Doha: Qatari newspapers covered several local and regional topics in their editorials on Monday, highlighting the State of Qatar’s significant success in reducing carbon emissions by expanding the use of clean and renewable energy sources.
In this regard, they noted the launch of a new service called BeSolar by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) to install distributed solar energy systems, aligning with Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy goals.
The newspapers also praised the State of Qatar’s ongoing successful economic diversification plans and the creation of valuable business partnerships that add significant value to the national economy. They pointed out that a total of 505 new firms have been registered on the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) platform in the first six months of 2024, 230 percent up from 149 firms in the same period in 2023, bringing the total number of firms on its platform to over 2,200.
On the Arab front, the newspapers warned of the continued Israeli aggr
ession on the Gaza Strip, which has persisted for more than ten months, causing a massive health disaster in the Strip. This is due to a lack of basic hygiene necessities, the disruption of sanitation services, the accumulation of waste in streets and around shelters for displaced people, and the unavailability of clean drinking water.
Al-Raya newspaper emphasised that Qatar has succeeded in making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions by expanding the use of clean and renewable energy sources noting that Qatar is enhancing its investments in solar energy production and doubling the value of its projects in this sector, reflecting governmental policies and plans to diversify energy sources by encouraging investment in renewable energy.
The paper added that KAHRAMAA’s launch of the new “BeSolar” service for installing distributed solar energy systems aligns with Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy. This service encourages customers to install solar energy systems in homes, farms, Ezab, factor
ies, and other properties.
This service will increase the adoption of clean and renewable energy sources in Qatar while providing economic benefits to customers through the “net billing” program. This allows customers to benefit financially by consuming the electricity they produce to meet their needs and sending the surplus to the national grid, where the amount of electricity sent is measured, thereby contributing to the reduction of future bills.
Al-Raya concluded by saying that, alongside Qatar’s pioneering efforts in environmental protection and carbon emission reduction, the government is committed to ensuring that citizens and residents adopt a culture of environmental responsibility. This is achieved by integrating the principle of sustainability into all strategic projects in the country through increased reliance on renewable energy sources. Qatar National Renewable Energy Strategy’s goals include increasing the share of renewable energy while maintaining grid reliability and reducing carbon emiss
ions, as Qatar aspires to be a leader in the transition to electric energy, a success demonstrated during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 by providing a sustainable transportation experience.
In another local issue, Al-Sharq daily said that recent economic data reflects the State of Qatar’s continued success in economic diversification and the formation of strategic partnerships that benefit the business environment and add value to the national economy. In this context, the paper pointed out that a total of 505 new firms have been registered on the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) platform in the first six months of 2024, 230 percent up from 149 firms in the same period in 2023, bringing the total number of firms on its platform to over 2,200.
The newspaper continued by noting that QFC’s performance report for the first half of 2024 showed that the tech sector accounted for the largest share of registered firms, contributing nearly 38 percent. This significant representation is largely due to QFC’s strong presen
ce at the Web Summit 2024 in Doha last February, where QFC offered special incentives for companies registering during the event. This effort was part of QFC’s contribution to increase the inflow of foreign investments, diversify the economy, and position the country as a leading tech hub in the region.
In conclusion, Al-Sharq affirmed that the Qatari economy continues to grow, supported by investment plans and the efficient performance reflected in the budget surplus recorded during the first half of this year.
Source: Qatar News Agency
