Qatar's Initiatives Lead to 32% Fall in Waste
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BUSINESS | 13 SPORT | 19 Qatar among top Mcllroy eyes sovereign bond breakthrough issuers in Q2, 18 win Thursday 9 August 2018 | 27 Dhul Qa’da I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7613 | 2 Riyals Ɲ@ Qatar's Fastest Mobile Network Ɲ®ƝƝ® Qatar’s initiatives lead Prime Minister meets outgoing Swiss Ambassador to 32% fall in waste SACHIN KUMAR The total waste reducing the total losses of THE PENINSULA generated in the potable water and reducing the country has declined per capita consumption of water DOHA: Qatar has made big by 15 percent through the strides in the area of efficient by around 32 percent National Program for Conser- use of natural resources. Due to since 2011. According vation and Energy Efficiency (Tar- various efforts taken by the to the ‘Second sheed) by 2020. It also aims to government, the total waste Voluntary National reduce the depletion of ground- generated in the country has water and the development of the fallen significantly. Review, 2018’, the aquifer and strengthen the inte- The total waste generated in total waste declined grated management of water and the country has declined by from about 12.1 electricity and reduce the rate of around 32 percent since 2011. million tonnes in 2011 consumption of electricity per According to the ‘Second Vol- capita by eight percent through untary National Review, 2018’, to about 8.2 million Tarsheed. the total waste declined from tonnes in 2017. The It also targets to increase the about 12.1 million tonnes in 2011 country has succeeded proportion of recycled materials to about 8.2 million tonnes in of construction projects in the in keeping the level Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani met yesterday 2017. country to 20 percent of total morning with Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation, Etienne Thevoz, on the occasion of the end of “The Government has of domestic waste at materials used and deep the rate his tenure in the country. The Prime Minister and Interior Minister wished the Ambassador success encouraged the efficient use of 1.3kg per person per of domestic waste generation in his future tasks and the relations between the two countries further progress and prosperity. natural resources, green initia- day. under 1.6 kg per person per day tives and buildings by reducing during the period 2018-2022. waste production through The strategy aims to build a reduction and recycling, and the solid waste. The government community that has environ- development and implemen- gives special attention to waste mental awareness and supports tation of programs and projects management and treatment, due environmental sustainability. related to pollution and solid to its keenness to reduce waste’s In 2011, the Solid Waste First day of Dhul Hijjah on August 12 waste recycling (construction, effects on health, maintain civic Treatment Plant was opened in THE PENINSULA building waste, and domestic view of the country, and promote Mesaieed. The tire recycling Crescent Sighting Committee at Hijjah crescent of 1439 H will dis- waste) from about 9.6 million waste reduction practices. project was launched in 2012, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic appear from the skies of Doha tonnes in 2011 to about 4.6 million Qatar has succeeded in where the recycling rate DOHA: The new crescent of Dhul Affairs. on Saturday (August 11, 2018), the tonnes in 2017,” said the report. keeping the level of domestic reached more than 60 percent. Hijjah of 1439 H will appear on Astronomy expert at Qatar day of sighting, at 6.23pm, while “The total waste also waste at 1.3kg per person per Construction sector came at 29 Dhul Qa’da (August 11) at Calendar House Dr. Beshir the sun will set at 6.12 pm, which decreased from about 12.1 day. Qatar’s Second National the top in terms of the amount 12:59pm, Doha local time, which Marzouk said that crescent of means that the crescent will million tonnes in 2011 to about Development Strategy (2018- of treated waste, with 55.7 is the day of sighting, according Dhul Hijjah of 1439H will be born remain after the sunset in the 8.2 million tonnes in 2017,” 2022) includes many goals that percent of total waste in 2015. to astronomical calculations by after the partial eclipse of the sun skies of Doha for a period of 11 noted the report. seek to ensure sustainable con- Around 3,002 tons of domestic Qatar Calendar House. Hence reaches its peak. The eclipse will minutes. Total solid waste in Qatar sumption and encourage effi- waste were generated on a daily Sunday (August 12) is the reach its peak on Saturday at Therefore, Saturday, August amounted to 7.7 million tonnes in cient use of natural resources. basis in 2015, which meant that beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1439 H. 12:46pm, the moment before the 11, is the end of Dhul Qa’da 1439 2015. The construction sector is a One of the goals is to preserve the average was 1.23 kg per The decision of the entry of birth of Dhul Hijjah crescent. H and Sunday, August 12, is the major contributor in generating and develop water resources by capita on a daily basis. Dhul Hijjah