Press Releases

PRESIDENT OBAMA SUPPORTS WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT HELD IN ABU DHABI
12th January 2011

In a guide to U.S. exhibitors attending the World Future Energy Summit, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, acknowledged the role of Abu Dhabi’s WFES in increasing economic growth and creating jobs. The letter follows on from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Masdar on Monday.
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UN SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON TO SPEAK AT WORLD FUTURE ENERGY SUMMIT IN ABU DHABI
11th January 2011

His Excellency Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, today announced his participation and attendance to the fourth annual World Future Energy Summit (WFES), held in Abu Dhabi from 17-20 January 2011, and hosted by Masdar.
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HILLARY CLINTON PRAISES THE VISION OF MASDAR AND ABU DHABI’S LEADERSHIP TO ANSWER THE WORLD’S ENERGY CHALLENGES
10th January 2011

he Secretary of State of the United States of America, Hon. Hillary Rodham Clinton today delivered a speech at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology campus – the Middle East’s first graduate research institution dedicated to innovations in clean energy located at Masdar City – affirming the strong relationship between the US and the United Arab Emirates.
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HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED HOSTS RECEPTION DURING COP16 IN CANCUN
9th December 2010

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted a reception for notable dignitaries on his arrival at the COP16 negotiations in Cancun.
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MEXICO PRESIDENT RECIEVES BRIEF ON MASDAR ACTIVITIES AND UAE PARTICIPATION IN CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS
8th December 2010

President His Excellency Felipe Calderon visits Masdar Stand at COP16
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HAIDAR TALEB SETS OFF ON JOURNEY ACROSS SEVEN EMIRATES IN SOLAR-POWERED WHEELCHAIR
22nd November 2010

Masdar sponsors the Guinness World Record holder who is determined to inspire millions.
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MASDAR INSTITUTE CONGRATULATES EUROPEAN FUTURE ENERGY FORUM ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SUCCESS
22nd October 2010

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the Middle East’s first graduate research institution dedicated to alternative energy and sustainable technologies today congratulated the European Future Energy Forum (EFEF) which met from 19th – 21st October in London on another exceptionally successful event.
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ZAYED FUTURE ENERGY PRIZE CELEBRATES A DIVERSE GROUP OF ENTREPRENEURS - FROM SMALL FARMERS TO BIG BUSINESSES
21st October 2010

The Zayed Future Energy Prize, an annual US$2.2million recognition prize for innovation, leadership and sustainability in renewable energy solutions, hosted a workshop on New Energy Solutions at the European Future Energy Forum 2010, in London yesterday.
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UK GOVERNMENT LEADERS RECOGNISE UAE AS GLOBAL LEADER ON CLIMATE CHANGE AT EUROPEAN FUTURE ENERGY FORUM
21st October 2010

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, provided closing remarks today at the European Future Energy Forum (EFEF), calling for increased global efforts toward tackling climate change, and emphasising the need for countries to work together in scaling up renewable energy deployment.
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MASDAR EVENT SHOWCASES INNOVATIONS IN GREEN BUILDING AND ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN
21st October 2010

Sponsored by Masdar, an exhibition is being held at the European Future Energy Forum (EFEF) this week in London to showcase innovative construction projects and technologies focused on efficient building and design.
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