Doha: Msheireb Properties and Schneider Electric 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.

“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 CEO of Mshei
reb Properties Eng. Ali Al Kuwari. “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.” Country Manager, Qatar and Kuwait at Schneider Electric Louie Jarouche added, “Schneider Electric is committed to making cities and communities to be more innovative and energy-efficient. This enables both living and working spaces to be sustainable, connected and responsive to the needs of its dwellers. We are eager to work with Msheireb Properties to realize the potential of smart city technologies in enhancing wellbeing and creating resilient, and innovative urban environments of the future.” Msheireb Properties is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development and Qatars leading sustainable property developer, while Schneider Electric is a global leader in di
gital transformation of energy management and automation.

Source: Qatar News Agency