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Doha Book Fair a gateway to promoting exchange of cultural experiences: Minister

Published: 17 Jan 2022 - 08:41 am | Last Updated: 17 Jan 2022 - 08:42 am
Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani visiting Doha International Book Fair, yesterday.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani visiting Doha International Book Fair, yesterday.

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Doha:  Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani underlined that Doha International Book Fair is an important cultural gateway for all segments of society for its contribution to promoting the exchange of cultural experiences among world countries.

The Minister noted that Doha has hosted many countries from around the world in the Fair throughout its history, enabling the exchange of cultural and intellectual sciences and introducing the latest international publications.

In press statements during his visit to the Fair yesterday, the Minister said that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is keen on consolidating the culture of reading and science among its staff, by encouraging the development of the scientific research aspect and providing the best capabilities to launch the most important books and scientific research, especially in the fields of environment and climate change, to ensure the development of its mechanism of action in the long-term.

The Minister noted that the Ministrys pavilion participating in the Fair includes a distinguished number of publications concerned with the environment, adding that a scientific book on the use of recycled stones in construction was launched yeserday, with the aim of supporting the sustainable development strategy through the effective implementation of recycled stones in construction, thus enhancing Qatar National Vision 2030 and the sustainable development goals, with a great focus on preserving and protecting the environment. 

He pointed to the Ministry’s keenness to issue books that highlight its achievements and efforts.