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WFES Abu Dhabi - At the Forefront of the Global Energy Dialogue Nov 11, 2014 14:50 JST With the global population forecast to increase to more than nine billion by the year 2050, - placing huge strains on energy and natural resource supplies, the world must find new, innovative ways to drive social and economic development, whilst reducing the environmental impact. More info..

Gulf States can Inspire Sustainable Development Globally Jan 23, 2014 20:00 JST The Gulf states can use their prosperity and the opportunity to be early adopters of potentially transformative sustainable technologies to accelerate the adoption of renewable energies and sustainable development internationally, delegates in Abu Dhabi heard yesterday. More info..

Khalifa Fund and IWS to support the International Year of Family Faming Campaign 2014, a UN Declaration
Jan 22, 2014 17:40 JST

International Water Summit (IWS) and Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development will support the International Year of Family Farming 2014 initiative declared by the United Nations General Assembly, hosting over 40 agricultural delegates from around the world on January 21st at the 2nd International Water Summit (IWS).
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Water Shortages Slow Energy Production Worldwide Jan 21, 2014 09:30 JST The World Bank is launching a new initiative at the World Future Energy Summit and International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi that will help developing countries better plan and manage scaling-up energy capacity to meet rising demand, in tandem with water resource management. More info..

Largest World Future Energy Summit to Date Opens in Abu Dhabi Tomorrow with Attendees from over 170 countries
Jan 19, 2014 17:10 JST

The largest edition to date of the World Future Energy Summit is ready to welcome energy experts from all over the world to Abu Dhabi this week - to share best practices, unveil new products and discuss sustainable solutions to tackle present and future energy challenges.
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EcoWASTE to Debut at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Jan 19, 2014 17:00 JST Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will welcome a further addition to its diverse programme of industry events with tomorrow's opening of EcoWASTE, a new exhibition dedicated to the rapidly evolving waste management and recycling sector in the Middle East. More info..

Industry Experts Convene for 7th World Future Energy Summit Jan 16, 2014 23:00 JST Industry professionals from around the world will convene in Abu Dhabi for the 7th World Future Energy Summit (WFES), hosted by Masdar, from 20-22 January, to discuss the latest challenges and solutions in renewable energy, clean technology and sustainability. More info..

Public and Private Sector Experts to Share Waste Management Best Practice at EcoWASTE 2014 Jan 16, 2014 22:00 JST The first edition of EcoWASTE, the dedicated waste management and recycling event in the Middle East, will gather the insights and practical experience of a host of leading companies, institutions and industry experts from January 20-22 in Abu Dhabi. More info..

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to Welcome 30,000 Attendees from 172 Countries Jan 15, 2014 19:00 JST Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) will welcome an estimated 30,000 attendees at more than 30 events from January 18-25, making it one of the largest global gatherings to date dedicated to the wider adoption of renewable energies and sustainable development. More info..

IRENA to Highlight Transformative Role of Renewable Energy Jan 15, 2014 11:30 JST Renewable energy is transforming the global energy system, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will highlight at the Agency's Fourth Assembly, setting the stage for this year's Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). More info..

Sweden and Qatar Show Potential of Waste-to-Energy Technology in the Gulf
Jan 15, 2014 11:00 JST

With the GCC states having among the highest rates of waste output per capita in the world, there is an increasing need to develop innovative solutions and new business opportunities that promote sustainable waste management, including recycling infrastructure and waste-to-energy technologies.
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French Experts Offer Integrated Strategies to Enhance Sustainability of World Cities Jan 15, 2014 10:30 JST Ms Nicole Bricq, the French Minister for Foreign Trade, will open a series of high-level presentations on effective strategies to make the world's cities more sustainable, on January 21, day two of the 7th World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar. More info..

WFES 2014 to Underscore Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Jan 13, 2014 08:00 JST

The 7th annual World Future Energy Summit (WFES), hosted by Masdar, to be held from January 20-22 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will be a key opportunity for governments, businesses and policy makers to debate the necessary measures to motivate Middle East consumers to make more efficient energy choices.
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Local and International Companies to Showcase Waste Management Technologies and Solutions at EcoWASTE 2014
Jan 08, 2014 17:30 JST

The inaugural debut of EcoWASTE, the dedicated waste management and recycling event in the Middle East, to be held in Abu Dhabi, from 20 to 22 January 2014, will gather prominent local and international institutions, determined to find timely solutions to address the sustainable disposal and recycling of waste.
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2014 WFES Green Career Fair: Renewable Energy Offers Significant Potential for Job Creation
Jan 05, 2014 15:00 JST

The Green Career Fair, to be held in partnership with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Reed Exhibitions during the 7th World Future Energy Summit from 20-22 January, will be a valuable opportunity for recruiters to highlight job opportunities at their companies and provide career guidance in the advanced energy and sustainability industry.
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BP helping World Future Energy Summit 2014 to be the Lowest-carbon Energy Summit to Date
Dec 15, 2013 21:00 JST

As the energy world looks forward to the 2014 World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, BP is working with Masdar to deliver the lowest-carbon WFES yet following the announcement of BP Target Neutral as the Summit's Official Carbon Offset Partner. Target Neutral is BP's not-for-profit carbon management programme.
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Chinese Exhibitors Turn Out in Force for WFES 2014 Dec 11, 2013 18:00 JST The 2014 World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar in Abu Dhabi, is expecting a significant turnout from the world's most dominant country in the renewable energy sector, with 10 per cent of the event's net exhibition space reserved for Chinese companies. More info..

First Solar: Sustainable Solar Energy Industry Has Potential to Create Jobs, Local Value Dec 04, 2013 18:00 JST Creating a sustainable, solar energy industry should be a top regional priority, according to a senior executive of First Solar, one of the world's leading solar energy companies, and exhibitor at the World Future Energy Summit. More info..

Project and Finance Village at WFES to Link Inventors and Project Developers with Capital Nov 26, 2013 19:00 JST With investment in cleantech and renewable energy projects at an all-time high - both in the UAE and globally - the Project and Finance Village at the 2014 World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will play a crucial role in linking developers and entrepreneurs with investors. More info..

Exhibitors Sign Up for World Future Energy Summit 2014 Amid Increasing Business Opportunities in Clean Energy
Nov 14, 2013 18:00 JST

With the search for sustainable energy solutions now topping the agendas of international governments, the world's leading innovators in clean energy are signing up to exhibit at the 7th World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar, from 20-22 January 2014 as a part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
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WFES 2013: Switching on the Light, as 1.3 Billion People Live Without Electricity
Dec 30, 2012 22:10 JST

- Providing universal energy access will be a key discussion point at the sixth World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi from 15- 17 January 2013.
- Project and Finance Village at WFES 2013 to display 40 projects worth over $8 billion for investment opportunities to provide electricity through renewable sources.
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WFES 2013: World Renewable Energy Agency says GCC Countries can Achieve up to $200 billion in Returns by 2030
Dec 22, 2012 16:00 JST

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is adding momentum to the recent increase in investment in renewable energy with the roll out of the first allotment of its US$350 million funding cycle in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD).
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