Officials planting the trees as part of Tree Week activities.
In an initiative to raise awareness, about 50 trees were planted yesterday as part of the Tree Week 2017 activities.
The event was organised by the Agricultural Affairs Department at the Ministry of Municipality and Environment under the patronage of Minister of Municipality and Environment H E Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi.
Qatar Leadership Academy and representatives from various departments at the ministry participated in the celebration.
The event took place at Dawodiyah area, and included various activities emphasising the importance of saving plants and trees.
Qatar Leadership Academy Director Brigadier General Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari said, “The event highlights the necessity to take care of the environment and is an opportunity for students to know and take care of trees in Qatar."
