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Cairo, Egypt
In a strategic move to strengthen regional collaboration in sustainable energy, the League of Arab States (LAS) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD) — a subsidiary of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company headquartered at Qatar Science & Technology Park.
The agreement, which focuses on collaboration on climate action, decarbonisation, energy transition and environmental sustainability, was formalised in a signing ceremony held in Cairo, Egypt.
The MoU was signed by HE Dr Ali bin Ibrahim Al Malki, assistant secretary-general and head of the Economic Affairs Sector at LAS; and Dr Yousef bin Mohammed Alhorr, founding chairman of GORD. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dr Malki said, “This memorandum reflects the League of Arab States’s commitment to enhancing regional and international cooperation in the fields of environment, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. We believe that this cooperation will contribute to achieving sustainable development in the Arab region, and we will work diligently to implement joint initiatives and projects that serve this goal.”
Dr Alhorr said, “The Arab world, with its vast solar and wind potential, must lead the energy transition. Through our collaboration with the League of Arab States, we are striving to mitigate the impacts of climate change, enhance energy security, and unlock unprecedented economic opportunities for our nations.“The road ahead will require commitment, and through this MoU, we are laying the groundwork for impactful initiatives towards a resilient, low-carbon future that benefits not only the Arab world but the planet as a whole.”
Together, the two entities aim to advance the Arab region’s transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon energy future. To this end, the recently signed MoU includes working on critical areas that include the development of a green hydrogen roadmap, strengthening interlinkages for large-scale renewable energy projects, capacity-building workshops for LAS member states, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices at international and regional platforms. The collaboration will also explore the prospects of carbon markets in the Arab world as well as ways to enhance energy efficiency in buildings.
The MoU between LAS and GORD holds immense potential to accelerate the Arab region’s transition to a sustainable energy future.By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among Arab nations, the collaboration can significantly accelerate the adoption of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures. This transition will not only enhance energy security and reduce environmental degradation but also unlock substantial economic opportunities.
The creation of new green jobs, the development of innovative technologies, and the attraction of foreign investment in renewable energy projects will drive sustainable economic growth across the Arab world. At the same time, the collaboration will contribute to a more resilient and prosperous future for the region by mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring access to clean and affordable energy for all.
Moving forward, regular meetings between LAS representatives and GORD will serve as platforms for joint decision-making, progress tracking, and the development of concrete action plans to achieve the goals outlined in the MoU.
