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Exploring the Joys of Nature DOHA TODAY PAGE | 08 PAGE | 10-11 PAGE | 14-15 Women push Sidra Sleep Lab 2019's finest: for greener sings sleep-well A beautiful year tomorrow lullaby for children in the theatres MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020 Email: [email protected] Exploring the joys of nature Camping is just not a pastime; it is a lifestyle Camping in vast open deserts is not just a pastime or play, rather it is a centuries-old lifestyle of the people of this region who love to spend their lives in the lap of nature. 2-3 PIC COURTESY: TWITTER.COM/VISITQATAR MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020 MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020 02 DOHA TODAY COVER STORY DOHA TODAY 03 Qatar is distinguished by its natural places which are suitable for camping, as Exploring the the campers and resi- dents of Arab and foreign nationalities flock to the camping areas with the beginning of winter and rainy season. Most part of the country has received To a question on how they organise their trips, he Al Shahaniya (Al Dosari Zoo), popular for Arabian oryx and Arabian Goitered gazelle - Nubian ibex; Al Qurum; joys of nature plenty of rain said: “Every Friday, we buy all necessary items and cook for ourselves using firewood in which everybody Al Dakhira; Al Reem reserve, represents almost all the this season. takes part that adds more fun to the trip.” quarter northwest of Qatar where oryx and Arabian Mokhtar, another camper, said: “The winter gazelles can be spotted; Al Ariq; Al Wasil; Al Masshabiya, camping trip offers us a get together with friends and Arabian oryx can be found here; Brouq and Al Rafaa. we indulge ourselves in many traditional games. Some- Al Dosari Zoo is one of the few places in the world times, we go out with our families and sometimes where the sea encroaches deep into the heart of the without them. We have formed teams to play some desert. This is the reason that Khor Al Odeid is also one sports and prepare barbecues at night.” of two marine reserves that the country has; the “Our children also enjoy these places and we are second marine reserve being Al Dakhira. educating them about the life in the desert and names To protect the wildlife, the Department of Pro- of trees. Every Friday, we spend around six hours at the tection and Wildlife at the Ministry of Municipality and camping site,” he added. Environment is conducting daily inspections and Also, there are some people who prefer going to recently the department recorded 393 violations of natural reserves to spend their time where they can see some provisions of environmental law during 2019. various animals and trees. The country has 12 land The violations included throwing wastes at undes- reserves and 2 marine reserves of which Khor Al Odeid ignated places, drifting on soil, grazing camels on pro- or 'Inland Sea' is the biggest nature reserve. Khor Al hibited pastures, hunting prohibited birds, cutting Odeid is a Unesco recognised natural reserve which is trees illegally and dumping sewerage water and one of Qatar's most impressive natural wonders. cement wastes at undesignated areas. The Ministry of Municipality and Environment has The Department deployed special patrolling teams developed a strategic plan to preserve the natural envi- across the country to protect the green land and envi- ronment in the country. Ministry officials frequently ronment of the country. A hotline 998 was also issued conduct checks to monitor violations and ensure that for citizens and expatriates to report to the endangered species of plants and animals are not Department if they come across any type of environ- harmed. mental violation. Some of the other nature reserves of Qatar include: PICS: BAHER AMIN/THE PENINSULA PIC COURTESY: WWW.SC.QA SIDI MOHAMED of life through exploring vastness of nature, indulging in The winter camping season 2019-20 began on as tents, seats, lighting and other requirements that guar- THE PENINSULA little adventures, meeting with friends, extended family October 30 last year and will continue until March 2020. antee them comfort amidst beautiful nature. members and enjoying the eager air of nights. The registration for the five-month long winter camping “We are keen to organise trips every weekend to Al amping in vast open deserts is not just a pastime The citizens and residents make special preparations season opened on October 14. Shamal (around 70km from Doha) along with our friends or play, rather it is a centuries-old lifestyle of the on weekends to spend some beautiful moments outside With the beginning of winter camping, many regular and relatives. It is a place where we find ourselves very people of this region who love to spend their the cities at the camping sites. Camping also provides a campers installed their tents under the sun and made all comfortable and enjoy good atmosphere, vastness of desert lives in the lap of nature. Now winter is back. The fun atmosphere for children tired