The Secretary-General of the Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha, Eng Mohamed Ali al-Khouri, has stressed that the construction works for this major international event are complete and the Expo venue would be ready to receive visitors starting next September, one month ahead of the opening.
In his remarks to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the visit of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) delegation to the Expo venue, Eng. al-Khouri added that such major events are increasing over time and that the peak of Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha would be in Qatar's best weather (December, January, and February).
Al-Khouri welcomed the Secretary-General of the BIE and the accompanying delegation, who are visiting Doha to follow up on the progress of preparatory work and the latest developments for the opening of Expo 2023 Doha.
He pointed out that Qatar is working to provide the highest quality standards to attract more than 3mn visitors. He also said that Qatar is trying to attract all global technologies that limit desertification, contribute to increasing green areas and agricultural lands, and sustain limited water resources in the Gulf.
He added that Qatar encourages people to use modern agricultural methods and use modern technology that preserves water and that Qatar sends several messages through that event to young adults and new generations, highlighting the importance of agriculture and urging them to preserve the environment.
With its theme 'Green Desert, Better Environment,' Expo 2023 Doha will shed light on the challenges facing desert countries and constitute an opportunity to develop agriculture, green cities, and propose solutions to promote a prosperous green life in Qatar and the Middle East region.
The Expo will kick off at Al Bidda Park on Oct 2 and run until March 28, 2024, and is expected to attract more than 3mn visitors from more than 80 countries.
Eng Mohamed Ali al-Khouri
