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First Address : PO Box 45005
Second Address : Mina Road, ADPC Admin Building, Second Floor
City : Abu Dhabi
Country : United Arab Emirates
Phone: 971 2 6988000
Fax: 971 2 6988001
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Japanese bank in talks to fund Masdar energy projects

Japanese Bank for International Cooperation running financing study.

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Making sense of Masdar

Is it really possible to build a carbon-neutral city? Construction at Masdar City is continuing apace.

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UAE in Profile

The state of play in the region’s most dynamic upstream market.

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Masdar signs up for Seychelles wind power study

Abu Dhabi's green energy initiative links up with gov't for Mahe island project.

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Leaner but greener

Building green is still high on the agenda for those looking to save the big bucks in the UAE.

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Masdar set to lead major renewable jet fuel study

Abu Dhabi institute chosen by plane maker Boeing to spearhead drive for biofuels.

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Why do the lights keep going out?

A series of power cuts in Sharjah illustrates the need for a sustainable energy policy if the UAE.

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BASF to supply construction material to Masdar City

German chemical giant to offer system solutions for the UAE's clean technology hub.

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The green light

The latest news and projects from Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Happy valley... or just a load of hot air?

There is considerable ‘green chatter' surrounding the use of environmentally friendly cleaning products. But with new legislation on the way from Dubai Municipality, suppliers and end-users are going to have to comply. fmME looks at how you can protect both public health and the environment.

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UAE foreign minister says IRENA win is 'great honour'

Country's victory in race to host green energy agency is 'a source of pride for UAE'.

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Will the UAE’s Irena win put sustainability on top?

With the UAE in top position to become the permanent home of the new International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) this week, sustainability turns prime.

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Masdar to help Bahrain cut its carbon footprint

Abu Dhabi’s sustainability initiative to work with NOGA to cut carbon emissions.

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Masdar to promote green initiatives in UAE schools

Education officials team up with firm to bring renewable energy to the classroom.

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Abu Dhabi's Masdar eyes $10bn green investment by 2015

Generation of 7% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 is state's aim.

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Abu Dhabi plugs first solar plant into grid

Masdar's new $50m initiative set to generate 10MW of clean electricity to UAE capital.

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GE and Mubadala sign commercial finance JV deal

Deal also sees regional training centre to be set-up for 'future business leaders'.

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Masdar moves ahead with UK wind power project

London Array was under threat due to lack of funds, but will now go ahead.

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Al Ain 2030 offers answers, leaves questions

Amid a flurry of official pomp and circumstance, Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council (UPC) launched an urban structure framework for the future of Al Ain city.

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The way of the future

Damian Reilly hears former Britain PM Tony Blair speak at the conclusion of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

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Sun City

With the energy consumption of buildings increasingly in the spotlight as the world rides a ‘green’ wave of environmental awareness, the MEP sector has strived to keep ahead of the latest developments in energy efficiency. However, convincing developers to implement new technologies is not always that easy.

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Energy boost

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) was held recently in Abu Dhabi. Peter Ward reports on the outcome of this huge Middle East event.

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Al Jaber wins $1.6bn contract for Masdar City

Energy infrastructure project will take three years and covers phase one of development.

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Unnecessary scepticism

Much vaunted Masdar City's lofty ambitions may not be a laughing matter after all, Rob Wagner finds out

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Carbon hero

Masdar City – clarion call of progess, or test-tube city? Giant leap for mankind, or petri dish with a giant budget? Jamie Stewart meets director of property development Khaled Awad, and goes on site the world’s first zero-cabon, zero-waste city.

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UAE in bid to host Irena in Masdar City

The UAE will "aggressively pursue" the right to host the newly-formed International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) in its flagship Masdar City project, Masdar CEO Sultan Al Jaber said last week.

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Ready willing and renewable

A realignment of the world’s economies is in order, and the construction industry must be prepared for change, says Tony Blair. As we stand on the brink of an inevitable green revolution, Assistant Editor Jamie Stewart finds out what the former British prime minister has to say.

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UAE to take world lead on renewable energy

Abu Dhabi's aims to obtain 7% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.

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MENA’s biggest solar plant to go live in March

The region's largest solar power plant will be connected to the UAE national grid in March.

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Masdar gets green funds

Masdar, the master-developer behind the flagship Masdar City project, is confident of raising the necessary funds to complete the world's first zero-carbon city, despite the current financial situation.

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Masdar mulls Japanese green energy fund

Abu Dhabi company set to link up with SBI Holdings to stimulate clean energy start-ups.

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Embracing sustainability

The term ‘green' is, as Khaled Awad, director of property development at Abu Dhabi's Masdar, memorably said at the Cityscape real estate trade show in Dubai in October 2007, a term that is often ‘overused, misused and abused'.

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Former British PM praises Abu Dhabi's green approach

Tony Blair hails Masdar, urges region to continue green investment amid global crisis.

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Solar will become Mideast energy of choice - Masdar MD

Company chief says region will look more to potential of sun over next few years.

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GE confirmed as first Masdar City tenant

US conglomerate signs up for Ecomagination Centre at $22bn carbon-neutral, zero waste project in UAE.

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Weak pound forces re-evaluation of UK wind farm

Abu Dhabi senior exec says future of London Array project will be announced soon.

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Masdar set to announce Seychelles green project

Abu Dhabi's eco-friendly company still seeking new opportunities amid global gloom.

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Power play

With a shortfall of power being experienced in the Middle East, Peter Ward looks into the state of the power generation sector by talking to four experts in different fields.

