The International Association of Horticultural Producers ( AIPH ) has critique upcoming International Horticultural Exhibitions , that fall under its approval , due to the COVID-19 pandemic repercussions . debate the time it takes to prepare a mellow - timber A1 International Horticultural Exhibition and the difficulties in continuing preparations during the pandemic , AIPH has commend that Expo 2021 Doha Qatar be moved to a future appointment .
With a theme focalize on greening the desert and meliorate the surround , the Government of the State of Qatar has therefore agreed to postpone the Horticultural Expo which will now open in October 2023 . The Horticultural Expo will be host at Al Bidda Park and is expected to attract million of visitant in the context of use of climate water system and territory being essential and scarce resource , in addition to a list of objectives that were fix in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 .
annotate on the alteration , AIPH Secretary General , Tim Briercliffe says , “ Although exhibition preparations are well afoot in Doha , it is necessary to postpone the opening to allow more time for international participants to visit Doha , select their locations and prepare the construction and activities they need . AIPH believe that this day of the month change will secure that the Expo can be delivered to the highest potential standard . This will be the first AIPH Expo to take plaza in the Middle East and we are very excited about what it will achieve to energise city greening and sustainable development in a desert region . ”
The Minister of Municipality and Environment for the State of Qatar , His Excellency Abdulla Bin Abdulaziz Al Subai welcomed the revised date and comment : “ Throughout the COVID – 19 Pandemic the State of Qatar implemented strategic meter to address the economic and societal impact of the pandemic , having said that and as we realize the severe shock of the pandemic globally , we welcome the revise dates suggest by the AIPH for the Horticultural Expo . The State of Qatar is always committed to cede world - stratum issue , and this will not alter for the A1 World Horticultural Exhibition happening for the first time in our area . Qatar look onward to receive the global horticultural sector to share noesis and experience in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030 .
As Expo 2021 Doha Qatar has been recognised by the Bureau International des Expositions ( BIE ) , the intergovernmental organisation in explosive charge of Expos , the change of engagement take favourable reception from the BIE ’s 170 Member States . The Secretary General of the BIE Dimitri S. Kerkentzes point : “ I receive the AIPH ’s recommendation and Qatar ’s resolution to move Horticultural Expo 2021 Doha Qatar to 2023 , and I am confident that the modification in dates will be approve by our Member States . For the host state and all take part countries , the fresh dates will allow for the necessary time to adjust and conform their program to insure the Middle East ’s first Horticultural Expo is a resounding success in 2023 . ”
The Secretary General of the Expo in Qatar Mr Mohamad Ali AL Khoury welcomed the decision of the AIPH and repeat on the importance of host this event for the first time in the realm by order : “ The State of Qatar has always been the hub for World Class International events , we are committed to give up a one of a variety experience to the global community and the citizens of Qatar and the region . We are continually working to ensure the facility of Qatar to host the A1 Horticultural Expo , and we will bear on with these drive to deliver a premier one of a variety event . ”
International Horticultural Expos surrogate cooperation and knowledge share-out between country direct crucial issues come to to healthy lifestyles , green economy , sustainable aliveness , education , and invention .
host in Qatar for the first clip in the region , the A1 Horticultural Expo will last for six months starting October 2023 . It will admit participants representing countries and International Organisations as well as Cities , Companies , Civil Society and NGO ’s .
