 2019.
Published on: 18 NOV 2019
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Prince Albert of Monaco to deliver keynote address at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit
H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco will deliver a keynote address at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, which runs from 18-21 January 2021 as a reimagined virtual event this year.
Published on: 16 JAN 2021
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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 “most resilient” energy source during COVID-19 crisis, says IEA
Renewable energy will be the only energy source to see increased demand in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system since the Second World War, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on: 20 MAY 2020
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Y4S platform kicks off year-long virtual program on SDGs with two workshops
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), the Masdar initiative to develop future sustainability leaders, officially launched its virtual programs for high-school and university students on sustainable development goals with two workshops on how youth can support the UAE’s work on achieving the SDGs.
Published on: 24 FEB 2021
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Youth 4 Sustainability members prepare for take-off with space-focused activation
The UAE is leading the Arab region and making considerable progress in the space sector, members of the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform heard during a series of virtual workshops and lectures focused on the space industry last week.
Published on: 05 OCT 2020
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Sustainability Ambassadors participants complete Shell NXplorers workshop
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassadors have completed their first workshop as part of their year-long programme of training and development. The Shell NXplorers workshop, held in collaboration with Shell and Emirates Foundation, was delivered by Stephanie Kechichian, Senior Trainer, Emirates Foundation, at the Innovation Centre in Masdar City last week.
Published on: 13 NOV 2019
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Technology advances and investor interest driving renewables, Masdar director tells Energy & Utilities
Technological advances and a more attractive risk profile for renewable energy investments is driving the advance of the sector, Fawaz Al Muharrami, Director, Delivery, Bids and Supply Chain, Masdar Clean Energy, said in a wide-ranging video interview with Energy & Utilities.
Published on: 19 MAY 2020
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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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East Rockingham Waste to Energy financing wins Asia-Pacific Waste Deal of the Year
Financing for the East Rockingham Waste to Energy facility, Australia’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy facility, has been named as the Asia-Pacific waste deal of the 2019 calendar year by IJ Global, a leading publication for the energy and infrastructure market.
Published on: 16 JUL 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 is dedicated to supporting tenants and partners
Masdar City is dedicated to supporting its partners and tenants with a range of solutions to ensure their safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director, Sustainable Real Estate.
Published on: 10 JUN 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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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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CSR visit to NMC Royal Hospital
A group of Masdar employees have visited the NMC Royal Hospital to visit unwell children as part of the Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan's “Wanna Read” initiative.
Published on: 07 OCT 2019
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Innovation key to tackle climate change, say panelists on ADSW Web Series
The UAE and the wider region will drive innovative solutions to solve issues related to climate change, panelists on the fourth ASDSW Web Series agreed, with some of the most promising technologies still in early development stages.
Published on: 01 MAR 2021
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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
