Foreword
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a first for the Middle East, and gives the region a chance to highlight its green credentials.
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COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage »
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a landmark moment for Qatar's arrival on the world stage as it marks the first time that the conference has been held in the Middle East.
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Gulf states put spotlight on sustainable use of resources »
Qatar is set to welcome delegates from around the world for the UN Climate Change Conference - COP18. It will be the first time the conference has been hosted in the Middle East.
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Qatar Airways leads search for alternative jet fuels »
Qatar Airways has emerged as a leader in the study and development of cleaner-burning jet fuel with the aim of reducing the aviation industry's impact on global air quality.
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Qatar looks to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbon export reliance »
Qatar has seen enormous economic growth over the past few years, its GDP spurred by the massive increase in LNG exports, alongside its historical oil export income, to reach $173.8bn in 2011. However, the country is also currently engaged in a strategic push to diversify its economy away from the sale of its finite natural resources.
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Qatar puts focus on renewable energy initiatives »
Over the past decade Qatar has benefited from an enormous economic boost thanks to its massive reserves of oil and offshore gas reserves.
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