Strengthening collaboration to support Qatar National Vision 2030 through research-driven sustainability initiatives
Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading ICT provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) to collaborate on advanced sustainability research, performance assessments, and long-term improvement initiatives aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The agreement was signed at Ooredoo Headquarters by Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Madadi, Executive Director – Administration at Ooredoo Qatar. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to embedding sustainability, environmental performance, and research-driven innovation into core organisational strategies.
Headquartered at Qatar Science and Technology Park, GORD is a globally recognised research, development, and innovation (RDI) organisation operating across environmental and social sustainability domains. Its work aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development priorities.
Under the MoU, GORD will support Ooredoo through specialised research, sustainability assessments, and expert evaluations. These efforts will help identify actionable opportunities to strengthen sustainability performance, improve operational resilience, and advance Ooredoo’s long-term sustainability roadmap.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Mohammed Al-Madadi, Executive Director – Administration at Ooredoo Qatar, said:
“Partnering with GORD reflects Ooredoo’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. By leveraging GORD’s expertise in sustainability research and development, we aim to further enhance our environmental performance and support national efforts to build a more sustainable future. This collaboration reinforces our mission to upgrade the world of our customers in a responsible and future-focused way.”
Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD, added:
“By working with forward-looking national institutions like Ooredoo, we strive to embed sustainability as a core driver of performance and long-term value creation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Our MoU with Ooredoo represents a strategic alignment with this commitment, bringing together research-led insight, digital innovation, and globally recognised best practices to strengthen how sustainability is integrated across operations and infrastructure. This collaboration is founded on our shared belief that meaningful progress is achieved when research, innovation, and responsibility converge, delivering impact-driven solutions for generations to come.”
The MoU represents a significant milestone in advancing sustainability-driven innovation in Qatar, reinforcing collaboration between the telecommunications sector and research institutions to accelerate solutions that promote long-term environmental resilience, responsible growth, and sustainable development across the region.
