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Y4S Leader travels to Antarctica on climate mission
Athra Khamis, a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Future Sustainability Leader, has swapped the desert environment of the UAE for a very different kind of desert: Antarctica. The 24-year old Emirati participated in March in the 2041 ClimateForce: Antarctica Expedition, organized by the 2041 Foundation, as part of a group of global youth leaders to witness firsthand the effects of climate change on the continent and raise awareness of the issue.
Published on: 11 APR 2022
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Masdar launches interactive Masdar City Mobile App
Visitors to Masdar City in Abu Dhabi can now take self-guided tours of the community with the newly launched interactive Masdar City Mobile application, which is available for download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Published on: 11 JAN 2021
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Masdar and France Sign Joint Declaration to Cooperate on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Today at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Masdar signed a joint declaration with France in the presence of French President Francois Hollande. The agreement was signed by Delphine Batho, French Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.
Published on: 14 JAN 2013
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Financial Times names Masdar City best free zone for renewable energy
Masdar City has been named “Best Free Zone for Start Up Support” by the Financial Times and has collected three other prestigious global awards. The Global Free Zone of the Year Awards hosted by the FT’s fDi Magazine are among the most high-profile awards in the free zone sector, with approximately 65 free zones entering this year’s competition. This is Masdar City’s second consecutive year receiving awards.
Published on: 21 NOV 2017
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Cooperation Agreement to Support Renewable Energy Projects in 16 Caribbean Island Countries
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar to finalise financing and to bolster collaboration in implementing projects within the framework of the ADFD-funded US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund.
Published on: 03 OCT 2017
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Al Waha Residence breaks ground at Masdar City
Another residential development has broken ground at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable community, it was announced today. Due for completion by 2020, the 600-unit Al Waha Residences will comprise luxury studios and apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom unique Sky-Home and Townhouse configurations designed to meet strict environmental standards.
Published on: 07 JAN 2018
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First Startup Accelerator in Middle East Focused on Sustainability and Clean Tech Launched by Masdar
Today, as part of Masdar’s Innovation Week activities, Masdar, BP and Masdar Institute launched The Catalyst, the region’s first technology startup accelerator focused on sustainability and clean tech. The Catalyst, which is supported by USD 5 million in funding from BP, will help startups accelerate their business through funding, training and mentorship. Launched on the first day of Innovation Week with a high-level panel session attended by Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, The Catalyst promotes innovation, entrepreneurship and the development of a knowledge-based economy in Masdar City and Abu Dhabi, in line with the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy.
Published on: 21 NOV 2015
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Youth from Across UAE Join The Student Exclusive
The Student Exclusive – a first-of-its-kind youth event at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) – drew hundreds of students from across the United Arab Emirates for the January 19 event. Supporting ADSW’s mission of raising awareness about sustainable development across the Emirates, the event represented an important gathering of students on sustainability in the UAE, as part of the Middle East’s largest conference on sustainability.
Published on: 20 JAN 2016
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Students Welcome the UAE’s Solar-Powered Car as it Reaches Shams 1 – Abu Dhabi’s 100MW Solar Plant
More than 200 school students cheered on the arrival of the Petroleum Institute’s solar-powered car as it reached Shams 1 – Abu Dhabi’s large-scale concentrated solar power plant – located in Al Gharbiya. The Petroleum Institute’s car and its team are representing the United Arab Emirates as part of the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge.
Published on: 17 JAN 2015
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UAE and Masdar Further Accelerate Growth of Renewable Energy in Mauritania
A groundbreaking ceremony by representatives of the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Masdar – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company – has marked the official start of construction in Mauritania on seven solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a total capacity of 12 megawatts (MW).
Published on: 15 DEC 2015
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Partnership with ADQCC Signed to Support UAE’s Sustainable Construction Industry
The Future Build (www.thefuturebuild.com) Masdar’s online green building products’ portal and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s (QCC) Environmental Performance Trustmark Certification Schemes have announced a strategic partnership to create the largest database of products certified to UAE sustainable building requirements.
Published on: 19 JAN 2016
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The Festival at Masdar City Celebrates Year of Reading
The Festival at Masdar City, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), continues to grow year-on-year, with this year’s edition attracting a record number of UAE residents for a weekend of fun-filled, entertaining and educational activities for the whole family.In its third year, the Masdar-hosted Festival inspired UAE residents to adopt more sustainable habits by taking part in a series of interactive activities that relate to clean energy and sustainability.
Published on: 21 JAN 2016
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Celebrating 3 Years of Reliable, Clean Energy from Shams 1 Solar Power Plant
Today marks the third anniversary of the start of the Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant’s operations. Shams 1, which occupies 2.5 square kilometres and has a power generating capacity of 100 megawatts, is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Published on: 15 MAR 2016
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Masdar and Taaleri to launch a joint venture to accelerate wind and solar renewable energy development in Central and Eastern Europe
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15 January, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable energy projects in Central and Eastern Europe. The joint venture aims to build upon the success of Masdar and Taaleri’s ongoing activities in the Western Balkans by expanding their collaboration through the joint development of onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Published on: 15 JAN 2019
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Thai delegation visits Masdar City
A delegation the Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Thailand, led by its Director-General Premrutai Vinaiphat, visited Masdar City this week, where they were briefed on the latest developments of the city and learned more about Masdar’s Clean Energy portfolio.
Published on: 27 AUG 2019
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Shams Power Company Achieves New Milestone
In June 2019, Shams Power Company successfully achieved 1 million man hours without lost time injuries (LTI). LTI is defined as an occurrence that results in a fatality, permanent disability or time lost from work during a certain period of time. This achievement demonstrates the company’s leading role in the global solar industry and highlights the emphasis placed on safety in the plant management process at Shams.
Published on: 04 JUL 2019
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Zayed Sustainability Prize winner pilots project at Masdar City
Following their win last year, at the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 10th annual awards ceremony (formerly Zayed Future Energy Prize), Sunna Design has announced a partnership with Masdar City, in Abu Dhabi, to conduct a 12-month pilot scheme for its “iSSL Maxi 4” solar streetlights to undergo weather endurance monitoring.
Published on: 09 FEB 2019
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Alpin Limited First in the Middle East to Earn Prestigious WELL Certification for its Masdar City Office
Alpin Limited announced today that it has been awarded WELL Silver certification for New and Existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard (WELL), which is the premier building standard focused on enhancing health and wellness.
Published on: 15 FEB 2019
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International music star Akon visits Masdar City
The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Akon visited Masdar this week, meeting with senior management to learn more about the company’s global projects, initiatives and achievements.
Published on: 05 MAR 2019
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Waste to energy facility receives latest award
Masdar and Bee’ah have received further recognition for their work on the Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Facility, picking up another award this week at the prestigious IJGlobal Awards ceremony in Dubai.
Published on: 18 MAR 2019
