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Driverless electric minibus hits Qatar streets for test operations

The electric minibuses can fully operate without a driver. Qatar could be one of the first countries to have fully autonomous electric minibuses transporting the community safely without a driver—…

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These car manufacturers say no more fossil fuel vehicles by 2040

In August, the UN said humans have caused irreversible damage to planet earth due to failure to minimise fossil-fuel emissions. Six major car manufacturers along with several countries committed on…

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AYCMQ partners with national stakeholders to measure household carbon footprint

The Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQ) has taken action to measure carbon footprint in the Gulf state. The Household Carbon Footprint Initiative is one of the signature projects of…

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Qatar to plant one million trees, unveils $16m global sustainability fund

Qatar’s commitment to sustainable development has been reflected through various initiatives in recent years. Around one million trees will be planted just in time for the country’s much-awaited 2022 FIFA…

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Qatar teams up with Rolls-Royce to launch billion dollar green projects

The Gulf state plans to establish engineering hubs in the UK and Qatar to test and develop green technologies. Qatar is partnering with Rolls-Royce to inaugurate new green engineering projects…

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Qatar to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent as part of new ‘climate action plan’

Authorities in Doha announced a major Climate Change Action Plan to reduce emissions produced by the Gulf state. Qatar is set to reduce around 25 percent of its greenhouse gas…

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British PM vows to make UK the ‘Qatar of hydrogen’ in fight against climate change

The British PM announced a Net Zero Strategy as the UK looks up to Qatar’s success in sustainability. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK aims to become the…

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What are the most pressing social issues for Qatar’s incoming Shura Council?

With Qatar just a day away from its first elected Shura Council, incoming members will be met with various issues. The Shura Council elections in Qatar have been revered as…

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The Round up

The Round Up | 12 September 2021

All the top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp ???????? UN refugee chief visits Qatar’s evacuation compounds ???????? PA withdraws from Qatar cash aid transfer scheme ???? Climate change…

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