18 beaches across Qatar set for major upgrades

Doha: Director of Projects Management and Development Department at the Ministry of Municipality Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi revealed the launch of a nationa...

Doha: Director of Projects Management and Development Department at the Ministry of Municipality Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi revealed the launch of a national project to rehabilitate public beaches and enhance their service infrastructure in cooperation with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal). 

This project includes the development of 18 beaches across the country.

He indicated that the coming period will witness significant beach development and the opening of new sites according to the approved timetable and in cooperation with municipalities and the private sector.

In an interview with QNA, Al Rumaihi explained that the first phase of the project included the implementation of eight main beaches in Simaisma, Al Wakra, Sealine, Al Farkia, Al Ghariyah, Safa Al Touq, and Al Kharaij.

He emphasized that this step comes as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at improving the quality of life and stimulating domestic tourism.