‘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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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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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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