of everyday-the-same necessary arrangements such as food, drink, and recrea- in addition to pleasant winds,” said a resident Salem. Cstart of winter season also brings back the season of school and study routines. tional provisions such as television and sports equipment, “In addition to its psychological and emotional ben- desert camping as thousands of people – particularly cit- In addition to recreational activities, camping also while others prefer organising the trip every weekend efits, such outings give campers a chance to meet their izens – indulge in camping in open, night-time-cold provides an important educational aspect to people who along with friends and family members. friends. Meeting with friends you miss for a long time is deserts to make their souls refresh and bodies agile. learn a lot about the life in the desert and practice many For citizens, the camping is part of Qatari traditions, one of the most beautiful moments, especially in the Many citizens and residents wait for the winter sports and traditional games. where the people looking for rest, tranquillity and recu- beautiful nature that make you happy,” he added. season every year so that they can enjoy camping and Qatar is distinguished by its natural places which are peration begin to head towards camping-areas to replace Another camper, Khaled Mohsin, commented: “We desert life. Cold weather, tranquillity attract people espe- suitable for camping, and the campers of Arab and other the city’s life with the wildlife. are organising these trips since last year. We do not find cially families to enjoy the camping season. nationalities flock to the camping areas with the Many people are keen to enjoy this season from the a suitable occasion that may bring us all together like No doubt, the camping season presents a great oppor- beginning of winter and rainy season. Most part of the first day as it starts. They organise trips to the wildlife this. We enjoy many traditional games that we used to tunity to nature-lovers to break their dull, hectic routine country, this year, has received plenty of rain. every week and purchase all necessary equipment such play in our countries.” MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020 MONDAY 6 JANUARY 2020 04 DOHA TODAY CAMPUS CAMPUS DOHA TODAY 05 He said that a corner will be dedicated to Banga- Bangladesh MHM School & College bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the library of Bang- ladesh MHM School & College during the celebration. “The corner will have the pictures, monuments of plans cultural events for 2020 Bangabandhu and the books written on him,” said Azad. Bangladesh MHM School and College celebrated 49th Victory Day of Bangladesh with great patriotic zeal and much passion with colourful functions organised at the School premises on December 16, 2019 paying tribute to the freedom fighters who made the supreme sacrifices in the War for Independence to free the nation in 1971. On this occasion, the institution holds the different event and activities like raising of National Flag with National anthem, prayer for the freedom fighters and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On this significant day the school arranged a vibrant cultural pro- gramme with an out- standing performance of respected Lecturer Abu Shama along with poem recitation, songs and other performance highl- Md. Zulfiker Azad iting the history, tradition were always available to support us. Our mornings were of the country. A challenge: Learn so energising that we never felt stress during the day. Students of Ele- “I ended up having a great team, amazing mentors, SANAULLAH ATAULLAH middle and high school students will be held on mentary School participated in drawing competition incredible friends from different parts of the world, and THE PENINSULA February 27. while their counterparts of middle school took part in a strong project idea … plus, of course, the first-place “Speech competition will be held on March 7 on the Patriotic Song, Drama competition. to create a startup prize of the Arab Innovation Academy!” she added. he Bangladesh MHM School & College has occasion of the Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Bangladesh School Qatar organised the Annual Every year, more than 200 participants of 30 planned to host several cultural and Rahman and his historical background,” said Azad. Science Fair and Arts and Crafts Exhibition-2019 in mid nationalities get together at QSTP for the AIA. They educational programmes and sport activities He said that Bangaldesh School will hold a number of September 2019. have to learn to create a startup in only 10 days. during 2020. The annual event calendar of activities on March 17 to celebrate Bangabandhu Sheikh Students of elementary, middle and high school par- in only 10 days This exciting challenge was what made Shaikha TBangaladesh School in Qatar includes 55 events that Mujibur Rahman’s 100th birth anniversary which coin- ticipated in the exhibition.
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