Qur’anic Botanic Garden Earns Global Accreditation for Plant Conservation
The Qur’anic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) affiliated with the Qatar Foundation (QF), has obtained notable global accreditation in the conservation of plant resources…
United Development Company Leads Successful Seabed Cleanup Campaign at The Pearl Island
United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, recently spearheaded a highly successful seabed cleaning campaign of Porto Arabia marina on The Pearl Island, coinciding…
Kahramaa Launches ‘Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy’
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ announced the launch of ‘Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy’ (QNRES), having coordinated with 22 key energy actors in Qatar, a step that reflects…
Ministry of Municipality Inaugurates Mesaieed Park
The Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurated the Mesaieed Park (belonging within the geographical scope of Al Wakrah) on the morning on 23 April…
Lusail International Circuit and MotoGP Race Toward a More Sustainable Future
As one of the Middle East’s premier motorsports venues, the state-of-the-art Lusail International Circuit (LIC) takes its commitment to the environment seriously and aims to reduce and offset the impact of…
Earthna Prize: To Honour the Role of Traditional Knowledge in Addressing Sustainability Challenges
To honour and promote the important role of the knowledge passed down through generations in addressing the pressing environmental issues of our time, Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna),…
Heavy, Thundery Rains Expected During Al Sarayat
The Qatar Meteorology Department forecasts heavy and thundery rains in the upcoming weeks as the Al Sarayat season commences this week. Al Sarayat, forecasted to start after 20 March and…
QGET’s ‘Grow Your Green Food’ Organises Events for Qatar National Environment Day
‘Grow Your Green Food’ (GYGF) team members recently joined this year’s Qatar National Environment Day on 26 February 2024. ‘Grow Your Green Food’ is a Green Initiative of the Qatar…
Immersion Week Gives Georgetown Students Inside Look at Qatar’s Sustainability Innovations
Twelve Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students exchanged their textbooks for educational fieldwork over Spring Break, exploring groundbreaking green projects in and around Doha. The week-long immersion programme tied into…
Crab Fishing in Qatar Not Allowed this March and April
The Ministry of Municipality announced that crab fishing will be prohibited in Qatar for the months of March and April 2024. As per the ministry’s directive, the ban is enforced…