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Masdar City - A template for sustainable urban development
The development of Masdar City as a low-carbon solution to urban living reflects the significant investment the UAE is making in sustainable development, and its clear understanding of the valuable role cities play in driving global sustainability. By applying real-world solutions in energy and water efficiency, mobility and waste management, Masdar City offers practical solutions not blue-sky thinking.
Published on: 18 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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Energy-Saving Project Awarded to Future Rehabilitation Centre
Masdar and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are celebrating the Year of Tolerance in the UAE by helping an Abu Dhabi-based school for people of determination to drastically reduce its electricity and water bills.
Published on: 03 JUL 2019
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Masdar and European Investment Bank Working Together to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in ME
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today announced plans to collaborate with the European Investment Bank (EIB) – the financial arm of the European Union – to accelerate the development of clean energy projects in parts of the Middle East and North Africa. The framework agreement, signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, allows Masdar and EIB to jointly identify investment opportunities to develop and finance renewable energy projects.
Published on: 20 JAN 2014
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Masdar Signs Cooperative Framework with Energias de Portugal
Masdar today signed a framework agreement with Energias De Portugal (EDP), Portugal’s largest utility company, to explore opportunities to deploy large-scale renewable energy projects and promote renewables as source of foreign aid. The agreement was signed by Jorge Cruz Morais, director-general of EDP Internacional and H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, during the seventh World Future Energy Summit, a global platform that addresses the future of renewable energy and sustainable development in the Middle East and the world.
Published on: 21 JAN 2014
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Two-Day Sustainability Festival at Masdar City Opens Tomorrow
Masdar City’s two-day sustainability festival will get underway tomorrow, marking the end of the second edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The Festival at Masdar City will be an opportunity for the community to spend a fun, educational weekend in one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Open from 11am to 8pm and ending on Saturday, the event is expected to attract thousands of local residents eager to learn more about living sustainably.
Published on: 22 JAN 2014
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World Champion Tokai University Solar Car Makes Test Drive at Masdar City
The Tokai University Solar Car, winner of the prestigious 2012 World Solar Challenge in Australia and other global solar car races, was on display at Masdar City today. The car was on show as part of The Festival at Masdar City – a two-day celebration of sustainability for the community, which ends this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Published on: 23 JAN 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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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
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Saudi youth support major investment in renewable energy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 28, 2016 – Ambitious plans set out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the deployment of renewable energy are strongly aligned with the hopes and ambitions of the country’s young people, according to global research commissioned by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.
Published on: 02 JAN 2017
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Indian youth say solar power is the energy of the future
Two-thirds of young Indian adults believe solar power should be the priority future energy source for their country, with wind power (56%) and hydroelectricity (37%) ranked second and third most important, respectively.
Published on: 03 JAN 2017
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Three school teams from Al Gharbia win “Solar Oven Challenge”
The winning teams in a school contest to build an electric oven powered by solar energy received their trophies and cash prizes at Shams Solar Power Company in Madinat Zayed yesterday.
Published on: 15 JAN 2017
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HH Mohammed bin Zayed attends Opening Ceremony of ADSW
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, attended the Opening Ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the 10th World Future Energy Summit today.
Published on: 15 JAN 2017
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Masdar takes 25% stake in world’s first floating offshore wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has acquired a stake in Hywind Scotland, a 30-megawatt (MW) floating offshore pilot wind farm in the North Sea, it was announced at an official ceremony during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017.
Published on: 16 JAN 2017
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PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali and Masdar sign PDA for 200MW floating solar PV Plant
Indonesian power company PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PT PJB), a subsidiary of the state electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, signed today a project development agreement (PDA) for the world’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.
Published on: 27 NOV 2017
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Hundreds of runners to participate in Masdar City sponsored Environmental Marathon
Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community Masdar City will host an estimated 300 runners this Friday for the “Environmental Marathon” organised by Environment Friends Society. Open to men, women, children and people of determination, the 3km road race is free to enter and perfect preparation for the Special Olympics XI MENA taking place in the UAE later this month. Every participant will be pledging their commitment to protecting the environment.
Published on: 10 MAR 2018
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Masdar and Emirates Post to deliver new postal services for Masdar Free Zone tenants
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Emirates Post – the nations’ leading post and express provider – have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to provide dedicated Emirates Post Business Boxes and postal services for Masdar Free Zone companies.
Published on: 23 APR 2018
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Saint-Gobain’s First Multi Comfort House in the Middle East Breaks Ground at Masdar City
In the presence of HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Ludovic Pouille, French Ambassador to the UAE, Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saint-Gobain, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), conducted today’s foundation stone laying ceremony.
Published on: 13 MAY 2018
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Mauritania solar network passes 50% milestone
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s future energy company, today announced that it had passed the halfway mark in its project to construct a 16.6 MW solar power plant network in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Masdar broke ground on the project in December last year. When complete, the network of eight solar power plants will almost double the UAE’s contribution to Mauritania’s renewable energy capacity to a total of 31.6 MW.
Published on: 16 AUG 2016
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Masdar receives CIPS Silver award for excellence in procurement and supply chain practices.
Issued by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply this global accreditation is awarded to businesses and organisations for achieving the highest international standards in their procurement and supply chain policies and procedures. The certification is awarded after a series of rigorous comprehensive and systemic reviews carried out by an independent auditor.
Published on: 17 OCT 2012
