GORD to Establish Qatar as Middle East Capital of Green Building

Doha, April 27 (QNA) - The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) is the new name of the Barwa and Qatari Diar Research Institute, which was Established in 2009 and developed Qatar Sustainability Assessment System (QSAS) and the representatives of the new Gulf Organisation for Research & Development lined their vision to establish Qatar as the Gulf s Capital of Green at a press conference hosted at the organisation s new Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) headquarters.
This change in the name and identity came to meet the positive developments that Qatar is witnessing in applying and adopting QSAS locally and abroad.
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development Founder and Chairman Dr. Youssef Al-Horr told a press conference held at its new headquarters at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) at the Education City; "Today s launch of the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development as an non-profit independent organization brings us closer to achieving our vision of seeing QSAS become the regional standard for sustainable development rating systems."
In line with the vision of His Highness the Emir and Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Heir Apparent of the State of Qatar to make the country a regional role model on sustainable development and climate change issues, the GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT strives to enhance the country s environmental credentials whilst remaining committed to Qatar s long-term economic and social growth.
"The GULF ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT aims to ensure a healthy, rich and diverse environment for present and future generations in support of the environmental pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, promises Dr. Al-Horr.
"Our vision is for Qatar to be the leader in sustainable development, design and construction. The Gulf Organisation For Research & Development will be one of the driving forces behind this transformation, achieving recognition by the construction industry and real estate sector as an invaluable contributor to the delivery of sustainable development."
Al-Horr also stated that the coming period, especially after adopting the new Qatar Green building code which coincides with QSAS, will witness the need for an independent entity which asset the governmental and non-governmental projects in a transparent method away from any outside effects.
Considered "the best of the best" sustainable rating system in the world, before QSAS was deprived from over 40 national and international rating methods. QSAS focuses on the region s social, economic, environmental and cultural conditions which are different from other parts of the world where issues such as power consumption, scarcity of water and cultural identity are neglected.
QSAS then was highly welcomed from various corporations working in this field which helped in adopting it quickly locally.in addition, the huge success of the first conference and exhibition held last month and attended by hundreds of professionals from Qatar and the world to participate in the workshops and seminars, as well as thousands of visitors who visited the exhibition, gave a clear indication that the Qatari market is so promising in this field and has all capabilities to develop rapidly.