DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) participated in the fifth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2025, organised by the Ministry of Municipality under the theme “Towards Sustainable Wealth.” The Ministry featured a dedicated pavilion to highlight its efforts and pioneering projects in recycling and environmental sustainability.
This participation underscores the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the transition towards a fully integrated circular economy. This initiative aims to enhance the sustainability of natural resources and minimize the environmental impact of waste, aligning with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Ministry’s pavilion saw significant interest from visitors who learned about several of its key projects. Most notably, the Ministry unveiled for the first time the “Sustainable Modernization of Traditional Wooden Boats (Mahamel) in Qatar” project. This initiative aims to convert traditional dhows from diesel engines to solar-powered electric propulsion systems. This aligns with the national drive to reduce carbon emissions and promote ecotourism, all while preserving Qatar’s rich maritime heritage.
Preliminary results from the project indicate that this technology could reduce diesel consumption by approximately 55,000 kilograms annually and lower carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 143,000 kilograms. Detailed engineering studies were conducted, including field visits and structural analysis of reference vessels, with the “Al-Aroor” vessel serving as a practical model for estimating expected performance.
