Expo 2023 Doha: Algerian pavilion showcases battle against desertification, water scarcity.
Event Location
Qatar, Qatar
Start Time
10 December 2023, 12:00 AM
End Time
31 January 2024, 12:00 AM
Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Qatar HE Salah Attia, Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General, Ambassador HE Bader bin Omar Al Dafa, and Expo 2023 Doha Secretary-General, Eng Mohammed Ali Al Khouri, inaugurated the Algerian pavilion in the International Zone of Expo 2023 Doha, in the presence of several heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State, those interested in environmental affairs, as well as members of the Algerian community in Qatar.
The Algerian ambassador said that Qatar succeeded in organizing a global exhibition that includes diverse cultures from all over the world and displays the agricultural and environmental innovations of the various participating countries. He stressed the importance of addressing the issues related to agriculture, sustainability, horticulture, water and the environment which affects the whole world.
The pavilion offers a glimpse into Algeria's rich heritage, cultural history, customs and traditions. It shows the promising sustainable future of Algeria and presents a complete picture of the heritage and history of Algerian agriculture, including its innovations and plans.
Head of the Algerian Pavilion Mokhtar Attar said that the pavilion tells the story of Algeria's challenge and success in combating desertification and highlights the best modern and advanced technologies that it has used in desert agriculture. He noted that Algeria first began combating desertification more than 50 years ago by cultivating many desert areas.
The pavilion's visitors can also learn about the most prominent Algerian plants and dates that were brought to Expo 2023 Doha, he added.
The Algerian pavilion presents a full picture of the origins and development of agriculture, leading to the latest innovations that the country uses to combat desertification. It also showcases the national plan to combat desertification, confront climate change, and Algeria's efforts in this field, in addition to the country's shift towards renewable energy, the head of the Algerian Pavilion explained.
International Horticultural Expo 2023