Hadiqaa: Building Desert Gardens
Hadiqaa is helping gardeners grow green spaces in the challenging environment of Qatar and in the region. Qatar is home to many initiatives, projects and organisations focusing on sustainability, pushing…
Qatar Under the Sea
Qatar is a peninsula, surrounded by the waters of the Persian Gulf, a Mediterranean sea and extension of the Indian Ocean, which is also known as the Arabian Gulf. This…
The Ports of Qatar
Qatar has invested in the development of world-class ports such as Hamad Port, Doha Port and Al Ruwais Port. To showcase that development and the maritime history of Qatar, Mwani…
Falcons: The National Bird and Pride of Qatar
The falcon is the national bird of Qatar. A crucial part of Qatar’s rich heritage and culture, falcons are highly honoured and celebrated as the national bird. Similarly, falconry is…
The Whale Sharks of Qatar
Qatar has the biggest whale shark concentration in the world. According to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), Qatar’s concentration of whale sharks reached 600 sharks in 2020…
Qatargas’ Coral Reef Project
An ambitious Coral Management Programme focused on sustaining and preserving Qatar’s marine biodiversity has been successfully overseen by Qatargas, in collaboration with the former Ministry of Municipality and Environment and…
Greener Neighbourhoods
Qatar is implementing several projects to build public parks within residential neighbourhoods across Qatar. The Supervisory Committee of Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar has announced the start…
Al Khor Snails Didn’t ‘Dye’ In Vain
Jazirat Bin Ghannam, generally known in English as Purple Island, is joined to the mainland by a shallow causeway which, although broken in two places, provides easy access. Perhaps its…
Initiatives by Qatar to Preserve its Heritage Sites and Natural Reserves
Qatar Museums (QM) holds a strong belief in the importance of protecting the country’s history, and heritage and natural sites. In 2020, QM and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment…
Qatar Museums to Facilitate Visits to Hawksbill Turtle Nesting Grounds
Qatar Museums has announced that it is facilitating tours to the nesting grounds of Hawksbill turtles located in Fuwairit Beach this hatching season. In her social media accounts, HE Sheikha…
