The Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurating the project.
Doha: The Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani inaugurated the first phase of water pumping of the strategic mega reservoirs project and pumping stations in the Umm Salal area on Thursday. The launch of the first phase of the water pumping is part of the implementation of the state's plans to raise strategic water reserves.
The Prime Minister toured the control room and the pumping station and listened to a detailed explanation on water storage and pumping as well as control mechanisms and methods of work in the reservoirs.
He praised the mega strategic project implemented by Kahramaa in the water sector, which has the largest reservoirs of its kind at the world level, lauding the technology used in the project and Kahramaa's efforts to enhance the water security of Qatar.
The Prime Minister also expressed government's support for this important strategic project which contributes to improving the quality of life in Qatar, supporting food security, meeting the growing demand for water and contributing to enhancing the water sector's ability to meet the country's comprehensive development needs.
His Excellency also directed that efforts must continue to provide water services in a sustainable manner to all sectors in the country and according to the highest quality standards.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada and Kahramaa President Essa Hilal Al Kuwari, and other senior officials.