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Work starts on first grid connected solar power plant

Project will deliver clean energy to Masdar City with excess supplied to Abu Dhabi's grid.

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Companies sign deal for green energy plan

Sustainable energy agreement inked for new eco-friendly resort off Abu Dhabi.

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Power play

With a shortfall of power being experienced in the Middle East, Peter Ward looks into the state of the power generation sector by talking to four experts in different fields.

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Eyes wide shut

It began with such hope, such expectation. 2008 witnessed the launch of several world-firsts that promised to boggle minds.

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UK signs green energy deal with Masdar

British prime minister reveals agreement with Masdar during visit to Abu Dhabi.

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Abu Dhabi $3bn carbon capture project set for 2013

Masdar CCS project being developed by BP and Rio Tinto joint-venture first of its kind.

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Green power boost

There's been a new wave of alternative energy initiatives.

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Architect to lead desert greening project

A British architect is playing a vital role in a new project which could potentially transform the landscape of the Middle East.

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Masdar City adopts carbon measurement system

Carbon footprint consultancy dcarbon8 has won the contract to ensure that Abu Dhabi’s multi-billion dollar sustainable development, Masdar City, succeeds in its quest for zero carbon emissions.

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Masdar snaps up wind power stake

Abu Dhabi clean energy firm buys $175.9mn stake in Finish wind turbine manufacturer WinWinD.

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Going green

Kim Latham investigates why developers are building more and more sustainable properties.

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Trump honoured with lifetime achievement award

Business tycoon one of 21 winners at inaugural Arabian Property Awards in Dubai.

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Winds of change

How environmental initiatives and technologies across the region are moving from rhetoric to reality.

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Abu Dhabi looks to cut port emissions

Abu Dhabi Ports to develop CO2 capture and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives with Masdar.

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Zero waste? Masdar thinks so

Last week's Cityscape exhibition and convention in Abu Dhabi was so successful that it was extended an extra day to accommodate exhibitors.

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Masdar to welcome first residents next year

CITYSCAPE: $22bn mega eco city ready for people to move in as early as 2009 - exec.

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High design society

HDR International Group design principal Alex Wu talks about connecting people through design.

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UAE to give clean power price boost

Emirates to guarantee high prices for low-carbon electricity to make investments succeed.

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Green credentials

The region is under the spotlight like never before to start producing sustainable design. Michele Howe finds out how this applies to the outdoor.

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UAE to build three solar power plants

Joint venture with Sener Grupo de Ingenieria will see Masdar invest $1.23bn in three plants in Spain.

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The perfect balance

An electrically powered, self-balancing scooter may not appear to be the answer to increasing energy concerns but Segway thinks otherwise. Laura Collacott talks to CEO James Norrod to find out more.

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Work starts on Masdar city

The zero carbon city will be home to some 50,000 residents following its completion in 2016.

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UAE 'green city' to cost $22bn

Carbon credits to be sold to help finance development of Masdar's Abu Dhabi car-free zone.

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Masdar City ground-breaking to begin

Construction starts on zero-carbon, zero-waste city.

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Masdar tests solar power

The renewable energy company plans to test photovoltaic solar cells from 22 manufacturers.

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A place in the sun

Blurring the line between nature and the built environment seems to have become the newest building concept of the 21st Century.

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Energy in motion

How will the growing energy crisis affect your business? MEP Middle East reports from the World Future Energy Summit on some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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Aiming for nothing

Masdar City intends to create a sustainable urban environment, showing the world what is possible.

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How far would you go to be green?

Tamara Walid speaks to the men behind Abu Dhabi's ambitious Masdar Initiative.

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UAE carbon capture storage to cost up to $3bn

WFES SUMMIT: Emirates plans to build CCS network to cut emissions and boost oil output.

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Abu Dhabi to invest $15bn in green energy

WFES SUMMIT: Emirate plans to build world's largest hydrogen power plant.

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Masdar City

An urban masterplan that leaves zero footprint in the sand.

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Why this issue is Carbon Neutral

Our cover this week is striking for two distinct reasons.

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Masdar City to test pilot WWF sustainability plan

Energy company unveils sustainable action plan for Abu Dhabi city project.

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Masdar City

Zero carbon, zero waste, zero competition.

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With responsibility, comes opportunity

It's not often that catwalk and boardroom collide, but a spot poll of both will tell you that green is this year's colour.

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Sustainability key to Gulf real estate success

The Gulf real estate sector must address sustainability issues to enable delivery of the developments planned for the region according to Masdar CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber.

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Top Japanese consortium to visit UAE with “green” proposal

Japanese delegation proposes a sustainable city based on eco friendly urban development and architecture.

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Masdar voted sustainable city of the year

Abu Dhabi's new 'green' city constructed under the gov't has won a global award for its sustainability efforts.

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Aluminium heavyweights step up to the challenge

Demand for aluminium in the region is rocketing. Christopher Sell profiles the production heavyweights.

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Leaking money

For modern enterprises, data is a key asset - and its loss can be catastrophic. But the actual risks of loss, and the factors that organisations must be aware of, are often very different to the hype.

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Defining the future: what does sustainable development mean to the construction industry?

The need to think hundreds of years into the future may not come easily for most of us, but for the Middle East construction industry, the ‘sustainable' debate has started to force companies to design and build for the long term. In an effort to unpack the concept, Christopher Sell looks between the lines and finds that it may all be down to interpretation.

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Renewables future for Gulf

Gulf Countries may become a major supplier of power to Europe by 2050.

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Spain in capital investment

MOU is part of Masdar plan to turn Abu Dhabi into technology hub.

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