The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the end of the camping season, with effect from April 29, in the northern and central regions of the country.
The MoECC said this through a post on Twitter.
Last month, the ministry had extended the camping period for the current season until April 29, instead of the original scheduled date of April 1, in the above-mentioned parts of Qatar. The decision was based on the directives of HE the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr Faleh bin Nasser al-Thani.
The MoECC had also decided to extend camping in the areas of Sealine and Al Udaid until May 20.
The decision to extend the camping season at Sealine and Al Udaid for an additional period, compared to other regions, was taken in view of a delayed start to camping in such areas. This, in turn, was because these places hosted a number of heritage events introducing visitors to the Qatari and cultural environment during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The camping began in these two areas late, and the ministry decided to compensate camp owners by delaying the end of camping there.
The MoECC had called on camp owners to preserve gardens and reserves, stressing the importance of everyone's commitment to the ministry's instructions at the end of camping, by not leaving waste inside the reserves, and collecting it in places specified by the authority. Cars were required to stick to paths set by the authorities, and not run over trees and plants.
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