Environment Ministry supports ecotourism with Sealine Season in collaboration with Visit Qatar
The Ministry of environment and climate change (MOECC) is participating in the Sealine Season, organized by Visit Qatar in collaboration with several partners, as part of efforts to promote sustainable ecotourism. The event features educational trips to the Sealine Reserve, one of Qatar’s most prominent ecological areas, known for its natural diversity and hosting various species of wildlife.
The event also includes awareness exhibitions, sports activities, and educational programs aimed at highlighting the unique environmental value of the Sealine area, with a focus on the importance of preserving ecosystems and protecting wildlife.
In this context, Director of the Natural Reserves Department at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Saleh Hassan Al Kuwari, stated that the ministry’s participation in the Sealine Season aims to spread environmental awareness and encourage sustainable practices among visitors through interactive activities that emphasize the importance of conserving natural resources and ecological diversity.
He noted that the ministry welcomes ideas from all entities in the country, whether governmental or private, that contribute to enhancing ecotourism and organizing exceptional events in natural reserves, beaches, islands, and parks.
Al Kuwari added that the event features interactive displays about wildlife in Qatar, with a dedicated area showcasing the Arabian oryx as one of the country’s prominent environmental symbols. The event also offers visitors the opportunity to explore the Sealine Reserve and enjoy the experience of visiting sand dunes, while learning about the role of natural reserves in preserving Qatar’s environment.
He highlighted that the ministry will continue its efforts to raise environmental awareness and introduce the public to Qatar’s unique natural landmarks, stressing that the Sealine Season represents an ideal opportunity to educate visitors about the importance of wildlife and nature, thereby supporting ecotourism.
Saud Abdulaziz, an employee at the Sealine Unit, said that the area is one of the most prominent natural sites in Qatar, as it represents a successful model for sustainable ecotourism, noting that organizing the event in this area contributes to strengthening its position as a global tourist destination.
He explained that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change continues its efforts to promote eco-tourism, by organizing more events and programs that focus on entertainment, spreading environmental awareness and promoting sustainability, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 in achieving a balance between tourism development and environmental protection.
He pointed out that the Ministry, in cooperation with the concerned authorities, is keen to protect the ecosystems in the region during the establishment of entertainment events, by applying measures that include sound environmental planning and managing the event in a sustainable manner, with the aim of promoting awareness about responsible ecotourism, stressing that Qatar Tourism adhered, during the organization of the event, to all environmental guidelines set by the Department of Nature Reserves since the start of work on preparing the site, during the event, and even after its completion, to ensure that the area is returned to its previous nature.
For his part, Jassim Mohammed Al Mansoori stressed that what distinguishes the event of the Sealine Season is that it is held in one of the most famous nature reserves, not only in Qatar, but also in the region, pointing out that Sealine is widely popular among visitors to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, as he noticed the great turnout of GCC citizens to the region, which reflects the importance of holding such events that allow them to enjoy it more.
He noted that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is making great efforts to support the tourism sector in the country, by equipping natural reserves, islands, beaches and kindergartens to be distinctive recreational facilities that are in harmony with nature, pointing out that these sites have proven their ability to attract families, who have become preferable to other tourist facilities during the winter, because of the natural atmosphere suitable for them and their children.
