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Italian Jannik Sinner completed a remarkable season by sealing his country a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the final at the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday.World number one Sinner produced a commanding display to outclass Tallon Griekspoor in a 7-6(2) 6-2 in the second singles rubber to wrap up the win after Matteo Berrettini comfortably beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 6-2 in the first singles clash.It was Italy’s third title in the elite men’s team competition following their triumphs in 1976 and last year.A week after capturing the ATP Finals title, Sinner led Italy to another triumph to cap a season in which he also won two Grand Slam titles.Paul Haarhuis’ Netherlands were looking to capture their first title in 104 years after reaching the final for the first time but favourites Italy simply overpowered them.Van de Zandschulp, who ended Rafa Nadal’s glittering career earlier in the week, never got going against an inspired Berrettini. Sinner was kept on his toes during a closely fought first set but eventually overwhelmed Griekspoor in the second to maintain his perfect record during this week’s competition.

Protesters clashed with police yesterday with at least two people killed in riots sparked by a survey investigating if a 17th-century mosque was built on a temple.Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP-led government of orchestrating the unrest to distract from allegations of electoral malpractice in recent bypolls.“Two persons were confirmed dead,” Pawan Kumar, a police officer in Sambhal in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, said, adding that 16 police officers were “seriously injured” during the clashes.The Press Trust of India news agency quoted officials saying three people had died.Street battles broke out when a team of surveyors entered the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on orders from a local court.Protesters yesterday hurled rocks at police, who fired tear gas canisters to clear the crowd.“The Supreme Court should immediately take cognizance of the conspiracy to spread tension in the name of survey and a case of disturbing peace and harmony should be registered against those who took sloganeers with them with the aim of disturbing social harmony and the Bar Association should also take disciplinary and punitive action against them. There was no hope from the UP government and administration, nor is there any now,” read a rough translation of another of Yadav’s posts on X. SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq also criticised the survey, citing the Places of Worship Act, 1991. “The Jama Masjid of Sambhal is a historic site. The Supreme Court had ruled that religious places as they existed in 1947 must remain unchanged,” Barq said.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen lit up the Las Vegas night after securing his fourth Formula One title in a row on Saturday in a race won by George Russell in a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton.Verstappen finished where he started in fifth but that was all the Dutch driver needed to put the championship, already effectively over, out of reach of McLaren rival Lando Norris with two rounds to spare.Norris took the chequered flag in sixth, also where he started, making a late pitstop for fresh tyres to secure a bonus point for fastest lap that still left him an insurmountable 63 points adrift.“What a season. Four times. Thank you guys. Thank you to everyone,” Verstappen said over the radio after being congratulated by team boss Christian Horner.“It was a little bit more difficult than last year but we pulled through and we gave it all.”Norris was quick to recognise his rival’s achievement: “As much as it hurts a little bit, saying congrats doesn’t hurt,” he said.“He drove an incredible season and when you have the quickest car he dominated and when he didn’t he was still there and always on my heels. He made my life tough, we made his tough at times I’m sure, but he drove a better season.”Russell led away cleanly from pole position, fending off Leclerc who surged from fourth to second at the start, and was never troubled as Hamilton charged back from 10th on the grid on a cold desert night.“I was planning on flying in a couple of hours but I’m definitely not getting on that flight,” said the race winner. “I will enjoy this evening with all my team.“It’s been a dream of a weekend. I don’t know how I’ve been so quick but I’m just enjoying this ride right now.”Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was third with team mate Charles Leclerc unhappy in fourth, after suffering early tyre trouble, as the Italian team cut the gap in the constructors’ standings to McLaren to 24 points.Oscar Piastri was seventh for McLaren, despite collecting a five second penalty for a false start, and Nico Hulkenberg was eighth for US-owned Haas.Yuki Tsunoda took points for RB in ninth and Verstappen’s struggling team mate Sergio Perez got himself back on the scoreboard in 10th. The midfield battle grew even more intense, with Renault-owned Alpine drawing a blank after the excitement of Pierre Gasly starting third.Gasly’s engine expired on lap 15 and Alpine dropped back from sixth to seventh in the standings, a point behind US-owned Haas.As fireworks lit up the skyline and the Bellagio hotel fountains played, Verstappen prepared to celebrate long into the night.“To stand here as a four-time world champion is of course something that I never thought was possible. So, at the moment I’m just feeling relieved, in a way, but also very proud,” he said.Only six drivers have won four titles and Verstappen is one of just two, with Sebastian Vettel, to have taken his first four consecutively.Only Britain’s Hamilton, Germany’s Michael Schumacher (seven each) and the late Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio (five) have won more. Frenchman Alain Prost also won four.“He’s been in a class of his own this year. He’s been absolutely outstanding,” said Horner.“He’s won eight Grands Prix, more than double anyone else on the grid.“He kept overdelivering, kept getting the results and performances. He deserves this fourth world championship. It puts him among the elite of the sport.”

