«Today's agreement follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in January 2009 by the UAE authorities and the Swiss Government to promote research and technology transfer in the field of renewable energies. It also follows early involvement in Masdar by Swiss financial and planning companies.»
Wolfgang Bruelhart, Swiss Ambassador to Abu Dhabi
Members

7 Reasons

in favour of the Swiss Village Masdar

1. Hub for Clean Tech & Services

Gain in know-how and reputation by being present at this future global centre for sustainable products and services.

2. Free zone

Apart from being free of taxes and no limits on the repatriation of profits and capital, Masdar’s “free zone” also has no limits for foreign ownership.

3. Significant volume of orders

A significant volume of orders awaits Swiss companies in the Swiss Village and in Masdar.

4. Prosperity and purchasing power

With a per capita income of USD 68,000, the emirate is one of the richest regions of the world.

5. Access to growth markets

Access to the other UAE and the Gulf States. Abu Dhabi is also a starting point for growth regions in India, the Far East and Africa.

6. Unbeatable location

Masdar is centrally located between Abu Dhabi City and the international airport as well as being on the main road to Dubai (approx. 1 hour away). The Swiss Village is again located in the core zone of Masdar, between
MIST university and Masdar’s main administration building.

7. High quality of life

Masdar offers a modern, international and sustainable living and working environment and the Swiss Village also offers Swiss design and quality.

 

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