(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Elan Decaux, in partnership with Elan Group, has sponsored the 12th session of Arab Towns Organisation Award held in Doha under the patronage of HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, president of the organisation and the Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning.
Reiterating its commitment to maintain the natural environment and support the beautification of the city, Elan Decaux sponsored the environment awards across three categories: Environmental Awareness, Environmental Integrity and the Environment Advocate Award.
Since its inception in 2004, under the name "Qatar Media", the company has redefined the concept of outdoor advertising with creative designs and concepts that contribute to the natural landscape and are in sync with the environment.
Jaber al-Ansari, Elan Group CEO said: "We would like to thank HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, the Minister of Municipality and Urban planning, and president of Arab Cities Organisation Award, for his invaluable contribution to the event. We are fully committed to promoting this initiative as it reflects our principles to support the sustainable growth and development of our nation."
"Elan is proud to support the Arab Towns Organisation Award since it is in line with our vision to create campaigns that add to the city's beauty, in synergy with the ecological atmosphere. It also highlights our commitment to support initiatives that aim to preserve the environment and promote sustainable development in line with the 2030 National Vision," al-Ansari added.
Nicolas de Tapol, Elan Decaux managing director, stated: "We are very pleased to be partnering with Elan Group on this innovative initiative. This award recognises the hard work and commitment of corporates and individuals who have made it a personal mission to enhance our environment and make it a better place for future generations. It is our privilege to be associated with such a noble initiative and we look forward to strengthening the foundations of a strong green economy in Qatar."
The 12th Arab Towns Organisation Award was attended by officials and representatives of Arab cities and Arab Cities Organisations. HE Sheikh Abdulrahman delivered a key note speech and honoured 10 winning cities and five Arab personalities in the fields of environment and information technology.
Arab Towns Organisation Award, founded in 1981, is based in Doha. The organisation encourages the promotion of Islamic and Arab architecture in modern buildings, maintain and preserve historical buildings and advocates reliance on rich Arab traditions and heritage in the day to day contemporary lives. The organisation also encourages plantation of trees to conserve the natural ecosystem and supports the incorporation of renowned traditional design elements into modern architecture.
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