The Qatar golf team delivered a remarkable performance by securing third place at the 43rd Pan Arab Golf Championship held at the Al Zorah Golf Club in Ajman, the UAE.The tournament, which featured competitors from 12 nations, saw Team Qatar earn the bronze medal with a cumulative score of 643 strokes over three days of intense competition.Morocco emerged victorious, capturing the gold medal with an outstanding total of 612 strokes, while the hosts UAE claimed the silver medal with a score of 638 strokes.Fahad Nasser al-Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Qatar Golf Association, underscored the importance of the Arab Golf Championship as one of the region’s most prestigious and competitive events.

Las Vegas: Max Verstappen hailed 2024 as his most impressive Formula One season, if not the best, after winning his fourth successive title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.The Red Bull driver told reporters he had not had the fastest car for 70% of the season, unlike 2023 when he won 19 of 22 races in the most one-sided campaign in the history of the championship.So far this year Verstappen has triumphed ‘only’ eight times in 22 and reaching double figures looks a stretch with two rounds to go and Mercedes, Ferrari and leaders McLaren all fighting for the top step of the podium.“Last year I had a dominant car but I always felt that not everyone appreciated what we achieved as a team, winning 10 in a row,” Verstappen said after finishing fifth in Saturday’s race to take an unbeatable lead in the standings.“Of course our car was dominant (last year) but it wasn’t as dominant, I think, as people thought it was. That (2023) is for sure my best season. I will always look back at it, because even in places where maybe we didn’t have the perfect set-up, we were still capable... our car was always quite strong, to win races. But I’m also very proud of this season because...for 70% of the season we didn’t have the fastest car, but actually we still extended our lead. So that is definitely something that I’m very proud of.”Verstappen started the campaign with seven pole positions in a row and won seven of the first 10 but then went on a streak of 10 winless races in a row.The latter part of the season has been about defending the sizeable lead built up in the early months.“Every championship has actually been very different in emotions,” said Verstappen. “It will never top the emotions of the first one because that is what you set out to do and that’s your ultimate dream and goal to win one. But then you know, the season has been very different to the second one and last year’s one. And that’s, I think, very beautiful because if they’re all fairly similar that’s not as exciting.“Honestly, when I crossed the line, I was just very relieved. I was like, it’s over. It’s been a tough run of races, and I’m very happy that it rained in Brazil,” he added, referring to his standout win from 17th on the grid. To be honest with you, when I look back at this season, probably in 20 years’ time when I’m retired, Las Vegas ’24 as a race is not going to be in my top 10. But it’s still very special to win it here.”

