Qatar National Day/ Minister of Environment and Climate Change to QNA: QND Preserves Gains Made in Building Nation

Doha, December 17 (QNA) - HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani said that the State of Qatar celebrates on Dec. 18 of each year its glorious Qatar National Day (QND), the anniversary of the founding of the State of Qatar by Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, which is the day to celebrate belonging to the State of Qatar and remember the ancestors and fathers who founded this great entity and at the same time give an incentive to preserve the gains achieved and continue to build the country and strengthen its pillars for future generations. He added in an exclusive statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that this year's celebrations, under the slogan "Our Unity Source of Our Strength," come at a time when the country is hosting one of the most important sporting events in the world, namely the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is being held for the first time in the Middle East and the Islamic world since the first tournament launched in 1930. His Excellency hailed the achievements made by the state over the past years, affirming that the slogan of this year's QND, "Our Unity Source of Our Strength," was a motive to turn the dream into reality and for Qataris to prove all times that they keep the covenant of their fathers and grandfathers, and can complete the construction process. development, and prosperity, under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. His Excellency extended his warmest expressions of congratulations to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and to the great Qatari people, on this occasion, which is dear to all our hearts, and to bless the leadership, government, and people of the State of Qatar. HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani affirmed that the climate issue is a national priority for the State of Qatar. His Excellency added that Qatar has taken ambitious measures to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV) in protecting the environment, green growth, and limiting the effects of climate change, as the ministry has implemented programs and projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving ways of environmental protection, adapting climate change effects, optimal use of water to reduce its loss and encourage its reuse, enhancing gas and energy efficiency, waste recycling, and increasing green spaces. HE Minister of Environment and Climate Change indicated that Qatar is currently adopting a new monitoring, reporting, and verification system that provides decision-makers with the right information at the right time, allowing for informed decisions on a range of issues related to climate and the environment. His Excellency added that Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar fulfilled its commitment to organizing an environmentally friendly tournament and the first carbon-neutral tournament by using solar energy in stadiums and cooling and lighting technology that saves energy and water. (QNA)