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ADEC agreement will drive knowledge economy efforts at Masdar City
Masdar signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) on April 12th 2016, to provide streamlined procedures for the establishment of schools and institutes of higher education at Masdar City.
Published on: 12 APR 2016
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Masdar Signs Framework Agreement with Jordan to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development
The agreement was signed during the sixth World Future Energy Summit (WFES), a global platform that addresses the future of renewable energy and sustainable development in the Middle East and the world. In attendance at the summit was Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan who delivered a keynote speech, underscoring the importance and growing commitment to renewable energy in Jordan and throughout the region.
Published on: 15 JAN 2013
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Masdar to Build the First Large-Scale Wind Farm in the GCC
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today signed a joint development agreement with the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) to build the first large-scale wind farm in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The $125 million, 50-megawatt wind farm in the Sultanate of Oman will be constructed in the country’s Dhofar Governorate.
Published on: 21 OCT 2014
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Masdar City marks Chinese New Year
The Masdar City podium will be filled with festive decorations as visitors enjoy dragon-puppet-making, lantern-making and more. Masdar City visitors are also invited to decorate a new-year-themed Wishing Tree. According to Chinese tradition, all their wishes will be granted!
Published on: 17 FEB 2018
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UAE State of Energy Report 2019 Released
The UAE State of Energy Report 2019 was released on Wednesday with Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi discussing the key findings during a panel session at the launch event in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of HE Eng Suhail Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy & Industry.
Published on: 19 JUN 2019
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Masdar Signs MOU with JBIC to Accelerate Renewable Energy Technologies
Masdar today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) that will see the two parties work together in identifying, financing and executing renewable energy projects around the world. The agreement was signed by H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and CEO of Masdar, and JBIC Governor, CEO, Hiroshi Watanabe. The signing took place in the presence of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
Published on: 25 FEB 2014
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Masdar and Daewoo E&C partner to develop low energy sustainable desalination technologies
Masdar has signed a strategic agreement with global infrastructure and energy development company Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. to support the commercialization of low-energy reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants in the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Published on: 16 JAN 2018
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Shaikha Shamma’s new book captivates young audience during Masdar Park festivities
Shaikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan launched her second children’s book during Earth Day celebrations yesterday at Masdar Park in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Special storytelling sessions of The Adventures of Maxima and Coustaud – In Search of a Global Solution, captivated their young audience during a day packed full of family fun and games.
Published on: 24 APR 2017
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Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Masdar
The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and a delegation of senior government officials, visited Masdar earlier this week.
Published on: 26 MAR 2019
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Masdar Powers Down for Earth Hour 2019
Launched in 2008, Earth Hour has become the largest grassroots movement for the environment, celebrated in more than 180 countries and across 7,000 cities to promote energy conservation. On the last Saturday of every March, participating cities and organisations switch off their lights at the local time of 8:30-9:30pm.
Published on: 30 MAR 2019
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US Congressional Delegation Visits
A delegation of eight representatives from the United States Congress visited Masdar City on Sunday as part of a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in an educational and cultural exchange. In addition to official government meetings, the delegation, led by U.S. Congresswoman and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, met with senior executives and researchers at Masdar.
Published on: 24 AUG 2014
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Celebrating 10 Years of WiSER Impact Report
Ten years ago, WiSER was founded on a simple belief: empowering women accelerates sustainable progress. A decade on, that belief has become a global movement. This 10-Year Impact Report reflects WiSER’s journey, from vision to action, and the women, partnerships, and ideas shaping a more inclusive and resilient future.
Published on: 26 JAN 2026
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Masdar-Egypt clean energy projects demonstrating way forward for Africa
As world leaders gather in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for the UN Climate Change Conference – better known as COP27 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s flagship renewable energy company, is demonstrating how Egypt and other African nations can drive decarbonization efforts.
Published on: 08 NOV 2022
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Human activity ‘unequivocally’ causing climate change – and we can still influence it, IPCC says in latest report
Human activities are ‘unequivocally’ the cause of the climate crisis, according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science.
Published on: 09 NOV 2021
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ACWA Power, Masdar and SOCAR team up for 500MW renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan
Two of the largest independent power producers in the region and an integrated national oil and gas company of the Republic of Azerbaijan will jointly develop renewable energy projects in Nakhchivan to expedite decarbonization goals.
Published on: 08 NOV 2023
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Shams Power Company achieves two million safe man-hours without lost time injuries
Shams Power Company has achieved a significant safety milestone, reaching two million safe man-hours without lost time injury at the Shams power plant in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 16 NOV 2021
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Masdar wins bid for Uzbekistan’s first PPP utility-scale solar project
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced that it is the winning bidder to develop Uzbekistan’s first public-private partnership (PPP) solar project under the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Scaling Solar programme.
Published on: 22 OCT 2019
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Masdar celebrates groundbreaking on 230 MW solar plant in Azerbaijan and signs four new project agreements
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the formal start of construction for its 230-megawatt (MW) Garadagh Solar PV Plant in Azerbaijan
Published on: 16 MAR 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
