MoU hailed as “a cornerstone in our journey towards achieving the goals of Qatar’s National Vision 2030”
The announcement was lacked detail but promised “a comprehensive strategy to upgrade ESG [environmental, social and governance] practices” on multiple fronts. They said this “will likely set new standards in the field”.
Energy efficiency is at the heart of the strategy. Both parties intend to identify and implement solutions reduce the amount of energy used by the network.
They will cooperate to improve circular economy practices by embeding them into operations. For example, the reuse, recycling and refurbishment of hardware, to maximise value to the end of its life cycle.
They will explore improving social inclusion, addressing connectivity challenges, and fostering digital skills and training programmes to help engage, educate, and empower marginalised communities. It will be interesting to watch progress here.
Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Bin Mohammad Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, stated, “This MoU is a cornerstone in our journey towards achieving the goals of Qatar’s National Vision 2030, emphasising the critical role of innovative technologies in creating a prosperous and sustainable future for Qatar and beyond.
“Through our joint efforts, we aim to lead by example and advance our nation by implementing key practices that not only benefit our customers but also the environment.”