Doha, Qatar: Register Online for the 2023-24 Winter Camping Season from October 22-31
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has announced the opening of registration for the upcoming winter camping season. Registration will be conducted online through the MoECC website from October 22 to 31, 2023. The winter camping season is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2023, and conclude on April 30, 2024.
During a press conference held by MoECC, Salem Hussein Al Safran, Director of the Natural Reserves Department, outlined the registration stages for camping in designated areas. Registration for central regions will take place from October 22 to 24, registration for southern regions from October 25 to 27, and for northern regions, registration will occur from October 28 to 31. Additionally, in-person registration will be available at committee offices in camping areas across the country during the same period as online registration.
For latecomers, in-person attendance registration at external ministry departments will open from November 1 to 10, 2023, if unreserved slots are available. Registrants must pay permit and insurance fees within six hours of receiving the approval text message to validate their application.
MoECC has updated camping conditions to promote sustainability and protect the local environment, including plant cover and biodiversity. The ministry emphasizes the national duty of conserving the environment, which is a shared heritage for all citizens and residents of Qatar.
Regarding camping conditions, Fawzi Al Shamari, Head of the winter camping season team, stated that requesting the same camping location as in the previous season is subject to site availability and priority in applying for the site. Violation of ministry conditions may result in camp removal, and the ministry reserves the right to revoke the environmental permit in case of non-compliance. Permit holders are not allowed to obtain more than one permit and must allow ministry inspectors to ensure compliance with permit conditions during the camp setup.