The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Wildlife Development Department, recorded 67 Hawksbill sea turtle nests at Fuwairit Beach during the 2026 nesting season, while 3,875 hatchlings successfully emerged and reached the sea.The Ministry reported that the overall results of the 2026 nesting season across the

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Marine Protection Department, has recorded the presence of a seahorse, locally known as “Bu Zizi,” within the Khor Al Adaid Reserve in the Sealine Beach area. The seahorse is considered a rare marine species of significant ecological importance. The

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Marine Protection Department, detected four fishing dhows during a nighttime inspection patrol and seized a number of prohibited fishing gear found on board. The confiscated equipment included non-compliant nylon fishing nets and “Al-Khiyah” nets, as part of the Ministry’s

Doha, August 15 (QNA) – The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), represented by the Wildlife Development Department, announced that its national project to limit and control the invasive Myna bird population in the Qatari environment continues to achieve tangible results by curbing the spread of the species and

Doha, August 09 (QNA) – The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change issued its report on the achievements of the environmental sector during the second quarter of this year, reviewing its technical and administrative efforts to preserve the environment. The report showed a notable increase in regulatory, technical and organizational

Doha, August 06 (QNA) – The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) showcased the operational mechanism of the “Smart Observer” boat, which is designed to monitor the marine environment and equipped with advanced systems to track environmental changes and collect samples and data from marine sites.The initiative is part

Vienna, July 20 (QNA) – The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), took part in the International Technical Meeting (INT7021), hosted in Vienna, Austria. The event was part of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) NUTEC Plastics Initiative, aiming to strengthen international efforts

Doha, July 19 (QNA) – Desertification and drought represent an increasing environmental and developmental challenge at the global level, in light of the accelerating pace of climate change and the continued pressures resulting from human activities, and the resulting degradation of land and natural resources, which threatens food security and

Doha, July 12 (QNA) – The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan statement added: May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for

Doha, July 07 (QNA) – Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites: the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Fire Station,