Littering in Qatar could cost you QAR 10,000
World Cleanup Day is the largest global cleanup event of the year. Qatari authorities announced a QAR 10,000 penalty for anyone caught littering at beaches, in front of houses, roads…
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West Bay beaches? Qatar unveils plans for major tourist destination
The project will provide Qatar’s community and tourists with unique new destinations to enjoy the country’s waters. Six new beaches will open at several hotels around West Bay, as part…
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Qatar launches two-month beach cleaning campaign
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME)’s General Cleanliness Department launched a two-month beach cleaning campaign at the northwestern beaches of the country on Tuesday. A campaign expected to clean…
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Community mourns after Indian man drowns at Qatar beach
Thomas John and several others were caught in a whirlpool and eventually rescued, but he could not be revived, friends said.
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Opinion: ‘Take only photos, leave only footprints’ at Qatar’s beaches
Fed up with the litter he sees strewn across Qatar’s beaches, resident Neil McBride, a British expat who is involved with Qatar Marinewatch and Qatar Turtlewatch, calls for a change of habits.
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Three people reportedly drown in Qatar over Eid al-Fitr holiday week
As thousands flock to Qatar's beaches during this steamy holiday, the MOI is warning residents to take care when swimming in the sea, after three residents apparently drowned over the past few days.
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CMC calls on government to revamp Qatar’s beaches
To truly become an important tourist destination, Qatar must overhaul its many beaches, the Central Municipal Council has said. Trash, pollution and inaccessibility due to a large number of rocks…
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Lifeguards and ambulances to be introduced on four of Qatar’s beaches
The government has announced that it is introducing lifeguards and ambulances at four of Qatar’s beaches during weekends and holidays, according to the Gulf Times. The beaches in Wakra, Semaisima,…
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