{
  "id": 19514018,
  "title": "New park opens in Al Rayyan with green spaces and sports facilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/new-park-opens-in-al-rayyan-with-green-spaces-and-sports-facilities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:45:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/11/2026/new-park-opens-in-al-rayyan-with-green-spaces-and-sports-facilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Municipality has inaugurated Al Wajbah Park in Al Rayyan, providing residents with a fresh recreational spot featuring lush green spaces, walking paths, a jogging track, and sports facilities. Spanning 18,383 square meters, the park boasts 10,351 square meters of green areas and around 260 trees, as part of the government's initiative to increase greenery and enhance living conditions.\n\nDeveloped by the Public Parks Department of the ministry in collaboration with Ashghal, the park comprises a 3,482-square-meter pedestrian walkway and a 463-meter jogging track. These facilities aim to motivate residents to embrace healthier lifestyles. Additionally, the park houses a 700-square-meter children's play area and a 115-square-meter fitness zone equipped with contemporary exercise equipment tailored to various age groups.\n\nThe park offers four public restrooms, 53 benches, and parking spaces for 56 vehicles. Assistant Undersecretary for Public Services Affairs at the Ministry of Municipality, Abdullah Ahmed Al Karani, highlighted that the opening underscores the ministry's ongoing commitment to expanding public parks and recreational facilities. He further stated that the ministry is undertaking projects to improve the quality of life and promote community engagement in sports and recreational activities within safe and well-equipped settings.\n\nMohammed Ibrahim Al Sada, Director of the Public Parks Department, emphasized that the park's design harmonizes environmental, recreational, and sporting requirements. The initiative aligns with the Ministry of Municipality's 2024-2030 strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has opened Al Wajbah Park in Al Rayyan, adding a new recreational destination for families and residents, with extensive green spaces, walking paths, a jogging track and dedicated sports facilities.</p> <p><img src=\"/get/maximage/20261111_1794408380-86963.jpg?1794408380\" style=\"width: 100%;\" /></p> <p>Covering a total area of 18,383 square metres, the…",
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  "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."
}