Officials during the signing ceremony.
Doha: Under the patronage of Professor Amer bin Ali Al Rawas, President of Dhofar University in the Sultanate of Oman, the event titled REWAA Dhofar: Sustainable Development in Oman'' commenced.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Dhofar University and GORD was signed by Professor Amer bin Ali Al Rawas, Presidentof Dhofar University, and Dr.Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD. In his statement, Professor Amer bin Ali Al Rawas, Presidentof Dhofar University, said, “Academia has a profound responsibility to prepare the next generation of talent for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. To achieve this, it’s critical that we, as educators, stay at the forefront of the latest and best standards, particularly in areas critical to our future, such as sustainable development and climate resilience."
Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GORD, said, “Integrating green building practices, specifically through established frameworks like GSAS, into engineering curricula is imperative for developing a technically proficient workforce capable of addressing the complex sustainability challenges of our time. Our MOU with Dhofar University represents a strategic investment in building that capacity. This collaboration extends beyond academia, creating pathways for professionals to upskill and contribute to Oman’s green building sector through the adoption of the GSAS framework. We commend Dhofar University for their foresight in aligning with Oman Vision 2040, and are confident that this collaboration will foster a new generation of engineering leaders who prioritize and understand the technical intricacies needed for sustainable development.”
