Platform displaying non-ionizing radiation levels launched

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie yesterday inaugurated a platform for the pu...

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie yesterday inaugurated a platform for the public to learn about the analysis of non-ionizing radiation frequencies in Qatar.

The platform ‘Non-Ionizing Radiation Index Level’ provides the public with a simple and easy view of identifying indicators for monitoring radiation levels, through graphs in different colours, where each colour indicates the level of radiation.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the platform on its website to enhance protection of people in Qatar from electromagnetic frequencies which emanate from electrical installations, radio, television, and cellular networks.

The radiation monitoring project of Qatar achieved its goal of reducing emissions and placing them within safe limits in accordance with the highest international standards, as one of the components of air quality in Qatar.

Assistant Undersecretary for Environmental Affairs at MoECC Abdul Hadi Nasser Al Marri said the Non-Ionizing Radiation Frequency Analysis Unit is working to monitor any radioactive contamination in Qatar, which contributes to the protection and sustainability of the Qatari environment.