UDC to mark QSW 2026 with six community-focused initiatives across The Pearl and Gewan Islands

United Development Company (UDC) has announced six community-focused initiatives for the 11th edition of Qatar Sustainability Week (QSW) 2026, taking place from October 31 to November 7. The Pearl and Gewan Islands will host these activities, which aim to promote environmental awareness, community participation, and social responsibility. UDC's executive director, Abdullatif Ali al-Yafei, emphasized the importance of making sustainability practical and meaningful for the communities they serve.

The week will kick off with the SDG Ambassadors – Sustainable Race on October 31, a sustainability-focused run at Beach Centrale around Duck Lake. On the same day, the SDG Ambassadors Art Exhibition will open at Qanat Quartier, featuring 50 paintings, recycled artworks, and environmental sculptures. Created by children, the exhibition explores the relationship between people, the environment, and Qatar's maritime heritage.

Environmental awareness will be a central theme throughout the week, with Mangrove Restoration Project information sessions on Gewan Island, Plot 5. These sessions, supported by educational content and interactive resources, will focus on Qatar's mangrove ecosystems. A temporary mangrove nursery featuring 100 plants will also be set up at UDC's offices on November 5, encouraging employees to participate in the mangrove restoration effort.

Community engagement will extend to charity drives, family activities, and social media campaigns. A "Feed a Friend" book drive will run throughout the week at Gewan Island, Plot 4, collecting pre-loved books for children's education. A Community Garden Activation at Duck Lake on November 7 will bring families together for planting activities, face painting, and children's art projects.

The Plastic Recycling initiative on The Pearl Island has already collected 200 kilograms of recyclable plastic, reinforcing the concept of a circular economy within the islands' communities.