{
  "id": 8536381,
  "title": "Rehabilitation initiative at Rawdat Hawtan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/rehabilitation-initiative-at-rawdat-hawtan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733673/qatar/rehabilitation-initiative-at-rawdat-hawtan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) recently launched a rehabilitation initiative at Rawdat Hawtan, a northern region in Qatar, as part of their efforts to restore the country's rawdas (meadows), boost natural vegetation, and safeguard biodiversity and land ecosystems. The rehabilitation project involved planting 300 seedlings of native wild plants and scattering around 5,000 seeds of wild species well-suited to the location, with the aim of increasing vegetation density, facilitating natural regeneration, and improving the ecological state of the area.\n\nAdel Mohamed al-Yafei, head of the Wild Plant Section within the MoECC, emphasized that the ministry remains committed to implementing plans and initiatives focused on rehabilitating Qatar's rawdas and strengthening their natural vegetation. He explained that planting native species and disseminating their seeds are essential components of national efforts to conserve land ecosystems and protect biodiversity.\n\nAl-Yafei elaborated on the importance of cultivating local wild plants and spreading their seeds, stating that this contributes to the natural regeneration of vegetation, enhances natural habitats, and strengthens ecosystem stability. He highlighted that choosing plant species that are well-suited to the characteristics of each site is a crucial factor in the success and longevity of rehabilitation programs.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC)’s Wildlife Development Department has organised a rehabilitation initiative at Rawdat Hawtan in the northern region as part of its ongoing effort...",
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}