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Hawksbill sea turtle nesting season has ended - MoECC

August 02, 2026 | 12:00 AM

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the successful conclusion of the 2026 hawksbill sea turtle nesting season, which ran from April 1 to August 1.The season culminated in the release of hatchlings into their natural marine habitat as part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered species.

The MoECC noted that throughout the nesting season it implemented a range of specialised field programmes and dedicated beach patrols to provide suitable nesting conditions and safeguard turtle nesting sites.Monitoring operations covered key beaches, including Al Huwailah, Al Jassasiya, Al Maroona, Al Ghariya, and Al Mufayr, besides a number of other coastal locations across the country, contributing to the season’s success.

According to the ministry, the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Protection Project was launched in 2003 in co-operation with QatarEnergy and the Environmental Science Centre at Qatar University.Over the past five years, the initiative has released more than 60,000 hatchlings into Qatar’s marine environment, reinforcing national efforts to restore and sustain hawksbill turtle populations.The ministry stressed that the project is one of Qatar’s leading biodiversity conservation initiatives.

It has played a significant role in increasing the population of hawksbill sea turtles, reducing the risks facing this critically endangered species, and raising public awareness of the importance of protecting marine wildlife.Conserving sea turtles, the MoECC noted, is essential to maintaining healthy marine ecosystems and ensuring long-term ecological balance.

The ministry also explained that the hawksbill turtle nesting season in Qatar typically extends from early April through late June, when female turtles return to nest on the country’s northern beaches, including Fuwairit, Ras Laffan, Al Maroona, Al Ghariya, Al Huwailah, Al Jassasiya, and Al Mafjar, as well as on the islands of Umm Tais, Ras Rakan, Shraouh, and Halul.The eggs hatch around two months after they are laid, after which the hatchlings instinctively make their way to the sea, marking the final stage of one of Qatar’s most important wildlife conservation programmes.

August 02, 2026 | 10:10 AM

Qatar Red Crescent Society , British embassy Doha sign oooperation agreement

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the British Embassy Doha to launch a continuation of the Psychosocial Support for Palestinian Families Hosted in Qatar project through March 2027. The agreement was signed by Acting Secretary-General of QRCS Abdullah Sultan Al Qatan and HE Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the State of Qatar Neerav Patel. Commenting on the agreement, Assistant Secretary-General for Relief and International Development at QRCS, Mohamed Bader Al Sada said, "This agreement reflects our common belief that mental health and psychosocial support are essential pillars of humanitarian response." "Helping people recover from trauma is not only about addressing today's challenges - it is about restoring hope, strengthening resilience, and enabling a better future."Phase 3 builds on the important work carried out by our Emergency Response Unit for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support during the previous two phases in serving the Palestinians evacuated from Gaza to Qatar," Al Sada continued, saying, "As we move forward, our focus is shifting from emergency response to a more sustainable approach that emphasizes community empowerment, institutional development, and long-term capacity-building. "Behind every activity we implement and every milestone we achieve are families who have endured unimaginable hardship. Our responsibility goes beyond meeting immediate needs. It is to help people regain a sense of security, restore their confidence, and move forward with hope and dignity. "This agreement reaffirms the shared commitment of QRCS and the British Embassy to supporting the Palestinian families hosted in Qatar throughout their journey of healing and recovery. It also demonstrates what can be achieved when humanitarian partners work together with a shared vision and a common purpose," he concluded. For his part, HE the British Ambassador remarked, "Over the past two years, the partnership has delivered vital mental health and psychosocial support to the Palestinian families hosted in Qatar, creating safe spaces, strengthening communities, providing therapy, and supporting those facing difficult circumstances." "This third phase will continue support for affected families while also investing in the future," added His Excellency. "Through psychological first aid and wellbeing programs in schools, it will help equip teachers and young people with the tools to build resilience and mental wellbeing."

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