'Qatar e-Nature' Schools Contest Concludes with Grand Awards Ceremony
Sasol, the international integrated energy and chemical company and Friends of the Environment Center (FEC) held the awards ceremony of its two-month long 'Qatar e-Nature' schools contest at Sharq Village and Spa on May 30th, 2014.
The contest was based on a smartphone application, Qatar e-Nature, which highlighted the rich diversity of Qatar's environment. It aimed to support the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 by promoting sustainable development through an environmentally aware population.
Ever since Qatar e-Nature's launch, it had obtained 5,500 app downloads and 1,600 photos.
Students from schools around Qatar participated and received various prizes. Additionally, five schools received awards for highest percentage of participation.
The grand prize winner, Saoud Hassan Mahdi Alhaddad, will be sent for an educational tour in South Africa.
The following schools were awarded for the highest percentage of participation: The Ahmed bin Mohammed Secondary Independent School for Boys (27%), Al Khor International School (23%), Moza bint Mohamed Preparatory Independent School for Girls (19%), Abdullah bin Zaid Model Independent School for Boys (13%), and Umm Maabad Preparatory Independent School for Girls (11%).
“With the Qatar e-Nature contest, we are delighted that we have been able to contribute towards a better appreciation of nature in Qatar. We look forward to continue building on the app, to include more categories in the coming months," said Marjo Louw, President of Sasol Qatar.
