Environment Minister visits research vessel Janan
As part of the ongoing efforts to support scientific research and enhance cooperation between national institutions, Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie conducted an inspection visit of Janan Research Vessel.
Accompanying the minister were Undersecretary of the Ministry and several senior officials, who were received by HE the President of Qatar University, Dr. Omar Mohamed al-Ansari, and Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies, Dr Aiman Erbad, alongside other senior university officials and environmental research specialists.
During the visit, the Minister listened to a detailed presentation about the ship’s capabilities and its important role in the field of marine research in the region.
The presentation included an explanation of the ship’s modern field equipment, such as advanced equipment for measuring the physical and chemical properties of marine water and soil, as well as techniques used to study marine biodiversity.
The visit also included a field tour of the vessel’s state-of-the-art laboratories, where mechanisms for conducting field experiments and analyzing environmental samples were demonstrated, with a focus on research aimed at protecting and ensuring the sustainability of Qatar’s marine environment.
At the conclusion of the visit, His Excellency the Minister praised the efforts made by Qatar University in the field of scientific research, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and the University to implement the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s strategy aimed at supporting scientific research and developing innovative solutions to preserve the environment.
He also mentioned that the research vessel ” Janan ” represents a vital tool in supporting research efforts in the field of marine environment, commending the advanced technical level of the vessel and the studies conducted aboard it.
