WiSER Annual Forum

WiSER’s flagship event brings together policymakers, industry leaders and other influential figures from around the world to discuss topics related to sustainability and gender equality. It takes place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. A report summarizing the forum’s discussions and action points is published later.

IAmWiSER

This global campaign encouraged policymakers, industry leaders and the public to take the #IAmWiSER pledge to champion women as agents of sustainable change. The campaign was launched in October 2022 with the endorsement of women globally recognized for leading sustainability at the highest levels of UAE government, multinational corporations, and the United Nations.

WiSER Cares

WiSER Cares is an initiative launched to engage women enrolled on the WiSER Pioneers Program in an active learning experience and a multidisciplinary approach focused on promoting community development through cultural exchange.

WiSER Pioneers Program

The WiSER Pioneers Program is a year-long program offering young women aged 25 to 35 access to bespoke educational workshops and global networking opportunities with industry experts, creating leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset who are prepared to shape a more sustainable world.

Hamad Almenhali

Executive Director, Internal Audit

Mazin Khan

As Chief Financial Officer of Masdar, Mazin Khan brings over 20 years of invaluable experience in the utilities and renewable energy sectors.

Inclusive Pathways For Transformative Growth

Growth, resilience, and competitiveness are driven primarily by how systems are designed, rather than by individual choices alone. Persistent gender gaps reflect structural inefficiencies in capital allocation, governance, leadership, and innovation that suppress performance and increase risk. Addressing these gaps is therefore a leadership responsibility for anyone seeking sustainable advantage.

Mansoor Alhamed Alqubaisi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mubadala Energy

UAE President attends opening of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Masdar and Etihad Rail Collaborate to Explore Transport Solutions for the Green Hydrogen Value Chain

Masdar, a global clean energy leader and a pioneer in green hydrogen, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore transport solutions for the green hydrogen value chain across the nation.

Masdar harnesses power of AI to protect birds of prey at Zarafshan wind farm

Wind farms can represent a real risk for birds of prey but thanks to the power of AI, Masdar is helping to protect them against the risk of colliding with turbines at the 500MW Zarafshan wind farm in Uzbekistan.

The UAE and France agree to form bilateral partnership to focus on the decarbonization of hard-to-abate (HTA) industries

His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, President-Designate for COP28, and Chairman of Masdar, yesterday conferred with His Excellency Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, as part of the French Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Masdar Makes Strategic Investment in One of the World’s Largest Geothermal Players, Growing Clean Energy Portfolio

Masdar, a global clean energy powerhouse, is entering the geothermal energy sector, through a strategic investment in Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), one of the world’s largest geothermal players.

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Masdar looks to global partnerships to drive renewable energy, executive director tells Euronews

Masdar looks to global partnerships to drive renewable energy, executive director tells Euronews

New report ranks UAE 42nd in the world for environmental performance

The UAE has climbed 35 places in the biannual Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a sustainability report that evaluates the environmental performance of 180 countries.

Second Phase of Masdar City’s Etihad Eco-Residence Awarded LEED Platinum Certification

Masdar has announced that the second phase of its Etihad Eco-Residence project has been awarded Platinum certification, the highest ranking under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 20by2020 Humanitarian Initiative Rebranded to Beyond2020 for Continuous Global Outreach

Following the widespread success of the 20by2020 initiative in helping deliver vital sustainable solutions to vulnerable communities around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the transformation of the 20by2020 initiative into Beyond2020, establishing it as a flagship platform of the Prize for continuous global outreach.

Emerging Leader attends first UN Youth Climate Summit

The United Nations (UN) has hosted the first UN Youth Climate Summit in New York to coincide with the UN Climate Action Summit 2019.

Y4S platform kicks off year-long virtual program on SDGs with two workshops

Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), the Masdar initiative to develop future sustainability leaders, officially launched its virtual programs for high-school and university students on sustainable development goals with two workshops on how youth can support the UAE’s work on achieving the SDGs.