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Msheireb Properties signs MoU with Schneider to enhance smart city capabilities of Msheireb Downtown Doha
Msheireb Properties , Qatar ’ s sustainable property developer , and Schneider Electric , a global provider in digital transformation of energy management and automation , signed a Memorandum of Understanding , MoU to explore enhancing the smart city capabilities of Msheireb Downtown Doha , MDD .
The collaboration will leverage Schneider Electric ’ s expertise in digital automation and energy management . As part of the agreement , Schneider Electric will conduct a three-month Proof of Concept , POC project to showcase the capabilities of its Smart City Integration platforms .
The POC will explore applications for traffic management , proactive and predictive maintenance of facilities for corporate tenants , predictive analysis for MEP facilities , and corrective decision-making to serve individual residents before complaints arise .
In attendance at the MoU signing ceremony , was Eng Ali Al Kuwari , CEO , and Eng Faisal AlMalki , COO of Msheireb Properties along with Manish Pant , Schneider Electric ’ s Executive Vice President for International Operations and Louie Jarouche , Schneider Electric ’ s Country Manager , Qatar and Kuwait .
“ We are excited to partner with Schneider Electric to further enhance the smart city capabilities of Msheireb Downtown Doha . Urban environments are some of the biggest drivers of energy consumption and carbon emissions globally , a trend that is only expected to grow in the coming decades ,” said Eng Ali Al Kuwari , CEO of Msheireb Properties .
“ This collaboration aligns with our vision to stay on the cutting edge of tech innovation and adoption of sustainable , energy-saving solutions that use data analytics and artificial intelligence to provide a hassle-free and interconnected experience for our visitors and tenants .”
The collaboration between Msheireb Properties and Schneider Electric is the latest in the real estate developer ’ s commitment to continuously improve and build upon its sustainable infrastructure in Qatar .
Qatari Investors Group to migrate business processes from legacy on-premises ERP to SAP S4HANA Cloud
Qatari Investors Group , QIG , a diversified conglomerate listed on the Qatar stock exchange , has signed a partnership agreement with SAP , which will enable it to leverage the benefits of SAP ’ s cloud ERP solution , with data securely hosted in Qatar .
QIG will move its mission-critical business processes from its legacy on-premises ERP software systems to SAP S4HANA Cloud , an enterprise resource planning , ERP solution that enables 360-degree visibility and greater control over all operations .
The move will be accelerated through the adoption of RISE with SAP , a comprehensive subscription offering regular updates to make QIG more resilient and agile in today ’ s rapidly changing global market .
A key motivator for QIG in selecting SAP as its digital transformation partner was SAP ’ s expertise in multiple industries , and the ease of establishing an integrated platform to manage diverse operations . QIG ’ s subsidiaries and business interests include building and construction materials and services – such as the group ’ s flagship project , Al Khalij Cement Company – as well as technology , marine services , property , project development , contracting and financial services .
Joseph Abdo , Chief Executive Officer of QIG , explains , “ QIG worked closely with SAP to create a roadmap that is aligned with the country ’ s digital transformation agenda and Qatar ’ s National Vision 2030 . We also wanted to ensure that we had real-time data and insights to respond rapidly to changes in the market , while delivering greater value to our customers .
“ With RISE with SAP Cloud , we can transition to cloud without business risk , while gaining advantages from automated processes that allow us to concentrate on innovation and growth . We will see immediate benefits , such as streamlined operations and increased efficiencies , while setting ourselves up for long-term success , with automatic upgrades to new technologies and a scalable and flexible digital infrastructure .”
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