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Ashghal to take action against contractors for Corniche flooding

In August last year, the UN revealed that humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth as nations failed to minimise fossil-fuel emissions. Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is taking…

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Going plastic-free will allow our planet a chance to breathe

The ministry of municipalities is encouraging Qatar residents to use biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic single-use bags. It’s the end of the month and you’re on your way…

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The Body Shop launches interactive ‘activist workshop’ store in Villagio Mall

Customers can now purchase a refillable 300ml aluminium bottle and infinitely refill it with 12* of the brand’s shower gels, shampoos, conditioners and hand washes. The Body Shop, the beauty brand…

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Opinion
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Doha Debates’ Ambassador Program helps young people change their perspectives —and the world

The unique programme empowers participants to engage in productive conversations about the world’s most complex issues. Up until last year, Nicolas Kamanzi was someone who avoided difficult conversations. The young…

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Qatar’s greenhouse market to jump up to $309m by 2027

Beyond its local initiatives to promote growth of goods, Qatar has partnered with other global high-tech farming companies. Qatar’s greenhouse market growth is forecast to reach $309.2 million by 2027,…

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Final batch of electric buses for FIFA World Cup 2022 arrive

Electric buses will be employed on 44 Metrolink routes and 48 public transport routes by 2023 and beyond. The final bath of electric buses for the FIFA World Cup 2022…

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Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar release region’s first carbon footprint app

The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar is the first registered independent, non-profit, youth-led, grassroots association in Qatar. The Middle East’s first-ever Carbon Footprint tracking application was launched by the Arab…

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Turkish Airlines launches sustainability themed aircraft

Turkish Airlines used a special leaf design for its aircraft which uses environmentally friendly biofuel. Turkish Airlines has used a special design adorned with leaves on its Airbus 321 type…

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Health & Technology

Qatar and Gates Foundation launch $200mn climate change project

The project will help improve the livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the African continent who were affected by climate change. Qatar Fund for Development has partnered with The Bill…

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