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Al Wakrah Municipality's Services Affairs Department (Gardens Section) carried out a field campaign during the April-August period to reduce the spread of mosquitoes, as part of the “My City is Civilised” initiative to maintain a healthy and safe environment. The campaign included removal of harmful weeds, pruning and planting mosquito-repelling trees, and treating potential mosquito breeding sites in six main areas covering 54 blocks. A total of 161 trees were pruned, 556 neglected trees were removed, and 47 sites were cleared of harmful weeds. In addition, the Health Control Section conducted 2,421 inspection tours during August 25-31, resulting in the closure of one food establishment, the issuance of two violations, and the disposal of 154 unfit food items. Further, 5,250kg of fish were inspected at Al Wakrah market, of which about 25kg was destroyed, and 12 samples sent to the central laboratory for checking.

Al Arabi opened their 2025-2026 QSL Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Al Wakrah in the first round at Al Shamal Stadium Tuesday while Al Ahli and Al Duhail played out a goalless draw at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium.Al Arabi found the net through U-23 player Salem Reda in the 8th minute, Pablo Sarabia in the 41st, and Marwan Sherif in the 50th minute. Al Wakrah’s lone goal came from substitute Redouane Berkane in the 81st minute.Al Ahli and Al Duhail battled hard but weren’t able to break the deadlock, eventually settling for the stalemate.In the opening half, Al Ahli were a bit more forceful and even had a few chances but were not able to convert any.The second session saw Al Duhail push harder but luck eluded them as in the 54th minute an Adil Boulbina kick went on to hit the crossbar.The match was also marked by some rough tackles with Al Ahli picking up 4 yellow cards and Al Duhail 2.Today, four matches will be played, with Al Khor facing Al Bidda SC and Al Shahania taking on Al Sailiya in simultaneous kick-offs. Al Shamal will meet Umm Salal, while Al Rayyan will face Qatar SC in the day’s later fixtures.