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The 6th proposed 2022 FIFA World Cup venue, "Al Thumama Stadium" to achieve GSAS 4-Star certification

Aug 21,2017

Al Thumama Stadium is targeting GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) 4-Star certification for both design and construction with a particular focus on water and energy efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining architectural and cultural heritage.

The prototype stadium 'Showcase' at Al Thumama Stadium precinct will be used by GORD until 2022 to demonstrate using the power of the sun for stadium cooling, through their new hybrid super-efficient technology.

Read the details on SC website here:

http://www.sc.qa/en/stadiums/al-thumama-stadium/sustainability

Watch the Al Thumama Stadium video here:

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GORD participates in Qatar's 8th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ)

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GORD joins MME’s Plant Million Trees Initiative

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Qatar Foundation’s HQ awarded GSAS Gold Certificate for operating sustainably

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Lekhwiya’s new development becomes the first district to achieve GSAS 4 Stars sustainability rating

Lekhwiya Camp in Duhail has emerged as Qatar’s first sustainable district with GSAS 4 Stars rating.

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GSAS certification achieved by Kahramaa’s Water Quality Monitoring Laboratory

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Katara Towers to become the first hotel with GSAS 5 Stars sustainability rating

GORD has awarded Katara Towers in Lusail Marina District with a provisional certificate for GSAS Design & Build 5 Stars rating.

Nov 09, 2020

GORD trains stadiums operators and facility managers to ensure sustainable operations

Sustainability experts from GORD have concluded the GSAS Operations CGP Workshop held at Al Janoub Stadium.

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AgriteQ kickstarts with the launch of Qatar’s first Encyclopedia of Plants

GORD participates in Qatar's 8th International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ)