By Reem Al Daaysi
MORE than 10 per cent of land will be earmarked for nature reserves as part of a National Strategic Master Plan, it has emerged.
The move is aimed at preserving locations with natural resources while also protecting the biodiversity of the country, Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam Khalaf said.
He was responding in writing to a question by Shura Council member Fouad Al Haji on the progress of projects listed in the master plan approved in 2016.
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