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Global renewable capacity expansion soars 50
Global renewable energy capacity additions reached a record level last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by almost 50 percent, according to date from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Worldwide, more than 260 gigawatts of renewable capacity was added last, accounting for more than 80 percent of all electricity expansion, the agency’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report shows.
Published on: 29 APR 2021
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Masdar to participate in UAE delegation to COP26
Masdar is participating in the COP26 climate change conference, starting next week in the UK, as part of the UAE’s delegation. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, is heading Masdar’s team at the event, which aims to kick off a ‘decade of action’ on climate change.
Published on: 28 OCT 2021
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Masdar City attracts global and regional innovation giants amid focus on global green recovery from COVID-19
Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, is set to play a key role in the global green recovery from COVID-19 as it continues to add sustainability-focused innovation and technology companies. The number of companies in the City’s free zone increased 26 percent in 2020, indicating the important role of the City and its offerings to innovation-led companies, including G42 Healthcare, whose laboratories and testing centers were central to the UAE’s pandemic response.
Published on: 16 JUN 2021
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Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Published on: 26 OCT 2023
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Energy Transition Provides Opportunity to Transform and Diversify the Economy, while Driving Global Growth
At ADSW Summit, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology H.E. Dr. Al Jaber says energy transition represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity that the UAE and its partners can capitalize on
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Masdar Green REIT signs green financing commitment with First Abu Dhabi Bank for growth of its portfolio
Masdar City, Masdar’s pioneering sustainable urban development in Abu Dhabi, through its Masdar Green Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has signed a financing commitment in the amount of USD$200,000,000, with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) relating to financing of the REIT portfolio to facilitate further acquisitions and portfolio growth. FAB will act as sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner, green loan coordinator, agent, security agent and account bank for this transaction.
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 delivers global commitment to accelerate climate action as countdown to COP27 & COP28 begins
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, has successfully concluded with a resounding commitment to accelerate climate action and net-zero efforts.
Published on: 24 JAN 2022
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Masdar acquires stake in Montenegro’s first wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Akuo Energy, the leading French IPP in renewable energy, to enter into the Krnovo Wind Farm, Montenegro’s first wind energy project.
Published on: 14 JAN 2018
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Mohammed bin Rashid attends Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week opening ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainability hosted by Masdar – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company.
Published on: 17 JAN 2022
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Join leaders to take climate action at the virtual ADSW Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will take place virtually tomorrow, January 17 between 1:00pm – 9:00pm GST. The ADSW Summit will convene more than 80 global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders, as the United Arab Emirates aims to take the agenda global sustainability forward and accelerate pathways to net zero.
Published on: 16 JAN 2022
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ADSW Summit to Convene Global Leaders to Deliver Climate Action
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, will hold the ADSW Summit virtually on Monday January 17, 2022, helping to set the global agenda for addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Published on: 22 DEC 2021
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UAE convenes world leaders from policy, business and industry to take climate action and accelerate sustainable development
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from 15 – 19 January, will convene global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders, as the United Arab Emirates aims to take the agenda global sustainability forward and accelerate pathways to net zero.
Published on: 10 JAN 2022
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COP26 a “fantastic achievement” Masdar CEO tells Forbes Middle East
The recent COP26 climate change conference was successful and represents a “fantastic achievement,” Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, told Forbes Middle East in an in-depth interview.
Published on: 16 DEC 2021
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week returns in January 2022 to advance global sustainability agenda
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from January 15 to 19, 2022.
Published on: 12 DEC 2021
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Global carbon dioxide emissions set for second-biggest rise in history, says IEA
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are set to surge by 1.5 billion tonnes this year – the second-largest increase in history – as coal use outstrips demand for renewables, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on: 22 APR 2021
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Ripe Market coming to Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
The wait is finally over; Masdar City, will be host to the Ripe Market’s return to Abu Dhabi, on Friday, 26th November from 4pm to 10pm, with offerings for both foodies and shoppers to enjoy!
Published on: 17 NOV 2021
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Natural Beauty: UAE startup, De L’Arta, brings sustainable skincare to consumer doors
De L’Arta, the Middle East’s first sustainable skincare brand and homegrown UAE startup, has announced the launch of their dedicated online skincare store. Beauty gurus and skincare enthusiasts across the Emirates can now order the [Tq] by De L’Arta product range directly from https://delarta.com/, with delivery in the UAE within three working days.
Published on: 22 JUN 2021
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Emerge Partners with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages’ on new Solar Project
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, has signed an agreement with Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages, Coca-Cola’s bottler and distributor in the UAE, to develop a 1.8-megawatt (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant for its Al Ain facility.
Published on: 26 JAN 2023
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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.
Published on: 16 NOV 2024
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Major Milestone Reached for 1GW Wind Farm in Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and its partners, have reached a significant milestone in the development of their 1GW windfarm in Kazakhstan, with the signing of the project’s Investment Agreement.
Published on: 12 NOV 2024