Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The island with an air-conditioned ‘forest’ to cope with scorching
summers
Bordering Saudi Arabia and surrounded by the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a
small peninsular Arab country with a population of just over 3 million, most of
whom are expatriates and migrant workers. It is rich in natural gas reserves, contributing
to over 18% of global liquid natural gas (LNG) exports. The airport in the
capital, Doha, is a major global hub, serving more than 50 million passengers a
year. Doha has become one of the most popular tourist spots in the Arabian
Peninsula. However, Qatar has an arid, hot desert climate, with summer
temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, making outdoor activities
intolerable. To offer a year-round pleasant atmosphere, Doha’s Al Gharrafa and
Umm Al Seneem parks blow cold blasts piped up from the street. People can jog,
walk, or shop outside comfortably even in summer. On Gewan Island, a newly
added man-made archipelago, visitors can enjoy walking a promenade under its
air-conditioned forest. Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, helping people with their jobs. Doha’s artificial environment is certainly one of a kind, providing
leisure to the residents and attracting visitors from around the world.
Read the article and learn about Doha’s newest attraction.
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