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Qatar to generate additional $17bn by 2030 with circular economy, says IPA Qatar

By Press release on August 30, 2022

Doha: With proper implementation of a circular economy (CE), Qatar is set to generate an additional $17bn by 2030, corresponding to 10 percent of its GDP, as well as create an estimated 9,000-19,000 jobs by 2030, increase disposable income, and attract more greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (IPA […]

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: first carbon-neutral stadium in tournament

By Third party content on July 14, 2022

World Cup Stadiums Cooling Technology Engineer, Dr. Saud Abdel Ghani, has said that fans will enjoy a wonderful view of the World Cup matches inside the eight stadiums, which were built with a unique international design that contains all the details of the Gulf heritage and popular legacies in the region, which makes the tournament […]

Qatar Airways launches voluntary carbon offset programme for corporate and trade clients

By Press release on April 28, 2022

Qatar Airways has launched a voluntary carbon offset programme for its corporate and trade clients. The programme enables customers to offset their own carbon emissions via a dedicated web portal before or after a flight and uses the IATA industry best practice for calculating CO2 emissions, and has been designed to simplify the process for […]

HIA sets the standard for green airports as it achieves another milestone in environmental sustainability

By Press release on April 24, 2022

To meet Hamad International Airport's (HIA) commitment to environmental preservation and its objective of achieving zero landfill, the airport is recycling organic compost from green waste generated during landscaping activities. As a result, organic compost is being used at the airport as fertiliser for landscaping, reducing the use of synthetic chemical fertilisers and its risks. This initiative intends to generate about 3,979 tons of […]

Webinar: 3 actions your business should take this year to prepare for 2024

By Alice Corrigan on April 1, 2022

Perhaps you’ve noticed that a growing number of companies are innovating new products and capturing new markets by focusing on sustainable products and services. Companies are finding that having a well-structured approached to sustainability is popular with buyers, who are shifting more business to them as a result. And companies with a clear sustainability focus […]

Qatar to open first community recycling hub in Education City

By Third party content on March 29, 2022

The new initiative aims to encourage the community to start recycling in an effort to help the country’s sustainability goals. To mark Global Recycling Day, Qatar Foundation (QF) has announced its plans to build Qatar’s first-ever recycling hub to encourage sustainability within the community. Covering more than 8,000sqm in Education City, Green Island will feature six recycling […]

Over 1,100 electric buses set to transport fans at ‘green’ Qatar 2022

By Press release on April 24, 2021

More than 1,100 electric buses are set to transport spectators during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, authorities announced, as part of Qatar’s continued efforts to organise a carbon-neutral mega sporting event. “The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) in coordination with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and the Ministry of Transport and Communications is […]

Kahramaa launches pilot project to store electrical energy using batteries

By Press release on August 14, 2020

The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) launched the first pilot project to store electrical energy using batteries in the State of Qatar, in cooperation with Al Attiyah Group and Tesla Incorporation, where the batteries were connected to a substation related to the local Nuaija station on a voltage of 11 kV, which is […]

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