Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, held an event as part of its "Plant a Tree” initiative launched in 2021 to plant a tree for every million passenger trips taken by the Doha Metro until 2030.During the event at Al Gharrafa Air-Conditioned Park, officials from Qatar Rail and Public Parks Department at the Ministry of Municipality participated in planting 91 trees, representing 91mn passenger trips on the Doha Metro since June 2021.In the World Environment Day celebrations in 2021, Qatar Rail had planted 28 trees, represented 28mn passenger trips since the launch of the Doha Metro services in May 2019.On this occasion, Ajlan Eid al-Enazi, chief of Strategy and Business Development at Qatar Rail, said: "Until 2030, we are committed to the implementation of the 'Plant a Tree' initiative, which reflects our dedication and commitment to preserving and improving our environment. It is also a part of our vision to provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly transportation and encourage community members to use it."Besides their ecological significance, these trees will stand as living witnesses to Qatar Rail's ongoing commitment to environmental preservation, supporting conservation plans, and tree-planting initiatives that aim to enhance environmental sustainability efforts in Qatar."Qatar Rail works closely with various stakeholders in the country to raise awareness about environmental and sustainability issues, providing opportunities for community members to contribute to building a sustainable future by using eco-friendly transportation options such as Doha Metro, thereby reducing the negative impact of traditional transportation methods.
June 06, 2023 | 12:37 AM