DOHA:The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has inaugurated several Galleries of Beaches, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and sponsored by Seashore Group.
On this occasion, Design Advisor at Ashghal Eng. Sara Kafood, said: "The galleries that we have unveiled today highlight our full commitment and responsibility towards environment and remind beach visitors about the importance of preserving it. Through its projects comprising green spaces, trees coexisting with the local environment, and the implementation of pedestrian and cycling paths."
“Ashghal has succeeded in contributing to achieving balance between human beings and the environment, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030,” she added.
For his part, Director of Al Shamal Municipality Hamad Jumaa Al Mannai said: “The development of beaches in cooperation with Ashghal aims to increase the service and recreational facilities that contribute to promoting the welfare of the community members, and we are delighted to add an artistic touch to these beaches, by a number of local and resident artists."
Director of Al Daayen Municipality Rashid Mashlash Al Khayarin, said: "The beaches are witnessing many visitors, especially due to the holidays season. Therefore, adding artwork during this time will contribute to enriching the experience of the citizens as well as visitors who consider these beaches as a recreational outlet."
In the same context, General Director of the Municipalities of Al Khor and Al Thakhira Eng. Abdulla Ibrahim Al Sada expressed his happiness towards the artworks that beautified the beaches and added an aesthetic and artistic value to them, calling for all beach visitors to visit and enjoy them, while keeping them clean.
General Director of Al Wakra Municipality Eng. Mohammed Hassan Al Nuaimi, said: "We are delighted that a number of artworks are inaugurated in several beaches that we have developed in cooperation with Ashghal, to contribute together in raising environmental awareness whether through artwork galleries, or different events, as environment protection is a responsibility of all entities that is achieved by the cooperation of community members."
Whereas Design Engineer at Ashghal Hessa Al Kaabi said: "The artworks and photography provided by a group of local and resident artists and professional photographers contribute to adding an exceptional art imprint on beaches, especially since the units used to display the artworks were made from recycled materials, in addition to the renovation of old wooden boats to turn them into aesthetic art pieces that add a unique splendor."
"Most artworks presented highlight the local environment, whereas other artworks reflect Qatars cultural and heritage monuments, and the rest reflect local and international sport events," she added.
Design Engineer at Ashghal Mariam Al Mannai stated, “The beaches that have been developed by Ashghal in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality have provided a creative environment for the artists, enabling them to present a number of artworks that are able to create an enriched art experience for the beach visitors, as well as highlight the talents of the local and resident artists, in addition to their role in promoting social environmental values."
