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Ecomagination

Imagine the world’s first carbon-neutral, zero-emission city. A city without cars, powered by the elements, where rainwater is harvested and waste becomes energy. With GE’s help that vision is becoming reality in the desert of Abu Dhabi.

Welcome to Masdar City, home of GE's first ecomagination center, where GE will develop the innovative technologies and services to help ensure the sustainability of our planet.

Our involvement with Masdar is part of a larger partnership GE has with the government of Abu Dhabi, to speed the development and implementation of future energy solutions.

As an anchor tenant of this landmark city, GE maintains its commitment to invest in the cutting-edge, environmental solutions of both today and tomorrow.

The City of the Future, Today

Masdar City is located roughly 11 miles from downtown Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Take a photo tour of this modern city that retains its traditional culture.

  • Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar CEO, at the signing of world's first ecomagination center in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar CEO, at the signing of the world's first ecomagination center in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • The construction sign at the entrance of Masdar City

    The construction sign at the entrance of Masdar City

  • Representatives from GE and Masdar onsite at Masdar City

    Representatives from GE and Masdar onsite at Masdar City

  • Workers installing solar panels at Masdar City

    Workers installing solar panels at Masdar City

  • Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, onsite at Masdar City

    Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, onsite at Masdar City

  • Masdar city under construction

    Masdar city under construction

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the world's largest, in Abu Dhabi

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the world's largest, in Abu Dhabi

  • The landmark Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi

    The landmark Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi

  • Representatives from GE and Mubadala at Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi

    Representatives from GE and Mubadala at Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi

  • A popular promenade overlooking Abu Dhabi's skyline

    A popular promenade overlooking Abu Dhabi's skyline

  • Spices at a traditional 'souq' or market in the region

    Spices at a traditional 'souq' or market in the region

  • The desert surrounding Masdar City and Abu Dhabi

    The desert surrounding Masdar City and Abu Dhabi

Press Center

Additional information about Masdar City and the Mubadala partnership.

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Additional high-resolution images are available on request.

  • Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar CEO

    Nabil Habayeb, President & CEO, GE Middle East and Africa, and Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Masdar CEO, at the signing of the world's first ecomagination center in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

  • Masdar City under construction

    Nabil Habayeb; Hany Bayaa, Commercial Development Manager, UAE & Oman, GE Corporate; Khaled Awad, Director of Property Development, Masdar; Khaled Ballaith, Project Manager, Masdar meet onsite.

  • project managers on the construction site

    Masdar City under construction.

  • the site of GE's ecomagination center in Masdar City

    The site of GE's ecomagination center in Masdar City.

Contact Information

  • Russell WilkersonDirector, CommunicationsGE CorporateWork +1 203 373 3193
  • Rania RostomManager, CommunicationsGE CorporateWork +971 4 429 6311

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