Masdar, ENBD partner for services to green REIT
ABU DHABI, January 20, 2021 Abu Dhabi-based Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment, has partnered with Emirates NBD Asset Management to receive management services for the UAE s first sustainable real estate investment trust – the Masdar Green REIT. Together, Masdar Capital Management, a recently established FSRA Regulated Fund Manager, and Emirates NBD Asset Management bring significant experience and expertise in sustainable real estate and property asset management to the partnership. Masdar announced it was launching the REIT, the first in the UAE to invest solely in sustainable real estate projects, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) in January last year. The Masdar Green REIT has been established at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as a Qualified Investor Fund (QIF) and offers an attractive opportunity for professional investors through private placement to invest in a unique portfolio of stable, income-produc
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Standard Chartered’s refreshed strategy in Ghana is proving a success story.
In 2016, Ghana was emerging from an economic crisis. One of Africa’s most stable economies, the country had nevertheless been hit by plunging oil, gold and cocoa prices, driving down export revenues. Public spending and debts had also risen. For Standard Chartered, one of Ghana’s longest established commercial banks, however, it was also a time of new beginnings.
Early in 2017, Mansa Nettey became CEO. The bank had already refreshed its strategy to build on its strong foundations, focusing on investment and innovation, especially in areas where the bank had a competitive advantage.
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Philippines’ Binalot Fiesta wins HeroBrand Awards for social good projects
Binalot Fiesta Foods’s DAHON program gives back to communities that support the brand.
The Philippines’ Binalot Fiesta Foods has won the international HeroBrand Awards for its social good projects in local communities.
The HeroBrand Award is an international award that aims to recognize and publicize companies that are making a difference in their communities and are regarded as heroes who inspire those around them.
“Heroes inspire us, they shape our culture and create history. Heroes elevate us emotionally. They strengthen us physically. Heroes change the way we see the world. They encourage us to transform ourselves for the better. Heroes give us hope.
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As part of
Property Week’s annual preview feature we asked some of the industry’s leading lights to list their personal and/or professional resolutions for the new year. This is what they said…
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Head of UK, CC Land
On a personal level, my 2021 resolution is to continue to serve our occupiers and move towards our aspiration of becoming a first-class custodian, giving our communities the environment to attract best in class talent. Furthermore, to help our mixed-use developments at Whiteley’s and Nine Elms take shape and see further progress in 2021.
Lynda Shillaw
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week reimagined for 2021 to help set agenda for green recovery from COVID-19
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The ADSW Summit will broadcast online across different time zones to engage audiences from around the world
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually.
ADSW 2021 will feature a series of high-level virtual events, including the ADSW Summit, IRENA Assembly, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum, Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum, Youth 4 Sustainability Virtual Forums and the World Future Energy Summit Webinars.
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber,