For his part, Director of the Ministrys Natural Reserves Department Salem Hussein Al Safran explained that registration processes will take place through the Ministrys website, through national documentation as well as by personal attendance according to the available places in the event that there are places that have not been reserved.

Al Safran stated that the general conditions for the camping process were established to preserve the biological diversity in these areas of plants, animals and trees, noting that the Ministrys follow-up to these requirements is not for the purpose of imposing penalties on violators, but to contribute to guidance and assistance in following instructions.

He stressed the need for campers to adhere to these conditions in order to achieve a sustainable season in which all campers enjoy the environment and nature without any negative impacts on the local environment.

Head of the winter camping team at MoECC Fawzi Al Shammari stated that a persons request to obtain the same
camping site as the previous season is linked to the availability of the site and the priority of applying for it, if the permittee violates any of the Ministrys conditions, the competent authority will have the right to remove the camp, noting the right of the MoECC to withdraw the environmental permit in the event of non-compliance with the aforementioned conditions.

He pointed out that the permit holders are not allowed to obtain more than one permit, and they must allow inspectors from the relevant authority to inspect the camp when requested to ensure compliance with the permit conditions. If the inspection is denied, the relevant authority can withdraw the permit. He stressed the need to comply with the laws and regulations related to environmental protection, including adhering to the designated campsite and specified camp areas staying away from roads and valleys.

Al Shammari pointed out that the permit holders must start setting up the camp during the camping period in coordination with the ministr
y’s inspector, who must be present during the setup. Renting or transferring the site is not allowed, as the permit is considered personal. It is also prohibited to use the permit for activities other than those authorized or to use materials harmful to the environment. He emphasized the importance of maintaining general cleanliness, not harming the wilderness or marine environment, ensuring that the camp is occupied and well-maintained, disposing of waste only in designated containers.

Assistant Director of Traffic Awareness Department at the Ministry of Interior Colonel Jaber Mohamed Rashid Odaiba stressed the importance of adhering to security and safety conditions when transporting cabins and “caravans” and transporting them after eight in the evening, and using main roads and cars suitable for the size of the cabins to avoid any accidents.

He also advised on the need to maintain cabins and “caravans” and ensure their safety and readiness before the transport process, with the necessity of obtaining per
mission from the Patrol Department in the Maamoura area for large cabins to be transported under the supervision of the Traffic Department to achieve the required safety on the road.

He called on the owners of motorcycle rental companies and shops to provide security and safety conditions, for the rented bike to be appropriate to the age of the renter, and to provide security requirements such as helmets and traffic lights, noting that the Ministry of the Interior will monitor any dangerous behavior of visitors and will provide the necessary awareness to the camps and their owners.

Source: Qatar News Agency