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Ministry of Municipality, Indian Embassy mark World Environment Day with tree-planting event

Published: 05 Jun 2026 - 10:46 am | Last Updated: 05 Jun 2026 - 10:47 am
Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul with Assistant Director of the Public Parks Department Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed and other officials planting a sapling during the event.

Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul with Assistant Director of the Public Parks Department Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed and other officials planting a sapling during the event.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: In celebration of World Environment Day, the Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Parks Department and Doha Municipality, organised a tree-planting event in cooperation with the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the country’s ongoing Plant 10 Million Trees Initiative.

The event brought together officials from the Ministry of Municipality, representatives of the Indian Embassy, and members of the Indian community, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental sustainability and green development.

Among the attendees was H E Vipul, Ambassador of India to Qatar, who joined participants in planting trees to support efforts aimed at increasing green spaces and promoting environmental awareness.

The event was also attended by Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed, Assistant Director of the Public Parks Department; Sheikh Suhaim Al Thani, Head of the Media Affairs Unit at the Public Parks Department; and Salem Al Ahwal, Head of the Parks and Recreation Section at Doha Municipality.

The tree-planting initiative forms part of Qatar’s broader environmental strategy to enhance biodiversity, improve urban landscapes, and contribute to sustainable development goals. It also highlights the importance of community engagement in environmental conservation and climate action.

The Ministry of Municipality continues to advance the 10 Million Trees Initiative through partnerships with government entities, diplomatic missions, private sector organisations, and community groups, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to creating a greener and more sustainable future.