Al Thakhira

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  1. Al Thaikhira: Cultural revitalization and ecological regeneration Thakira is a small village located a few kilometres to the North of Al Khor

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    The primary roles and importance of mangroves: • Its ecological function in absorbing CO2. The mangrove ecosystem is recognized as the 2nd most productive ecosystem in the world.
    • Its economic function in which it provides for the continued existence of the fisheries stock in aquaculture activities.
    • Its physical functions where it acts as a windbreaker, wave breaker control.

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    Vision & Strategies
    Qatar’s major cities have been facing the pressure of new development and redevelopment due to its rapid socio-economic development during the last few decades.

    This rapid increase in urban regeneration has created problems for the heritage in these cities. Every new development and redevelopment is going to tear down the old fabric and socio-economic
    character of towns and cities. The urban growth planned to improve urban life, affected the social, cultural and environmental fabric.

    Heritage Conservation in Al Thaikhira
    The conservation of heritage in Thaikhira is the evidence of efforts made by the Qatari government. Qatari government is working on a comprehensive policy framework for heritage conservation by integrating heritage conservation in the urban regeneration.

    History Preservation
    The Qatari government is visioning heritage conservation as a tool for sustainable tourism not only to expose their social and cultural image but also to have economic efficiency as well as effective environmental considerations.

    The government’s policy and their vision for city development support their arguments to achieve sustainable development.

    Future plane & neighborhood

    The master plan involves development of the metro railway system in Qatar and long-distance and freight lines connecting the emirate with rest of the Gulf
    Cooperation Council.

    Key indicators for tourism destination development at Al Thaikhira
    – economic development;
    – tourism increasing;
    – urban renewal;
    – socio-cultural regeneration;
    – environmental development.

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