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Masdar celebrates successful 2020 and looks forward to virtual ADSW Summit 2021
Masdar announced today that it maintained a positive trajectory over the course of 2020. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, through the year Masdar expanded its global footprint, increased the generation capacity of its portfolio, and added new tenants for Masdar City.
Published on: 05 JAN 2021
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reimagined for 2021 to help set agenda for green recovery from COVID-19
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, has been reimagined as a virtual event for 2021.
Published on: 09 SEP 2020
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Masdar CEO wins Energy Business Leader of the Year award
Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, has been named Energy Business Leader of the Year by Gulf Business magazine in its annual awards event for the second time.
Published on: 26 NOV 2020
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Masdar goes dark for Earth Hour 2021
Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable urban development, will join thousands of organizations around the world by switching off its lights today, Saturday, March 27, to mark Earth Hour 2021. The global initiative will see entire streets, buildings, landmarks, and city skylines, go dark across the world to call attention to climate change and nature loss.
Published on: 27 MAR 2021
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Masdar youth platform holds orientation for 2021 Sustainability Ambassadors program
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), one of Masdar’s strategic outreach initiatives, this week held an orientation for the 2021 cohort of the Sustainability Ambassadors program.
Published on: 09 DEC 2020
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Masdar celebrates 14 years of leadership in sustainability sector
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, is celebrating 14 years of leadership in the sustainability sector, having been founded in April 2006 to make sustainability solutions commercially viable.
Published on: 30 APR 2020
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Fire at Masdar Offices Under Control
A fire started at approximately 1:30 am at the temporary Masdar offices on the outskirts of Masdar City. Masdar City and its buildings were not affected by the fire, and no one was injured. The fire caused damage to Block 1 and 2, a section of Masdar’s temporary offices. Abu Dhabi Civil Defence brought the fire under control and is looking into the cause.
Published on: 16 MAY 2015
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Masdar Passes 10-Year Milestone
Today, Masdar employees and alumni gathered in Masdar City to mark ten years of achievement in advancing the clean energy industry in Abu Dhabi and around the world. Under the banner “Seizing the Next Decade,” participants were invited to reflect on Masdar’s significant and widespread impact to date and the promise of the next ten years, as part of an organisation defined by the spirit of partnership, collaboration and innovation.
Published on: 27 APR 2016
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3,000 UAE Students Learn about Sustainability at ADSW
More than 3,000 students attended the 2015 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) held in Abu Dhabi, 17-24 January. Masdar – Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company – is committed to educating children about sustainability and the most recent advancements in clean energy to inspire their interest in science and technology.
Published on: 21 JAN 2015
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UAE and Denmark Cooperate to Advance Renewable Energy and Sustainability Globally
The United Arab Emirates and the Government of Denmark today signed a strategic framework agreement outlining nine areas of collaboration focused on advancing renewable energy and sustainability globally. The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, UAE minister of state and CEO of Masdar, and Rasmus Helveg Petersen, Danish minister of development cooperation. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark.
Published on: 19 JAN 2014
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Argentinian President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to Deliver Keynote Speech at ADSW 2013
Taking place from January 13-17, ADSW will be the largest sustainability gathering in the history of the Middle East and will address the interconnected challenges that affect the global adoption of renewable energy, water security and sustainable development.
Published on: 10 JAN 2013
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Jury Members Visit Masdar’s Shams 1 Solar Power Station
The largest CSP plant in the Middle East and North Africa when commissioned later this year, Shams 1 will offset nearly 175,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, which is equivalent to planting 1.5 million trees or taking 15,000 cars off the road.
Published on: 23 OCT 2012
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Masdar’s Mauritania Solar Project Underscores Commitment to UN ‘Sustainable Energy for All’
Sustainable Energy For All was created to mobilize actions in support of three key objectives: universal access to modern energy services; double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency; and double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
Published on: 31 OCT 2012
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UAE Hosts Ministerial Roundtable to Emphasize Role of Women in Climate Change Negotiations at COP 18
Regional and international leaders in the energy and climate change sector convened in Doha to discuss the empowerment of women in the United Nations’ climate change negotiations. The meeting was hosted by Masdar, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Directorate of Energy Climate Change, and Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Change.
Published on: 06 DEC 2012
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THE PETROLEUM INSTITUTE LAUNCHES UAE TEAM’S ABU DHABI SOLAR CHALLENGE CAR
The Petroleum Institute (PI) today launched the solar-powered car that will represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge, January 15-19, sponsored by ADNOC and hosted by Masdar. The super-sleek, high-tech vehicle will compete against 20 international teams in a multi-day, timed road competition across 1,200 kilometres of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 10 DEC 2014
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Masdar Launches 3rd International Engage Blogging Contest
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today launched the third edition of its international Engage Blogging Contest ahead of January’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2015 – the region’s largest gathering on sustainability.
Published on: 12 DEC 2014
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During Keynote Speech, Masdar Director Stresses the Importance of Collaboration and Co-Innovation
Mr. Al Lamki also provided a powerful narrative showcasing some of Masdar’s innovative projects as examples for how working together can result in tangible, meaningful progress. The keynote was delivered during the Powering Progress Together forum – an event co-hosted by Shell and the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Published on: 18 MAY 2013
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Masdar and Costa Rican Electricity Institute to advance renewable energy development
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, or ICE) have announced a collaboration to promote renewable energy development.
Published on: 24 APR 2018
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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 City expansion plans earn Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council approval
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy and sustainable development company, and the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) today announced the UPC’s approval of the Detailed Master Plans for Phases 2 and 5 of Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments.
Published on: 11 APR 2016