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli hardly put a foot wrong on their way to magnificent centuries in Perth on Sunday, as India declared on 487-6 and had Australia reeling at 12-3 at stumps and trailing by 521 runs on day three of the first test.The visitors scored 150 in their first innings before bowling out Australia for 104 while conditions still favoured seam.Jaiswal scored a consequential 161 to earn the title of heir-apparent to Kohli as India’s batting figurehead, but the former captain showed he is not ready to relinquish the reins just yet with a fine unbeaten 100.“Be fearless,” Jaiswal described his mindset to reporters.“It’s always special to score a hundred against one of the best in the world, so I really enjoyed it.”With a declaration looming and increasing urgency, Kohli broke his 16-month century drought in the final hour, sweeping Marnus Labuschagne for four to the rapturous approval of the crowd’s many Indian supporters.During a tricky 4.2 overs before stumps, paceman Jasprit Bumrah dismissed debutant Nathan McSweeney (zero) and Labuschagne (three), both lbw, while nightwatchman Cummins (two) edged Mohammed Siraj to the slips, leaving Usman Khawaja unbeaten on three with an almighty mountain to climb.“If a couple of guys find some form and score 80, 90, even a hundred, that’s the positive we can take out of it,” said pacer Josh Hazlewood.Resuming on 90 overnight, aided by a flattening pitch, Jaiswal brought up his fourth test hundred within the first hour audaciously upper-cutting Hazlewood (1-28) to deep fine leg.The emerging sensationThe emerging sensation had a moment to contemplate his celebration as umpires checked for a four or six, and upon confirmation that it flushed the boundary rope he raised his arms and embraced his opening partner KL Rahul.Rahul soon departed for 77, feathering paceman Mitchell Starc (1-111) to ’keeper Alex Carey, bringing India’s highest opening stand Down Under of 201 to an end.Jaiswal, whose innings started conservatively, became increasingly aggressive as the ball aged and the fielders tired, bashing and slashing to force unorthodox field placements including a fly slip 15 metres in from the boundary.His only false shot came when Cummins, around the wicket, cramped the batsman for room and a late cut flew just above the outstretched hand of Steven Smith at second slip.Jaiswal pushed his luck too far against all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (1-65), however, with a full-blooded cut gobbled up by Smith after lunch.A brief resurgence was in store for the world champions, who eked out three wickets in the space of 18 balls, but Kohli combined with allrounder Washington Sundar (29) to heap misery back on the beleaguered bowlers, who conceded 55 extras.Nathan Lyon (2-96) spun through Sundar’s defences, bringing debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy (38 not out) to the crease, who attacked the spread field with Kohli as skipper Bumrah eyed a declaration.Kohli dissected the field with ease, picking up eight fours and two sixes before blowing kisses to wife and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma upon reaching his 30th Test century.BRIEF SCORESAustralia 104 and 12 for 3 need 522 more runs to beat India 150 and 487 for 6 dec (Jaiswal 161, Kohli 100*, Rahul 77)

Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history on Sunday when he sold for a record $3.2mn, as teams splashed out on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.A total of 577 players are up for grabs at the two-day auction in Jeddah, with Pant, England veteran James Anderson and New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra among the top names.The 2023 record of 247.5mn rupees Kolkata paid to Australian Mitchell Starc was first breached by Punjab Kings, who the IPL said snapped up Shreyas Iyer for a “handsome” 267.5mn rupees ($3.17mn).Iyer, 29, captained Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL crown this year.New Punjab coach Ricky Ponting, who left Delhi Capitals after this season, said they will make Shreyas captain if he agrees.“I have worked with him three or four years at Delhi and obviously he is a championship winning captain from last season,” Ponting said.“We have got someone there that can do the job if that’s the way we decide to go, so I am delighted to have him back.”Shreyas’ record rapidly tumbled on Sunday.The IPL reported Lucknow Super Giants paid a “gigantic” 270mn rupees for 27-year-old star keeper Pant.“Rishabh’s history in the IPL and in the sport of cricket is unparalleled in terms of his skill, what he brings to the table,” Lucknow owner Shashwat Goenka, said of the record buy.