{
  "id": 10513372,
  "title": "Qatar lays foundation stone for its pavilion at ‘GREEN×EXPO 2027’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/qatar-lays-foundation-stone-for-its-pavilion-at-green-expo-2027",
  "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/qatar-lays-foundation-stone-for-its-pavilion-at-greenexpo-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On March 10, 2023, Qatar laid the foundation stone for its pavilion at the upcoming INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION GREEN×EXPO 2027, which is set to take place from March 19 to September 26, 2027, in Yokohama, Japan. This ceremony marked the beginning of the implementation phase for the pavilion project as part of Qatar's preparations for the international event. The foundation stone-laying ceremony was attended by several key officials from both the Qatar and GREEN×EXPO 2027 sides, including Jaber Jarallah al-Marri, the Ambassador of Qatar to Japan and Commissioner General of the Qatar Pavilion at the Expo, Dr Fayqa Abdullah Ashkanani, and Engineer Abdulaziz al-Rumaihi.\n\nThe design of the pavilion was chosen through a national competition organized by the Ministry of Municipality in collaboration with Qatar University and Msheireb Properties. This design was inspired by aspects of Msheireb's architectural language, incorporating a modern interpretation of the traditional Qatari fareej, which combines contemporary architecture, nature, and community elements. The pavilion aims to integrate plants, trees, and open spaces into its design, reflecting the Expo's focus on placing nature and sustainability at the forefront of the visitor experience.\n\nAmbassador Jaber Jarallah al-Marri highlighted that this milestone in Qatar's participation in GREEN×EXPO 2027 reflects the strong friendship and cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of horticulture, sustainability, innovation, and international cooperation. He emphasized that environmental sustainability is a key pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, focusing on sustainable agriculture, food security, and water resource preservation.\n\nDr Fayqa Abdullah Ashkanani noted that the working teams are concentrating on turning the design vision into a cohesive experience that showcases Qatar's leading initiatives in sustainability and food security. She added that the experience gained from hosting Expo 2023 Doha for Horticulture will serve as a strong foundation for Qatar's participation in Yokohama. The GREEN×EXPO 2027 is expected to be one of the most prominent international exhibitions in horticulture, sustainability, and the environment, attracting millions of visitors from Japan and around the world.",
  "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...",
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}