Masdar participates in live MEED webinar

Yousif Al Ali, the Acting Executive Director of Clean Energy, Masdar, joined a specialist panel for a live MEED Webinar broadcast that discussed the growing opportunities in the Middle East for waste-to-energy projects.

One-month countdown to close of Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 submissions

With exactly one month to go until the 30th May submissions deadline, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has today issued a final call to small-to-medium sized enterprises, non-profit organisations and high schools, around the world, to submit their entries for the 2020 edition of the UAE’s pioneering sustainability award.

WiSER Convenes in New York

The role of women and the importance of gender diversity as a catalyst for innovation was discussed in New York, April 15, during a panel convened by Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER).

Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme and Masdar to expand Eco-Villa concept in the UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme (SZHP) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the development of the Masdar “Eco-Villa” sustainable home concept around the United Arab Emirates.

Masdar Celebrates World Energy Day

World Energy Day was celebrated for the first time three years ago, after being called by the World Energy Forum. The UAE led the signing ceremony at the time of the International Declaration for the World Energy Day, along with several other heads of states and governments participating at the 2012 World Energy Forum held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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2020 Masdar sustainability report

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.

Saint-Gobain chooses Masdar City to build first “Multi-Comfort House” in the Middle East

Saint Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, will bring its innovative and sustainable solutions to the United Arab Emirates with the construction of an energy-efficient “Multi–Comfort House” in Masdar City. Set for completion in 2019, the project will be the first of its kind for the company in the Middle East.

Zayed Future Energy Prize Invites Entries to 10th Year

The 10th cycle of the Zayed Future Energy Prize is open for entries, it was announced earlier today. Submissions from eligible entrants are invited in the Small and Medium Enterprise, Non-Profit Organisation and Global High Schools categories, while the Large Corporation and Lifetime Achievement categories are open to nominations from the public. Entries will close on 6July 2017.

Masdar Unveils 2015 Sustainability Report

Masdar has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, documenting the renewable energy company’s sustainability milestones in the period October 2014 to September 2015. Masdar developed the report using the internationally recognised sustainability reporting framework from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in accordance with the latest GRI G4 guidelines. The report discloses a wide variety of sustainability indicators, ranging from economic and environmental data to labour practices and employment information.

Al Gore Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015

Former US Vice President Al Gore has received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Gore was recognised for his unwavering personal and political commitment to raise international awareness about the dangers of climate change, while reinforcing optimism that the global community can and will successfully tackle the challenge.

WEC and Masdar Sign Patronship Agreement to Address Global Sustainable Energy Access

The World Energy Council (WEC) and Masdar have signed a Patronship Agreement, announced on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris. The WEC is a global multi-energy non-profit organisation that promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy and has an exclusive Patronship programme with 50 of the world’s leading energy companies. Patronship companies are members of the Council who commit to engage with WEC on global issues and projects. The agreement was signed by Masdar CEO, Dr Ahmad Belhoul and Marie-Jose Nadeau, Chair of the WEC.

Serbian wind project wins award

Masdar's Wind Farm project in Serbia, Čibuk 1, has been named as the European Onshore Wind award winner at the prestigious IJGlobal Awards 2018 held in London, UK.

Masdar named Future Energy Leader of the Year at Hydrogen Future Award

Masdar has been recognized as Future Energy Leader of the Year at an awards event in Dubai yesterday. Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Director, Asset Management and Technical Services, Masdar, received the award on behalf of the company at the Hydrogen Futures Award.

Masdar wins Innovator of the Future award at Arabian Business Awards

Masdar has been named ‘Innovator of the Future’ for the energy sector at the annual Arabian Business Awards, triumphing over a shortlist that also included Acwa Power, TAQA and ENGIE, in an event that the magazine described as the region’s “first-ever industry Oscars.”

MasdarCity and ZeroCarbon Ventures agree carbon reduction

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster for innovative technologies, and Zero Carbon Ventures, a company dedicated to bringing carbon-reducing technologies to the Middle East, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to advance carbon reduction in the Middle East.

Masdar’s Prestigious Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Programs Are Now Open For 2024 Applications

The Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform, a Masdar initiative, invites young people from around the world to join its prestigious programs in 2024 – Future Sustainability Leaders and Sustainability Ambassadors.

Masdar’s WiSER Platform Co-hosts Arab Women Leaders’ Summit During COP28 to Address Gender Equality and Climate Action

Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) - Masdar’s global initiative that champions women as leaders of sustainable change - will co-host The Arab Women Leaders’ Summit in the Green Zone at COP28 on December 4.

Austrian Delegation Visits Masdar

Masdar is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company. Discussions centred on opportunities for co-operation between Masdar and Austrian companies. The delegation was also taken on a tour of Masdar City and Masdar Institute.