“I think he came at what we had anticipated for him. We are very excited to have him as part of the squad.”Pant made an impressive return to competitive cricket in this year’s IPL after a serious car crash in December 2022.He came in as captain of Delhi Capitals but he and the team parted ways.Later on day one Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer hit the jackpot when he went to Kolkata for a whopping $2.81mn after a fierce bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Venkatesh, a left-hand batter and right-arm medium pace bowler who was released by Kolkata only to be bought back, became the third-highest buy of the day.Sizzling startThe auction started on a sizzling note when Indian quick Arshdeep Singh began a bidding war, which ended with Punjab getting the left-arm pace bowler for $2.13mn.This year, Australian left-arm quick Starc was not retained by Kolkata – and went to Delhi for $1.39mn. Fellow quick Josh Hazlewood went for $1.48mn to Bengaluru, while England fast bowler Jofra Archer cost the same amount for the Rajasthan Royals.New Zealand quick Trent Boult returned to five-time winners Mumbai Indians for $1.48mn.Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad had a big pay day as he went to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings for $1.18mn.Buttler goes to TitansGujarat Titans paid $1.87mn for England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler, while India pace bowler Mohammed Shami went to Sunrisers Hyderabad for $1.18mn.Australian David Warner and England’s Jonny Bairstow went unsold, but could be brought back later in the auction.The IPL has generated billions in revenue since its inception in 2008, turning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) into one of the richest governing bodies in sport. In June 2022 it sold the broadcast rights for five IPL seasons to global media giants for $6.2bn.The BCCI has sought to broaden the tournament’s profile by staging the auction abroad.Last year it was held in Dubai, a regular host for international cricket tournaments.Like Saudi Arabia, it has a large base of prospective fans among its migrant worker population.Putting the auction on in Jeddah is seen as a win-win for a tournament expanding its global reach and a kingdom using sports to improve its image.The IPL is a huge earner for Indian cricket and the tournament makes more than $11bn for the economy each year.The pioneering IPL helped make Twenty20 cricket hugely popular, spawning copycat events worldwide. Dates for next year’s IPL have not been released but seasons usually run from March to May.

India’s Perth Test hero Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit a stunning century on Sunday, rose to stardom from being homeless and selling snacks on the streets to finance his cricketing ambitions.The 22-year-old opening batsman turned an overnight 90 into 161 on day three in the opening match of the five-Test series against Australia.It was his fourth ton in his 15th Test.He hit 171 last year on his debut against the West Indies, off a gruelling 387 deliveries over more than eight hours at the crease in Dominica.He smacked two double centuries against visiting England earlier this year.The attacking left-handed batsman burst into the consciousness of cricket-mad India with a stellar showing in the Indian Premier League last year.He was snapped up by Rajasthan Royals in the 2019 IPL auction and last season made one half of a fearsome opening pair with England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler, amassing 625 runs with a strike rate of more than 163.After his latest heroics, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said it was all the more special because he had “come the hard way”. The batting great called Jaiswal a “wonderful role model for those who come from the villages to the cities”, showing how if “you work hard, you’re dedicated, you have a dream, you can fulfil it”.“This boy is a man,” Gavaskar said in his commentary show.English commentator Mark Nicholas said: “This innings will announce him as a star is really born.”Jaiswal dreamed of playing for India and moved to the financial capital Mumbai at just 11 years old, leaving his parents back home in their village.“I used to sleep in a dairy and then stayed at my uncle’s place, but it wasn’t big enough and he asked me to find a different place,” Jaiswal told AFP in an interview in 2020.“I then started to stay in a tent near Azad Maidan” – a field considered the birthplace of cricket in India – “and would play cricket there during the day”.In between he sold popular street snacks to make enough money to pay for his own meals, supplementing a side hustle in cricket scoring and ball fetching in club games.Jaiswal eventually won a place in the Mumbai state team in 2019 and became the youngest batsman, at 17 years and 292 days, to score a domestic one-day double century.

Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened one-day international at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.The home team scored 205 all out after 40.2 overs thanks mainly to a 62-run eighth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava (48) and Sikandar Raza (39).Pakistan, reeling from a 3-0 ODI series loss to Australia this week, were struggling at 60-6 after 21 overs when torrential rain, thunder and lightning halted play in the southern city.After a delay of several hours, the match was called off and the Duckworth Lewis Stern method applied, giving Zimbabwe a convincing victory on home soil.The teams meet again tomorrow and Thursday before playing a three Twenty20 internationals. Pakistan then travel to South Africa for an all-format tour.Brief scoresZimbabwe 205 in 40.2 overs (R. Ngarava 48, S. Raza 39, T. Marumani 29; F. Akram 3-24, S. Ali Agha 3-42) v Pakistan 60-6 in 21 overs (M. Rizwan 19 not out; B. Muzarabani 2-9, S. Williams 2-12)Result: Zimbabwe won by 80 runs (DLS method)Series: Zimbabwe lead 1-0 in three match seriesToss: Pakistan

An official of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has emphasised that the breakthroughs achieved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will define the future of Qatar and its place in the world.Speaking at the opening ceremony of ‘QSTP AI WEEK 2024’, a five-day event organised by the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Reem al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, said AI is “not just another technology” but a “force for transformation.”AI is expected to contribute “$15.7tn” to the global economy by 2030, more than the combined GDPs of China and India today, remarked al-Mansoori during her opening speech.“But what makes AI remarkable is not just the numbers. It is the way it amplifies human potential. AI is already helping doctors diagnose diseases faster, enabling farmers to produce higher yields with water, and optimising energy use to make cities smarter and more sustainable. These aren't hypothetical scenarios. They are happening now,” she noted.Al-Mansoori also elaborated on the Qatari government’s efforts to place the country at the forefront of AI transformation, citing initiatives like ‘Fanar’, Qatar's world-class Arabic GenAI built on Arabic language learning model (LLM), and international partnerships with tech giants like Nvidia for the deployment of cutting-edge AI and graphics technology in Ooredoo’s data centres.Under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, al-Mansoori pointed out that AI has become a cornerstone of Qatar’s National Development Strategy and Digital Agenda.“We are diving in with a clear vision and bold initiatives. Our government has committed QR9bn to advanced technology and innovation programmes, placing AI at the heart of our urban and economic growth.“Through our National AI Strategy, we are integrating AI into services like traffic management, energy optimisation, and public safety. These efforts are not just making our cities smarter, they are making them more liveable and sustainable for every resident,” al-Mansoori stressed.The assistant undersecretary also emphasised that while AI possesses “great potential” in nation-building, the government of Qatar also recognises that this comes with “great responsibility.”“AI must be developed with ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability at its core...we must ensure that this technology uplifts society. That’s why Qatar is not only advancing AI capability but also leading the global conversation on its governance and ethical use,” she said.Al-Mansoori added: “AI is not just a tool. It is an invitation to rethink how we solve our problems, grow our communities, and improve lives. It challenges us to act boldly, to innovate responsibly, and to lead with purpose. Qatar is ready to lead.”Dr Jack Lau, QSTP president, explained in his welcome remarks that the first edition of ‘QSTP AI WEEK’ highlights the park’s 15th anniversary. He said over the next few days, the event will explore various aspects of AI.“During this event, we’ll showcase our commitment to advanced technology innovations and entrepreneurship in alignment with our effort to support the nation’s strategic national goals, the Qatar National Vision 2030, the Third National Development Strategy, and the Digital Agenda 2030,” Lau said.

