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GSAS certification achieved by Kahramaa’s Water Quality Monitoring Laboratory

Feb 16,2021

The Water Quality Monitoring Laboratory of the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation "Kahramaa" is one of the latest projects certified by the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). Located in Al Thumama, the facility has been designed and built in line with green building principles that include the use of solar power, water- and energy-efficient systems, and recycling of water for irrigation.

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Mar 25, 2021

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

In collaboration with MME, GORD has unveiled its pioneering work titled “Encyclopedia of Native & Non-Native Plants in Eastern Arabia".

Mar 23, 2021

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

GORD is participating in the 8th edition of Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition (AgriteQ).

GORD joins MME’s Plant Million Trees Initiative

Senior leadership from MME, GORD and QSTP planted saplings of trees in the precincts of GORD’s TechnoHub research facility as a part of Plant Million Trees Initiative

Feb 25, 2021

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

2015 building at Education City receives GSAS certification, and represents an example of how to operate a ‘green’ building.

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.

Nov 15, 2020

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.

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.

Oct 27, 2020

GCC and GSAS acknowledged in First Sustainability Progress Report for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 First Sustainability Progress Report highlights the role of GORD’s programs (GSAS and GCC).

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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)