Environment Minister inaugurates Qatari National Center for Houbara Breeding in Algeria

Algiers: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Center for Houba...

Algiers: Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie inaugurated the Qatari National Center for Houbara Breeding in El Bayadh Province in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, as part of the bilateral cooperation between the two countries and in support of joint efforts to protect biodiversity and conserve endangered species. 

The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE the Algerian Minister of Environment and Quality of Life Kaouter Krikou, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdulaziz Ali Al Naama and the Governor of El Bayadh Province Noureddine Belarbi. 

The Center is considered one of the main pillars of the sustainable breeding and release program for the houbara birds. It operates under the supervision of the Qatar External Nature Reserves Office-Houbara Breeding Program, implementing an integrated annual program for the production and release of African houbara birds, in accordance with a carefully designed plan aimed at supporting their populations in natural habitats.