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Greener World Cup? Qatar’s mobile transfer stations are almost ready

The Gulf nation is introducing environmental solutions to meet the sustainability goals associated with hosting this year’s World Cup. In a bid to deliver a ‘sustainable’ World Cup this year,…

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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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New electric car charging service launched

Kahramaa, in collaboration with Tarsheed, has completed the installation and operation of 25 electric vehicle charging stations around Qatar. A new electronic service has been launched that allows people to request…

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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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Smart City EXPO Doha places Qatar as ‘capital’ of smart city ecosystem worldwide

In January, Qatar held talks with international banks in a bid to potentially raise billions of dollars worth of green bonds. The second edition of Smart City Expo Doha arrived…

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Qatar Foundation launches Earthna Centre

“Earthna is focused on developing tools, solutions, and policies to improve people’s lives within a thriving natural environment,” said Gonzalo Castro de la Mata, the Executive Director of Earthna Centre. …

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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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Technology

Volkswagen’s $1mn investment in Qatar to invigorate charging infrastructure

The group already offers four full-electric models in Qatar, with more expected in the coming year. German-Engineered Volkswagen Group has agreed one million dollar investment with Qatar to further develop…

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QatarEnergy increases efforts to address climate change

The strategy falls in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030’s environmental objectives. QatarEnergy is increasing its efforts to address climate change by updating its Sustainability Strategy, the Gulf state’s…

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