"source" Two decades of sustainable impact in the global renewable energy sector
ABU DHABI, 11 JANUARY / WAM / Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said that the activities of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, which has been hosting this global event since its launch in 2008 and has succeeded over two decades in consolidating its leadership and role as a reliable partner and major contributor to the renewable energy sector at the global level.
Al Ramahi added on the sidelines of the sixteenth session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which kicked off in Abu Dhabi today, that Masdar is today one of the largest specialized and fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the world with a wide project portfolio extending to more than 40 countries, noting that the company has so far reached more than halfway towards achieving its goal of reaching a production capacity of 100 gigawatts by 2030.
He pointed out that the year 2025 was an exceptional year for Masdar, as the value of its existing or committed investments during the year alone amounted to about $15 billion, which included new assets and projects.
He stressed that Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, thanks to the generous sponsorship and continuous support of the wise leadership, continues to consolidate its position as a global platform that brings together leaders, decision-makers, investors and experts, thus enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global center for dialogue, building partnerships and investing in opportunities in the areas of sustainability.
Al Ramahi pointed out that Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 is being held under the slogan “An Integrated Start to the Future” in a session that is considered the largest since its launch, as it provides an opportunity for leaders of the energy, finance, food and water sectors to develop new solutions that support the interconnection between these sectors, expand the scope of their influence and enhance integration between them.
He explained that the week brings together leaders, experts and investors from various sectors to discuss the best ways to employ advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to support flexibility and adaptation and achieve a tangible, wide-ranging impact.
The activities of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 kicked off today with the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The week includes a program full of events, summits and forums, most notably the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit and the World Future Energy Summit, in addition to platforms for empowering women and youth, and other initiatives that reflect the comprehensiveness of the week’s agenda.
The 2026 edition will witness the launch of new events and platforms, including the Blue Economy Forum, which highlights water security and economic solutions related to this sector and attracting investments in the field of water, in addition to the “Global South Utilities” Forum, which brings together an elite group of policy makers, developers, financiers and buyers from the UAE and countries of the Global South.
The week also hosts a series of high-level dialogues and specialized forums, while the Zayed Sustainability Prize continues its pioneering role in honoring and empowering sustainability pioneers from around the world.
This expanded program reflects the global message of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which emphasizes the importance of combining vision and action and transforming ambitions into practical plans that contribute to achieving a more sustainable future.
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