The Expo 2023 Doha will be an opportunity to improve agriculture and develop green cities in Qatar and the region, a top official has said.
Talking to Qatar Radio Wednesday, the event's secretary-general Mohamed al-Khoury said that Expo 2023 Doha will be attended by government entities, private companies and universities that are expected to present research papers and display new farming methods including the technology to reduce water consumption and cooling the greenhouses.
The first International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)-approved A1 World Horticultural Expo in the Middle East, will be open from October 2, 2023 to March 28, 2024. Al-Khoury said that efforts are on to ensure the participation of relevant bodies from across the world. Organisers have so far said that the expo has the capacity to host 80 countries.
Works are ongoing at Al Bidda Park, the home of Expo 2023 Doha. The event will occupy 1.7mn sqm and divided into three zones – International Zone, Family Zone and Cultural Zone. Preparations are on by the Ministry of Municipality while working on the first-ever tour of Expo House, Expo 2023 Doha’s unique legacy building.
Covered in greenery, the Expo House has the form of a hill and is integrated into the landscape of Al Bidda Park. It’s shaped like a semicircle, with a vast open space in front and a fountain as a centrepiece, while the benches along the sides of the pavilion form a natural amphitheatre offering stunning views and a perfect spot for the Expo’s events and gatherings.
Mohamed al-Khoury