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosted the 2024 Sports Excellence Awards Sunday under the patronage of its President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani. The event took place at the Qatar National Convention Centre.Also in attendance were HE Mohammed bin Yousef al-Mana, the First Vice President of the QOC, HE Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman al-Kuwari, the Second Vice President of the QOC, HE Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain, the Secretary General of the QOC as well as the presidents of Qatar’s sports federations and several prominent sports figures.The ceremony honoured outstanding athletes, administrators, sports personalities and institutions that have supported sports in Qatar.“It is truly an honor to gather once again at this annual celebration, which has become a valued tradition for honoring Qatari champions and athletes with outstanding achievements, as well as our partners and sponsors from government and private sectors who play a vital role in supporting sports and the Olympic movement in our country,” said al-Buenain.“We take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for his unwavering and profound support of Qatari sports, which has been instrumental in driving achievements across all levels. We also offer our sincere thanks to His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, for his boundless support and guidance, which have significantly advanced the development of sports in Qatar,” he added.Reflecting on the accomplishments of the past season, al-Buenain noted: “This season has been extraordinary for Qatari sports. Our participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw our athletes continuing their successes on the international stage. Notably, our world champion Mutaz Barshim earned a bronze medal in the high jump, becoming the first athlete to win four Olympic medals in this event.”Looking ahead, al-Buenain concluded: “The challenges of the next phase are substantial, requiring everyone in the sports sector to intensify their efforts to realize even greater accomplishments for Qatari sports.”Sheikh Joaan presented the awards to the honorees of the 2024 Sports Excellence Awards. Qatar Foundation received the award for Distinguished Organization in Supporting the Olympic Movement, while the Ministry of Education and Higher Education was honoured with the award for Distinguished Organization in Supporting Sports Community Events. Alkass Sports Channels was recognized with the award for Media Partner.HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali al-Thani received the Recognition Award for Personalities That Served Sports in Qatar. Masraf Al Rayan, Aamal QPSC and Ibn Ajayan Projects were honored with the Team Qatar Official Supporter Award.The Qatar Handball Association was honoured with the Golden Federation Award for Team Sports, while the Qatar Athletics Federation won the Golden Federation Award for Individual Sports. The Men’s Team of the Season Award went to Team Qatar’s beach volleyball team.Mutaz Barshim was named Male Athlete of the Season, while Amal Mohammed Mahmoud was awarded Female Athlete of the Season. Ismail Dawood Abakar received the Promising Male Athlete of the Season Award, and Noor Nizar Abdulqader Mohammed was recognized as the Promising Female Athlete of the Season.Hendrik Jacobus Kotze was named Coach of the Season. Ali Radi Arshid won the Male Para-Athlete of the Season Award, and Sara Hamdi Masoud received the Female Para-Athlete of the Season Award. Khalifa Yousuf Abdulmalik was awarded Male Administrator of the Season, while Amal Mohammed Awad was recognized as Female Administrator of the Season.The Male Referee of the Season Award was presented to Abdulrahman Ibrahim al-Jassim, Talib Salim Al Marri, Saoud Ahmed al-Maqaleh, Abdullah Ali al-Marri, and Abdullah Ali al-Hammadi for their contributions to officiating in men’s sports.In camel racing, Jaber Salim Jaber Ali Faran received the award for Camel Trainer of the Season (Open Races), while Abdulhadi Khalil al-Shahwani al-Hajri was named Camel Owner of the Season (Public Races).In equestrian sports, Khalifa Sheail al-Kuwari was awarded Horse Owner of the Season, Faleh Nasser Saleh Salem Bougneim received the Best Jockey Award, and Mohammed Hamad Khalifa al-Attiyah was recognized as the Best Qatari Horse Trainer.The Best Personal Sports Achievement Award was jointly awarded to Ali al-Obaidli.The ceremony recognized the Local Organizing Committees for their success in hosting major events: The World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024 and The World Judo Championships – Doha 2023.

QatarEnergy LNG has received the ‘Best Water Recycling Initiative’ award from Kahramaa’s Tarsheed Programme, recognising its efforts in sustainable water management.This award highlights QatarEnergy LNG’s commitment to water recycling and conservation, supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 for sustainable resource management.Ahmed Helal al-Mohannadi, Chief Onshore Operations and Support Officer at QatarEnergy LNG, accepted the award at the Tarsheed Forum for Energy and Water Efficiency held in Doha recently.Since its commissioning in 2019, QatarEnergy LNG’s Treated Industrial Process Water (TIPW) facility has recycled over 3.5mn cubic metres of desalinated water, reducing the intake from Kahramaa by 96%.The recent introduction of a near-zero liquid discharge solution has allowed over 90% of treated wastewater to be reused for process and irrigation needs.This achievement demonstrates QatarEnergy LNG’s commitment to environmental sustainability, moving towards the company’s environmental strategy target of zero liquid discharge to the sea by 2030.