conservation Archives

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Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony and celebration of conservation

Doha News travelled with RwandAir to attend the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda, alongside esteemed celebrities and dignitaries. Rwanda’s commitment to conservation extends beyond preserving its breathtaking landscapes to…

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Explainer: Why has Qatar banned Kingfish fishing?

In June 2012, GCC countries reached a decision to institute an annual ban on the fishing of Kingfish, locally referred to as ‘kann’aad’, in Gulf waters every year. Qatar’s Ministry…

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‘The world’s cutest animal’ is coming to Qatar

Windbreaks, over ten new parks and, most exciting of all, a panda habitat! Here are some of the upcoming projects in Qatar next year. Qatar will be the first country…

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Life

Saving the Earth subject of new short filmmaking challenge from DFI

All residents are invited to participate in the challenge, with submissions closing on April 14. Prizes have not yet been announced.

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Kahramaa postpones energy awareness park opening until late June

This is the second time the conservation facility has been delayed. This time, the problem appears to be supply issues, as the team awaits exhibition materials and models ordered from the US.

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Qatar tackles freshwater supply woes with plan for five new reservoirs

The facilities, when completed in 2017, would more than double Qatar's potable water reserves. The construction begins at a time when demand is rising and putting a strain on resources.

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Business

New port threatens Wakra mangroves, says UN environment specialist

UNESCO Ecological Sciences Adviser for the Arab Region Benno Boer says mangroves just south of Wakra are in “grave danger” due to the construction of a new port in the area.

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Why Qatar’s West Bay district keeps its lights on all night

We don’t really have any reason or incentive to introduce any changes to the amount of power we consume as a building nor are we really accountable to anyone. Bob…

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