Masdar highlights commitment to sustainability in 2019

Masdar has demonstrated its continued commitment to sustainability and corporate governance best practice with its latest sustainability report, which has been certified to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and is now available on the Masdar website.

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.

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.

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.

Masdar launches enhanced green building materials website

Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 16, 2014: Masdar on Sunday announced the official launch of its enhanced green building materials website, the Future Build, enabling the listed suppliers to market their products as The Future Build certified products.

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.

Arjun Infrastructure Partners acquires Enviromena Power Systems

Enviromena Power Systems (Enviromena), a portfolio company of Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has been successfully acquired by Arjun Infrastructure Partners (AIP). AIP is a UK-based independent infrastructure investment advisory company. It partners with institutional investors, mainly pension plans, to access direct infrastructure investments.

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.

​Masdar and Al Hussein Technical University to advance research and development of energy and sustainability

Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has entered into a collaborative research agreement with Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) of Jordan, a leading applied engineering, teaching and research institution, to help build human capital and advance the development of sustainable technologies in Jordan’s critical economic sectors.

Dudgeon wind farm on track as first turbine begins delivering electricity

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced today that its second large-scale offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom has started supplying electricity to British homes. Around six thousand households are now receiving power from the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm after the project’s first turbine began operating today. Sixty-seven 6-megawatt (MW) turbines will be installed altogether, generating enough power to provide electricity to 400,000 homes.

EDF-Masdar consortium reaches financial close on Dumat Al Jandal wind project

The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Masdar has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks.

2020 Masdar sustainability report

Women Building Resilient Communities

Explore key insights from the joint AIWF x WiSER conference held during London Climate Action Week 2025. This report highlights women’s leadership in climate resilience, inclusive finance, technology, and community-driven solutions, offering practical recommendations to advance equitable and sustainable development.

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.

IRENA Global Headquarters Building at Masdar City is Completed

Masdar today announced the completion of the IRENA Global Headquarters complex, which is almost fully leased and will be the permanent home of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as well as other commercial tenants. Located in Masdar City – Abu Dhabi’s low-carbon, sustainable urban development – IRENA will officially move in by the end of the first quarter 2015.

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Masdar Green Real Estate Investment Fund signs a green financing agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank

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.

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.