Schneider Electric Inaugurates Qatar Office, Driving Smart City Innovation in Collaboration with Msheireb Properties

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

New office in Msheireb Downtown Doha marks Schneider Electric's commitment to
Qatar’s growth and vision for sustainable urban development
Collaboration with Msheireb Properties moves into implementation phase, focusing on
real-world smart city technologies that optimize energy and resource management
October 1, 2024: Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and
automation, has inaugurated its new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha. Situated in Qatar’s
most sustainable and digitally-enabled district, the new office is a flexible, future-ready
workspace designed to enhance customer experience while supporting the country’s
ambitious sustainability goals.
Aligned with Schneider Electric’s global standards for flexibility and innovation, the new
office sets a benchmark for collaborative, adaptable work environments. By integrating local
knowledge with global technological leadership, Schneider Electric aims to support Qatar’s
transition to a more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.
Eng. Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, welcomed Schneider Electric's decision
to join the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem of Msheireb Downtown Doha, emphasizing
its significance in advancing sustainability efforts both locally and globally. He stated:
“Schneider Electric’s choice to inaugurate its new office in Msheireb Downtown Doha
reflects the city’s instrumental role in promoting eco-friendly energy solutions and nurturing
sustainability across the region. Their innovations in green technology and commitment to
reducing the global carbon footprint align seamlessly with our vision for the heart of Doha,
where smart and sustainable infrastructure supports a diverse community of local and
international companies driving progress in development, growth, and cutting-edge
technology.”
Louie Jarouche, Country Manager for Qatar & Kuwait at Schneider Electric,
commented: “The opening of our new Qatar office represents a pivotal step in our journey to
support Qatar’s growth ambitions. This space is not just a new office, but a hub for
innovation and customer experience, enabling us to deliver greater value to our partners,
clients, and the community. We are committed to creating future-ready and energy-efficient
urban spaces that are sustainable, interconnected, and adaptable to the changing needs of
modern living and working. By integrating intelligent automation and AI-driven platforms, the
project will optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and improve overall resource
efficiency.”

 

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The facility also hosts a Services Training Center, offering comprehensive programs to
upskill Qatari talent and provide tailored training for customers on energy systems,
automation, and smart city solutions. The center will feature AVEVA’s Unified Operations
Center solutions designed to manage, track and monitor key processes in the energy
industry and smart city-related processes such as power, building management, water and
traffic systems.
Additionally, the collaboration between Schneider Electric and Msheireb Properties will
activate a proof-of-concept project utilizing advanced digital and automation technologies
from Schneider Electric, including traffic management systems, predictive maintenance, and
data-driven solutions that are designed to enhance both energy efficiency and living comfort.