Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah affirmed that Qatar’s National Day is one of the enduring national milestones in the country’s history, as it highlights the developmental journey undertaken by our forefathers and embodies the achievements accomplished under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
In a statement on the occasion of National Day 2025, the Minister said that this occasion invokes a sense of pride in what has been achieved, and a renewed opportunity to re-emphasize the importance of everyone’s mission and responsibility to contribute to nation-building and sustainable development.
He added that the Ministry of Municipality views this day as a motivation to intensify efforts toward building modern and sustainable cities, achieving a balanced urban environment, and providing municipal services that keep pace with the aspirations of society and the rapid development the state is witnessing.
He explained that National Day is an occasion to deepen the values of loyalty and belonging and to strengthen national identity in the hearts of future generations by promoting a culture of responsible work and unifying efforts in service of the nation.
Highlighting the Ministry’s most notable efforts, he affirmed that the Ministry continues to implement a set of notable projects that support comprehensive development and enhance quality of life. He prioritized placing people’s well-being at the heart of urban planning by developing green spaces and pedestrian-friendly pathways that promote the humanization of cities and align with the Third National Development Plan (2024-2030), which is based on key pathways including smart and sustainable cities, green building, environmental sustainability, and strengthening agriculture and food security.
The Minister explained that the Ministry is working on implementing the smart cities strategy, developing the municipal services system using modern technologies, and enhancing the efficiency of public facilities, in addition to completing the procedures for obtaining the Smart and Sustainable Cities standard (ISO 37106) in cooperation with the World Council on City Data.
Regarding efforts to strengthen food security, the Minister of Municipality said that this year witnessed the launch and implementation of many qualitative initiatives, including expanding climate-smart agriculture projects, developing modern irrigation systems and supporting organic production.
