Qatar is preparing to host another major global event – Expo 2023 Doha.

Following the major success of the recent FIFA World Cup, Qatar has already set its sights on hosting another significant global event, as preparations are on track to invite the world once again to its shores. This time to experience Expo 2023 Doha, the first International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH)-approved A1 World Horticultural Expo in the Middle East.

An international delegation of AIPH officials visited multiple locations over a few days as they toured the capital to assess its readiness to host the Expo 2023 Doha, which is to be held later this year from October 2 to March 28, 2024. The event will occupy 1.7 million square metres and will be divided into three zones – International, Family and Cultural. It is expected to attract around three million visitors. More than 50 countries have already signed up to participate and organisers hope that number will reach 80 before the official launch.

Held under the theme Green Desert, Better Environment, it aims to encourage sustainable innovation and reduce desertification. It will inspire visitors to take part in the change through four sub-themes: Modern Agriculture; Technology and Innovation; Environmental Awareness; and Sustainability.

There will be myriad activities, entertainment and edutainment for all visitors, including ministers and official delegations, as well as business visitors, horticulture aficionados, tourists, families and children.

The visiting AIPH delegation checked on the progress made by the Ministry of Municipality, which included the first-ever tour of Expo House, the unique legacy building for Expo 2023 Doha. The delegation was also able to evaluate the development of infrastructure elsewhere in Al Bidda Park, which will be the home of Expo 2023 Doha.

Ambassador Bader Al Dafa, Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General, said: “It has been an honour to welcome the President of AIPH and his delegation to Qatar. We have successfully demonstrated that we are ready to host this prestigious event with more than 50 countries already signed up to participate.”

Tim Briercliffe, AIPH Secretary General, said “With the theme of Green Desert, Better Environment, this Expo will lead the way in bringing the countries of the world together to showcase ideas and solutions for the future while at the same time creating an unmissable visitor experience. It has been encouraging to see all the preparation work completed and underway and I know that Expo 2023 Doha Qatar will become an event for Qatar to be proud of long into the future.” ✤

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