President Paul Kagame visited Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy company, on November 12 to receive a brief on the efforts of the UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi, to develop renewable energy solutions and clean technology.
Kagame and the accompanying delegation took a tour of the Masdar City and Masdar Institute for Science and Technology.
During the visit, they were provided with a comprehensive overview of Masdar’s objectives and the projects that are being implemented within the country and around the world.
The presentation covered all aspects of the value chain in the renewable energy sector including education, researches and development, investment in clean technology, implementing projects of generating renewable energy, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and building Masdar City to be one of the most sustainable cities in the world and act as a global hub for leading companies in technology and advanced innovations sectors.
“I was delighted to visit Masdar and experience first-hand the development and progress the company has achieved over the past few years. It is clear that the Masdar’s progress in the renewable and sustainable energy field will benefit the region and entire world,” said Kagame.
Dr Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, chief executive officer of Masdar, said: “We are pleased to welcome His Excellency President Paul Kagame to Masdar. His visit contributes in familiarizing the world with the progress achieved by UAE in the field of renewable energy and clean technology.”
“In line with the directions of the Emirati leadership, we welcome exploring areas of possible collaboration with the like-minded countries. Such partnerships will boost global efforts to secure the energy security, achieve sustainable development, and develop solutions to mitigate climate change.”
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