Technology & IT | Tuesday 31 March, 2015 2:35 pm |

Yas Mall is pleased to announce that it is hosting Abu Dhabi’s Petroleum Institute Research Center and University (PI) solar car on the weekend of the Wednesday 1 April 2015. The car, conceived in Japan, but built by students in the capital, was debuted at a race in early 2015, and returns by popular demand to be viewed over the course of a busy weekend in Abu Dhabi’s leading lifestyle destination.

The concept around the solar car was born in 2013 at the World Future Energy Summit when Tokai University displayed its solar car, ‘Tokai Challenger 2011,’ which caught the eye of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, inspiring him to kick-start a project in the capital, working with the students at the Petroleum Institute Research Center and University (PI). The result is an aerodynamic car that has been designed by the engineers of tomorrow to be efficient and lightweight with tyres, which are seven to eight times more efficient than passenger cars.

Yas Mall already has a strong focus on sustainability and is the largest retail development to achieve a 2-pearl Estidama sustainability rating in the UAE, due to its world-class eco-friendly standards in design, construction and operation. The leading shopping, dining and entertainment destination also has the largest landscaped area in the UAE.

Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer at Aldar Properties, said: “Yas Mall has an unrivalled commitment to creating a sustainable future for the capital, incorporating sustainability into our construction, cleaning and waste management. We are proud to be hosting the solar car in Town Square created by the engineering stars of tomorrow, increasing environmental awareness in the UAE.”

The solar car first made an appearance during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the The Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge 2015; the first ever solar powered challenge in the Middle East. The local team finished second by only two and a half minutes, after racing for over 13 hours in total, against a field of strong international competition. In addition the car won first place in the Shell Innovation Awards, as well as winning the Fastest Qualifying Lap Award, and the Spirit of the Event award.

About Yas Mall
Yas Mall offers an exciting range of leading international and regional retail and F&B brands, a 20 screen state-of-the-art cinema operated by VOX Cinemas and a family entertainment zone by Fun Works. With the opening of Yas Mall, Aldar has become the largest owner and manager of retail space in Abu Dhabi.

Yas Island is situated roughly 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi International Airport and downtown Abu Dhabi and 45 minutes from Dubai, making it an attractive and accessible destination for both residents and tourists. A selection of seven hotels can be found on the island including the luxurious Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as a range of top attractions comprising: Yas Marina Circuit; Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; Yas Water World; Yas Links Golf Course; 7 leading hotels; and Yas Retail Park which includes IKEA and Ace Hardware.

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Website: www.yasmall.ae
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About Aldar
Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC is one of the largest developers in the Middle East and North Africa region, with almost US$12 billion of assets. The company has developed some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic and complex projects, from the Formula 1 facilities on Yas Island to the thriving new Shams Abu Dhabi community on Al Reem Island. Its property portfolio is diversified and balanced with a total asset mix comprising residential communities, retail property, with the remaining in commercial. There are also nine hotels with more than 2,500 available rooms. With a land bank of over 77 million square metres, 90 per cent of which is in special investment zones, Aldar Properties is focused on serving the growing demand in the UAE for high-quality and professionally managed property. Aldar Properties is a strong partner of the Government of Abu Dhabi, which is also a major shareholder. The business is aligned with the Emirate’s “Vision 2030” strategy of economic diversification and social infrastructure development.
www.aldar.com