is legitimised by the He pointed out that Dhul beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1439 H. Stadium to resemble Municipalities to hold waves on dhows inspections before Eid Construction cranes over the Al Wakrah Stadium being built SIDI MOHAMED health requirements, especially for the 2022 FIFA World Cup THE PENINSULA the work at abattoirs. to be held in Qatar. One of Through planned drives, the the stadiums to be built from DOHA: As Eid Al Adha nears, Doha Municipality will verify scratch, the Al Wakrah Stadium different municipalities of the the validity of special offers of is racing towards completion country have started giving some food items and their pres- ahead of schedule. The unique final touches to preparations entation and storage, in look of the stadium is inspired especially related to slaughter addition to the inspection of by the waves on the dhows. of sacrificial animals. shops selling meat, fish and The stadium will have a The municipalities at the poultry in the complexes and seating capacity of 40,000. Ministry of Municipality and consumer goods retailers. The venue will host matches Environment have announced The plan includes the mon- through the 2022 FIFA World their readiness for Eid Al Adha itoring of the food units in the Cup quarter-finals. through intensifying monitoring markets and the municipal areas, PIC:BAHER AMIN/THE of food establishments espe- as well as the inspections by the PENINSULA cially slaughterhouses, butch- general control department. eries and consumer Inspectors will capture street complexes. and roaming butchers in coor- The campaigns aim at dination with the Criminal Inves- ensuring compliance with nec- tigation Department at the Min- essary health and hygiene con- istry of Interior. Asean to strengthen business ties with Qatar ditions in handling foodstuff In the camel and cow abat- before selling them. toirs, the work of the unit will Doha Municipality yesterday be from 5am to 3pm on all days RAYNALD C RIVERA look forward to increase bilateral investments enhance the plenty of opportunities for the said in a statement that it had of the week, except Friday, THE PENINSULA of Southeast Asia and Qatar.” development of partnership,” he said. set a plan for the work of the when it will work from 5am to The envoy said the distance that sepa- Fadil believes the meeting in March health control departments and 11am and from 1pm to 6pm. The DOHA: Embassies of Asean member coun- rates Asean and GCC “has been narrowed between ACD ambassadors and Prime Min- will start inspection drives from work at automated abattoir will tries in Qatar look forward to further down by developments of investment oppor- ister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh August 12 (Sunday) of sweets, be from 5am to 6pm on all days strengthening partnership and increasing tunities through high level visits between Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and chocolates and nuts shops. It will except Friday. Friday it will be bilateral investments with Qatar, Malaysian the two regions.” In particular, he highlighted the upcoming meetings with Qatari Ministers conduct daily inspection of from 5am to 10pm. Ambassador to Qatar H E Dato’ Ahmad Fadil the importance of recent and future visits will provide more opportunities for further shopping complexes, centres The municipalities have bin Shamsuddin has said. by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al engagement between Qatar and the Asean and consumer goods stores to advised people to get their Speaking at the celebration of the 51st Thani to Southeast Asia in bolstering part- member states. ensure the safety of the products animals slaughtered only at abat- Anniversary of Asean yesterday at Sheraton nership between Qatar and Asean. He said Asean’s official partnership with offered for sale. toirs and not at home to ensure Doha with Malaysia the current chairman of “The state visits of H H Sheikh Tamim Qatar is through the GCC while hailing Umm Salal Municipality has the safety of meat as abattoirs Asean Committee in Doha (ACD), Ambassador bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar to Qatar’s significant role in enhancing coop- also announced its readiness have veterinary doctors to check Fadil said, “The Asean Embassies accredited Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore last year eration between Asean and GCC. and started its inspection cam- the health of animals. in Doha namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the upcoming scheduled visits this year paigns on different food outlets Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam to the Philippines and Vietnam will further →CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 to be ensure they meet with →CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 02 HOME THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 2018 Foreign Minister receives Palestinian President Bedaya’s summer camp receives huge response THE PENINSULA The workshops were the opportunity to display their specially hosted to project at the “Made at Home” DOHA: The “Summer Entrepre- offer students with exhibition to be held in October neurship Camp” organised by 2018.