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FNC member pledges US$1-million to Masdar Institute’s YFEL Program

Masdar Institute of Science of Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, yesterday announced Sultan bin Rashed Al Dhaheri, member of the Federal National Council and the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Economic Council, has once again reiterated his support to the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) program with a contribution of one million US dollars.

Show Director’s Letter for October 2012

World Future Energy Summit’s Show Director, Naji Haddad’s Message

Construction Begins on Masdar and International Renewable Energy Agency Headquarters Complex

One of the most sustainable, energy-efficient buildings in the United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi organisations are eco-friendly thanks to initiative

Programme encourages organisations to adopt a sustainable procurement policy

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi inaugurates fifth World Future Energy Summit

His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today inaugurated the fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
In his welcoming address, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the CEO of [...]

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to present 1,000MW solar park

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will present plans for the 1,000 megawatt Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at this week’s World Future Energy Summit.
The AED12 billion solar project was announced on January 9 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of [...]

World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi tomorrow

World leaders, international agencies, sustainability advocates, global heads of businesses and experts, academics and students interested in future energy technologies will convene in Abu Dhabi tomorrow for the World Future Energy Summit (WFES 2012), running from January 16-19 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Now in its fifth year, the World Future Energy Summit is [...]

WFES 2012 to bring together over 60 ministers from 50 countries

The World Future Energy Summit will bring together more than 60 ministers from 50 countries to discuss key global issues relating to energy policies, development strategies, commercial incentives and industry-related challenges. The Summit begins Monday, January 16, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The ministerial delegation at WFES 2012 includes representation from nearly every major [...]

Over 40 products from 33 countries set for launch at WFES 2012

The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will see over 44 new products launched in the Middle East by exhibitors from 33 countries, organizers Reed Exhibitions announce today.
The Summit has already confirmed attendees from over 120 countries, and expects the representation of nationalities to reach 140. Further demonstrating the summit’s growing global [...]

WFES 2012 to support integration of solar power in MENA energy mix

With the cost of solar energy modules plummeting by 76 per cent in just three years, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, experts say the key to widespread adoption will depend less on price and more on improved awareness of the potential of the technology.
That is the message that solar power innovators and analysts are [...]