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Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi highlights the importance of resilience during third Masdar Live
Masdar today hosted the third edition of Masdar Live, a virtual town hall event for employees. Today’s event featured Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace, Renewables & Information Communications Technology (ICT) at Mubadala, who updated employees on activities across the platform, reflected on the year so far and looked ahead towards the future.
Published on: 11 JUN 2020
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Masdar and PT PJBI form joint venture to drive development of Indonesia’s first floating solar power plant
Masdar and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), today announced the formation of a joint venture to drive the development of the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant – Indonesia’s first floating PV project.
Published on: 17 DEC 2020
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Masdar signs landmark agreements to develop 4 GW-capacity green hydrogen plants in Egypt by 2030
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding Group, announced today that they have signed two Memorandums of Understanding with leading Egyptian state-backed organizations to cooperate on the development of green hydrogen production plants in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and on the Mediterranean coast.
Published on: 24 APR 2022
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Masdar Empowers Next Generation of Global Sustainability Leaders to Innovate Climate Solutions at COP27
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, and its global Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) initiative convened global industry leaders, regional policymakers, students and young professionals for a series of events to empower youth climate engagement and action on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Published on: 17 NOV 2022
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Masdar leads initiative to support development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it is joining forces with Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa Group, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Siemens Energy, and Marubeni Corporation in an initiative designed to support the development of Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen economy.
Published on: 18 JAN 2021
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Youth 4 Sustainability workshop explores the power of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence will provide job opportunities and help people rather than compete with them, participants of a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) workshop heard last week. The workshop, hosted by Y4S, one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives, explored the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how the UAE is applying the technology and applications of AI in future employment.
Published on: 20 SEP 2020
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Retrofitting existing buildings: a crucial step to net zero
A report by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) last year highlighted that drastic and far reaching action is necessary to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius – a threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Published on: 25 SEP 2019
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Ecothon Plus competition winners announced at the World Energy Congress
Masdar has awarded the winners of the Ecothon Plus competition at the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. The competition was held as part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders programme. In collaboration with the UAE Emirates Red Crescent, the Ecothon aimed to provide energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp in Marajeeb Al Fhood, Jordan. The camp is operated by Emirates Red Crescent Society and provides humanitarian aid to over 4,000 refugees.
Published on: 13 SEP 2019
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Securing the UAE's food supply for future generations
The global COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the threat of food security worldwide, with the United Nations World Food Programme (UN WFP) forecasting that more than a quarter of a billion people will face food poverty by the end of 2020.
Published on: 27 MAY 2020
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Partnerships can help sovereign funds operate as climate-aligned investors
Sovereign wealth funds can leverage partnerships to help them bridge “capability gaps” and operate more effectively as climate-aligned investors, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Development Centre. The report cites Mubadala Investment Company’s Masdar as an example of a company that has made partnerships a “core component” of its investment strategy.
Published on: 22 JUL 2020
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‘Pioneers of Success’ program helps Masdar’s managers reach new heights
As the global leader on the front line of clean energy research, technology, and commercialization, Masdar recognizes the importance of their middle management to the company’s success and the need to transition them to high-performing leaders.
Published on: 29 DEC 2019
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10 things you didn’t know about Masdar City
Anyone can visit Masdar City: That’s right. If you want to discover more about how a sustainable urban community looks and works, visit Masdar City and explore its different elements. Don’t forget to download the Masdar City mobile app for a self-guided tour at your convenience.
Published on: 30 MAR 2021
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Third webinar in WiSER Wisdom Series explores role of science diplomacy in advancing climate action
Science diplomacy is fundamental for furthering international cooperation, mitigating climate change and fulfilling the gender equality agenda, attendees of the third WiSER Wisdom Series heard.
Published on: 21 DEC 2020
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UAE announces new development and funding agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.
Published on: 16 JAN 2020
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WiSER Pioneers pledge to take action on findings of white paper
The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach programs, held an event for the WiSER Pioneers, during which the Pioneers responded to the ten key findings outlined in the white paper, “Artificial Intelligence + Gender Equality: A WiSER Perspective.”
Published on: 03 AUG 2020
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Agreement signed for new clean-tech pilot project at Masdar City
Swedish solar energy company Azelio has partnered with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology to run a pilot project evaluating new technology in power storage.
Published on: 12 SEP 2019
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Masdar and EDF establish joint venture ESCO
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and French low-carbon electricity leader EDF have signed an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture energy services company (ESCO).
Published on: 11 SEP 2019
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Masdar launches ‘For A Sustainable Future’ campaign to celebrate 15 years as a global renewable energy leader
Masdar has launched the global brand campaign ‘For A Sustainable Future’ to reinforce the company’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable technology, while highlighting the sustainable development goals of the United Arab Emirates.
Published on: 01 APR 2021
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Masdar ready to support clean energy deployment in ASEAN region
The cost competitiveness of clean energy is accelerating the transition to clean energy, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Clean Energy, stated during a keynote speech at the virtual Asian Clean Energy Summit, which took place last week.
Published on: 04 NOV 2020
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Masdar’s youth leaders attend COP25
A delegation of members from Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders and WiSER Pioneers programmes recently participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, in Madrid, Spain.
Published on: 24 DEC 2019
