(17 September 2011)
Masdar has signed a co-operation agreement in Abu Dhabi with the Abu Dhabi General Services Company Musanada, affirming that all companies registered and licensed within Masdar City are eligible to participate in tenders issued by Musanada.
The agreement was signed by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar and Mohamed Khalifa Al Fahed Al Mehairi, CEO of Musanada, in a ceremony at Masdar City.
Remarking on the signing, Dr Sultan Al Jaber said: “As an emerging hub for talent, research, development and entrepreneurship in renewable energy and clean technology, Masdar aims to provide introductions and opportunities for companies registered and licensed in Masdar City.”
“Introducing our companies to Musanada and allowing them to find out what the requirements are for participating in the bidding process for government contracts will allow all parties to identify what value they may add to future relationships. We are grateful to Musanada for this opportunity that benefits all parties involved as Musanada can benefit from the talent Masdar City is attracting and assist in fulfilling the Emirate’s growth plans. We urge companies to take advantage of this incentive and register,” he added.
Commenting on the co-operation, Mohamed Khalifa Al Fahed Al Mehairi said: “We are proud to work closely with such a unique company as Masdar, which firmly believes in the development of a green future. Musanada is eager to work with private companies that will allow us to service the Abu Dhabi Government in a way that will contribute to the sustainability of the 2030 Vision.”
Offering an ideal environment for various types of organisations operating within the renewable energy, clean technology industries, and ancillary service providers, Masdar operates a free zone where services such as the one-stop-shop and multiple other facilities are made readily attainable in what will become one of the most sustainable cities in the world.
Masdar operates through five integrated units, including an independent, research-driven university and seeks to become a leader in making renewable energy a real, viable business in Abu Dhabi.
Across the globe, the energy infrastructure, networks, markets and systems of the future will be much more integrated and interrelated than they are today.
Masdar City’s ability to participate within government and semi government tenders marks a pivotal progression towards its status as a leading player in the renewable energy world and reflects the Abu Dhabi Government’s unparalleled commitment towards promoting and developing renewable energy sources within the region and beyond.
Musanada is mandated to serve all the government entities in Abu Dhabi, handling some of the emirate’s most important projects such as the Dhs7 billion development in South Shamkah.
Masdar City’s one-stop-shop enables many companies to focus all their resources on core business activities with the premium services it provides.
The One-Stop-Shop services which are available on line take into account matters involving licensing, registration, visa processing, travelling and insurance, banking and government relations in a secure and highly professional manner.
Currently Masdar City is offering six primary services that aids organisations in working towards achieving their sustainability goals as efficiently as possible. The services include product and service co-development, assessment tools and databases, testing and certification, training and education and finally consulting.
Masdar is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted initiative advancing the development, commercialisation and deployment of renewable energy technologies and solutions.
The company serves as a link between today’s fossil fuel economy and the energy economy of the future — developing the ‘greenprint’ for how we will live and work tomorrow.
Backed by the stability and reputation of the Mubadala Development Company, the strategic investment company of the government of Abu Dhabi, Masdar is dedicated to the emirate’s long-term vision for the future of energy.
Abu Dhabi General Services ‘Musanada’ was established under the Emiri Decree No 27 in December, 2007 in order to provide shared services to Abu Dhabi Government entities, where Musanada can substantially contribute to the realisation of Abu Dhabi’s objective to become one of the five top governments in the world.