Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) announced that its Awareness Park has won the 2025 Gulf Excellence Award for Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings in the Education Sector Category.
Kahramaa Awareness Park is a pioneering model in sustainability and innovation, using advanced technologies to optimize electricity and water consumption in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, Kahramaa said in a press release yesterday.
In this context, the President of Kahramaa, HE Eng. Abdulla bin Ali Al Theyab stated: “This achievement reflects our firm commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Awareness Park is not just a building – it is a beacon of knowledge and an engine for positive change in society.”
Director of the Department of Conservation and Energy Efficiency, Eng. Rashid Al-Rahimi noted that the park “embodies Kahramaa's vision and the objectives of the National Conservation and Energy Efficiency Program 'Tarsheed' by integrating technology, education and community engagement through its advanced systems and awareness programs.”
The park aims to promote a culture of conservation and support Qatar's sustainable future through its advanced systems and educational initiatives. It also promotes environmental values and links them to daily behavior, especially among youth and students.
The park offers interactive educational tours, AI and virtual reality exhibitions, a gym that generates energy from movement, and strong partnerships with schools, universities and international organizations, including UNESCO.
Inspired by Qatar's natural environment, the park's design incorporates eco-friendly materials, advanced thermal insulation and three renewable energy sources (solar, wind and heat), making it a model of green architecture. The building also features intelligent systems, innovative irrigation technologies and water recycling systems that reduce resource consumption, improve natural lighting and promote sustainable transportation.
The park welcomes over 75,000 visitors annually, with a focus on students, researchers and families. Educational programs include the Tarsheed Carnival, summer camps and live experiences that make sustainability fun and accessible for all ages. It also features an interactive library in collaboration with the Qatar National Library and inclusive facilities for people with disabilities that promote lifelong learning and community responsibility.