Barwa, GORD sign agreement to boost real estate assets sustainability

Barwa Real Estate Group, through its CEO Waseef, has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) led by Chairman Dr Yousef bin Mohammed Alhorr. The collaboration aims to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of buildings and real estate assets via specialized standards and solutions. The partnership was announced at Barwa's pavilion during Cityscape Qatar 2026, attended by Waseef CEO Mohammed Ismail al-Emadi and Barwa Group CEO Ahmad Mohammed al-Tayeb.

The agreement centers on implementing the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) standards to foster sustainable and environmentally responsible buildings. It also explores strategies to optimize energy and resource use, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the environmental performance of real estate assets. Both parties will share knowledge and technical expertise, as well as devise tailored initiatives for existing buildings and properties.

These collective efforts aim to boost performance, ensure compliance with sustainability standards, and maintain operational efficiency and long-term asset value.

Barwa's President al-Emadi emphasized the company's dedication to continually improving real estate asset management through specialized expertise and GSAS standards. He highlighted sustainability as crucial for operational efficiency and long-term asset value preservation. For his part, GORD Founding Chairman Dr Alhorr expressed delight in collaborating with Barwa, viewing the partnership as a significant step towards broadening GSAS standard applications in real estate asset management and operations.

He noted that the cooperation will translate sustainability objectives into tangible, measurable improvements in existing assets while preserving their long-term value.