Beach, island clean-up campaigns conducted
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has carried out extensive clean-up campaigns at several beaches and islands as part of activities marking World Cleanup Day 2026, collecting approximately 1,603kg of waste and recyclable materials.</p> <p>Organised by the Ministry’s General Cleanliness Department, represented by the Beaches and Islands Section, the campaigns covered Zekreet, Simaisma…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Municipality conducted extensive clean-up campaigns at several beaches and islands to celebrate World Cleanup Day 2026, gathering about 1,603kg of waste and recyclable materials. Organized by the General Cleanliness Department, specifically the Beaches and Islands Section, the efforts targeted Zekreet, Simaisma Family Beach, Abu Samra, Ras Abu Fontas, and Al Jasasiya. The goal was to raise environmental awareness and foster a culture of beach cleanliness and coastal preservation.
A total of 469 participants from government bodies, civil society groups, private volunteers, schools, and community members took part in the campaigns. Collected items included general waste, recyclables, wood, bulky waste, and marine grass debris. Mohammed Faraj Al Kubaisi, Assistant Director of the General Cleanliness Department, emphasized that World Cleanup Day activities offer crucial opportunities to strengthen community partnerships and spread environmental awareness across various societal segments.
He highlighted the significant participation of government entities, private organizations, educational institutions, volunteers, and community members, indicating a growing shared responsibility for beach and environmental protection. Such collective efforts, he added, align with the Ministry of Municipality's commitment to achieving a clean and sustainable environment.
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