The document provides an overview of Masdar City and the Masdar Initiative. Masdar City is a planned city in Abu Dhabi that is being developed as a testbed for sustainable technologies. The Masdar Initiative oversees various cleantech businesses including the Masdar Institute, Masdar Power, and the Masdar Clean Tech Fund which invest in renewable energy and sustainability projects globally. Masdar aims to establish Abu Dhabi as a center for clean technology innovation and deployment.
12. Masdar Institute vision MIST VISION To be a world class, graduate-level research and educational institution Provide the world with future leaders and critical thinkers in science and technology Position Abu Dhabi as a knowledge hub and engine for socioeconomic growth MIST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MISSION Provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for successful careers in industrial or academic roles in their chosen fields Provide students with domain expertise and alternative energy and sustainable technologies and policies MIST MISSION Establish the nucleus of a high technology research development infrastructure Develop a highly skilled pool of human resources capable of accelerating the development of indigenous technology and enterprise
24. Solar investments – UAE Location Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi Capacity 100 MW Power generation 210 GWH/a Start of operation 2012 Plant footprint 2.5 km2
50. United Arab Emirates UAE FAST FACTS Population (2009): 4,800,000 Surface Area: 83,600 km ² GDP per capita (2008): US$ 40,000 Exports (2008) US$ 210,500 (millions) Imports (2008): US$ 145,800 (millions) Major Trading Partners (2008, % of Imports) China (13.5%) India (9.8%) USA (9.2%)
51. Masdar City location – Abu Dhabi Source: Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, EIU ABU DHABI FAST FACTS (2007) Population: 930,000 GDP per capita: $64,300 USD Annual Tourists: 1,800,000 Residential Units: 180,000 (approx.) Office Space: 1,400,000 m ² Industrial Space: 4,000,000 m ² Tertiary Institutions: 13
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54. UAE double taxation agreements The UAE has signed double taxation treaties with over 45 countries Algeria Canada India Malaysia Philippines Thailand Armenia China Indonesia Malta Poland Tunis Austria Czech Republic Italy Mauritius Romania Turkey Azerbaijan Egypt Japan Mongolia Seychelles Turkmenistan Belgium Finland Jordan Morocco Singapore United Kingdom Belorussia France Korea Mozambique Spain Ukraine Bosnia Germany Lebanon New Zealand Sudan Yemen Bulgaria Holland Luxembourg Pakistan Syria
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61. Masdar City – site MASDAR CITY FAST FACTS Total Site Area: 700 ha Large Square: Small Square: Supporting Infrastructure: Landscape: 225 ha 55 ha 45 ha 375 ha Resident Population: 40,000 Commuters: 50,000 Residential Density: 140 People/Hectare Peak Daily Density: 245 People/Hectare
62. Masdar City’s phased development The Phased development of the Cleatech test bed. The phasing allows the testing and development that will take place during the construction and operation of Phase 1 to be included in subsequent phases.
75. Integrated mobility Interior view of the PRT Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) PRT FAST FACTS PRT Vehicles 3,000 PRT Stations 85-100 Max. Walking Distance to PRT Station 150 m
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Editor's Notes
http://uaeinteract.com/news/default.asp?ID=354 (for updates); Japan close to signing and Tajikistan also could be in the list – as per a news report - http://www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2008/11/Pages/11242008_427e4ab723414472824b78230d2f2716.aspx
Population Numbers and Density Resident Population 40,000 Commuters 50,000 Residential Density 140 People/Hectare Peak Daily Density245 People/Hectare
Population Numbers and Density Resident Population 40,000 Commuters 50,000 Residential Density 140 People/Hectare Peak Daily Density245 People/Hectare
Population Numbers and Density Resident Population 40,000 Commuters 50,000 Residential Density 140 People/Hectare Peak Daily Density245 People/Hectare