Seasonal rainfall across Qatar has played a significant role in revitalising natural vegetation, contributing to the regeneration of plant life in natural meadows (rawda) and open desert areas. This has expanded green cover and restored vitality to vast stretches of the country’s deserts.
Field inspections have been intensified in these meadows, where clear signs of recovery have been observed following the rainy season. Specialised teams reported a noticeable increase in vegetation density, along with the natural regrowth of seedlings across multiple sites.
He stressed that community awareness is a fundamental pillar of successful environmental protection, noting that preserving the meadows is a shared responsibility to ensure the renewal of plant life.
He added that the ministry expanded its outreach through partnerships with national entities, institutions, companies, and banks to promote collective environmental action. Campaigns targeted all age groups, including collaborations with educational institutions to deliver training programmes, workshops, and field activities such as planting and site clean-ups.
Meanwhile, Hamad Salem al-Nuaimi, director of the Wildlife Department, said rainfall is a key driver of environmental recovery, but its sustainability depends on protecting natural sites from harmful practices. He emphasised that the improvement is the result of continuous, integrated efforts in protection, rehabilitation, and monitoring—not rainfall alone.
He added that ongoing field monitoring and intensified inspection patrols during and after the rainy season have played a crucial role in restoring vegetation and strengthening the regenerative capacity of wild plants, with legal action taken against violators.
Al-Nuaimi stressed that protecting the meadows is not intended to restrict public access, but to regulate their use to ensure long-term environmental sustainability.
Additionally, Saleh Hassan al-Kuwari, Director of Natural Reserves, said the implemented management plans have helped protect vegetation cover within reserves, particularly after rainfall. He noted that protected sites have shown a significantly higher capacity for recovery than areas previously damaged.