{
  "id": 10438932,
  "title": "State of Qatar lays foundation stone for its pavilion at International Horticultural Exhibition \"GREEN×EXPO 2027\" in Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/state-of-qatar-lays-foundation-stone-for-its-pavilion-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T12:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734329/qatar/state-of-qatar-lays-foundation-stone-for-its-pavilion-at-international-horticultural-exhibition-greenexpo-2027-in-japan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State of Qatar has officially begun the construction phase of its pavilion at the International Horticultural Exhibition GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama, Japan. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place, marking the start of the project's implementation. The ceremony was attended by Qatar's ambassador to Japan, the Commissioner General of the Qatar Pavilion, and the Director of Projects Management and Development Department at the Ministry of Municipality. The pavilion's design was chosen through a national competition involving 40 female architecture students from Qatar University. The design incorporates elements of traditional Qatari architecture and emphasizes sustainability, nature, and community. Qatar's participation in the expo is seen as a continuation of its successful experience hosting the 2023 Expo in Doha.",
  "summary": "The State of Qatar held the foundation stone laying ceremony for its pavilion project at the International Horticultural Exhibition \"GREEN×EXPO 2027\" in Yokohama, Japan, marking the start of the proje...",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar begins construction of pavilion for GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Japan.",
    "Foundation stone laying ceremony attended by Qatar's ambassador.",
    "Pavilion design chosen through national competition of female architects."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}