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Qatargas launches annual Beach Cleaning Day in Al Fuwairit

Qatargas launches annual Beach Cleaning Day in Al Fuwairit
Posted by on Apr 10, 2013 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
Over 250 Qatargas employees participated in the first annual Qatargas beach clean-up held on 6th April at Al Fuwairit beach, 80 kilometers North of Doha. The initiative in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, reiterates the Company’s continued commitment towards environmental protection and aims to protect the natural beauty of the State of Qatar for generations to...
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InSinkErator and Reesha hold LEED Green Associate training course in Qatar

InSinkErator and Reesha hold LEED Green Associate training course in Qatar
Posted by on Apr 8, 2013 in Environment | 0 comments
InSinkErator, the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for home and commercial use, and its partner, Reesha, a company providing plans and ideas that help make houses, companies and the environment a better and greener place, recently held a successful Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate training...
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No Paper Day Qatar unites organisations across Qatar in drive to reduce paper waste

No Paper Day Qatar unites organisations across Qatar in drive to reduce paper waste
Posted by on Apr 4, 2013 in Environment, NGO | 0 comments
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) called for individuals and organisations nationwide to take part in an initiative today to reduce paper waste in the country, which is currently estimated at 5.4 million sheets of paper a day.  “No Paper Day Qatar” asked participants to record the amount of paper they use in a day and compare it to the amount they save on 4 April.  It also...
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More Qatari students opt for green research: QSLP

More Qatari students opt for green research: QSLP
Posted by on Mar 29, 2013 in Education & Culture, Environment | 0 comments
There is a growing interest in environmental sustainability research in Qatar, an official of Qatar Science Leadership Programme (QSLP) said on Thursday. Speaking to Qatar Tribune on the sidelines of the information session organised by the QSLP at the Texas A&M University in Qatar, Head of Research Training and Development Research at QF, Dr Ayman Bassil said that more QSLP...
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al khaliji hosted a family event on environmental awareness

al khaliji hosted a family event on environmental awareness
Posted by on Mar 29, 2013 in Banking, Finance & Insurance, Environment | 0 comments
Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Q.S.C, in line with its corporate social responsibility strategy, partnered with the Friends of the Environment Center (FEC) and held a family event at “Flower Each Spring“ camp. The aim of the event was to create greater environmental awareness among staff members,acquainting them with the characteristics of the country’s environment...
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St. Regis Doha goes dark for Eath Hour 2013 as part of worldwide movement for environment

St. Regis Doha goes dark for Eath Hour 2013 as part of worldwide movement for environment
Posted by on Mar 24, 2013 in Business, Environment, Tourism, Transport & Leisure | 0 comments
The St. Regis Doha joined millions around the world in turning off lights for Earth Hour 2013 to illuminate a powerful message about environmental awareness and action. Earth Hour 2013 took place on March 23 at 8:30 p.m. local time. Created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Earth Hour is the largest movement for the planet in human history, spanning 7,000 cities, 152 countries, with a...
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Wyndham Grand Regency Doha “Flips the Switch” for Earth hour

Wyndham Grand Regency Doha “Flips the Switch” for Earth hour
Posted by on Mar 24, 2013 in Business, Environment, Tourism, Transport & Leisure | 0 comments
Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is proudly participating in the Earth Hour global initiative by turning their lights down and promoting energy conservation. During Earth Hour, individuals, businesses, and governments around the world turn out their lights to demonstrate their commitment to environmentally sustainable action. Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour has grown into a...
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Kahramaa to mark water day with a slew of activities today

Kahramaa to mark water day with a slew of activities today
Posted by on Mar 22, 2013 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
As the world celebrates World Water Day on Friday, the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation ‘Kahramaa’ has lined up a series of events to mark the occasion. The most important of the programmes will be the staging of a play emphasising the importance of water conservation. The play titled ‘Tarsheed Al Kahir’ will be staged at Qatar National Theatre for three days...
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Qatar moving toward cleaner environment

Qatar moving toward cleaner environment
Posted by on Mar 22, 2013 in Environment | 0 comments
Qatar’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels will receive a fillip from a path-breaking new partnership between Siemens and GreenGulf. Siemens is the world’s largest provider of environmental technologies, whereas GreenGulf is a pioneering Qatar-based renewable energy and clean technology company. They are signing a memorandum of understanding for...
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Demand for freshwater rises to 14% between 2011 and 2022

Demand for freshwater rises to 14% between 2011 and 2022
Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Environment | 0 comments
As Qatar is one of the countries with the lowest rainfall in the world (about 80 mm per year), sustainable water management is one of the priority targets identified in the Qatar National Development Strategy 2011-2016. Achieving this requires a strong cooperation between the different user groups of water (private households, industry, agriculture, commercial sector), water producers...
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Ooredoo celebrates Earth Hour 2013

Ooredoo celebrates Earth Hour 2013
Posted by on Mar 21, 2013 in Environment, Telecom, IT & Media | 0 comments
For the fifth year in a row, Ooredoo will join major companies around the world on Saturday 23 March in marking Earth Hour 2013. The company will switch off the lights and non-essential systems at both its iconic tower in West Bay and its Airport HQ, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Ooredoo was the first company in Qatar to publically commit to Earth Hour in 2009, taking part in the world’s...
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QP’s Industrial Cities celebrates ‘Tree Day’ in Ras Laffan

QP’s Industrial Cities celebrates ‘Tree Day’ in Ras Laffan
Posted by on Mar 15, 2013 in Energy, Oil & Gas, Environment | 0 comments
Qatar Petroleum’s Industrial Cities marked its annual “Tree Day” last Monday with the planting of 2,013 trees in Ras Laffan’s mango plantation. The tree planting activity was led by Mr. Abdullatif Ibrahim Al-Mohanadi, Manager of Industrial Cities Operations, along with Mr. Jumaa Al-Muraikhi, Director of Al-Khor/Al-Thakhira Municipal Council, and Mr. Yousef Al-Khulaifi, Director...
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