Sasol has co-sponsored and supported the Discovering Qatar book in a new and updated edition that unveils the hidden history and diverse wildlife that are found in Qatar.
Discovering Qatar, by British author Frances Gillespie, was initially printed in 2006 and reprinted in 2008 and 2014. The 2015 edition is filled with new information and vivid illustrations.
“The book, a reference for historical information and nature in the country, has sold 12,000 copies and counting. A percentage of the profit from the book sales will be donated to Friends of the Environment Centre to support environmental activities in Qatar,” according to a statement.
The topics covered in the book range from the Unesco World Heritage Site, Zubarah, to the purple shellfish and snail yield that can be found on Al Khor Island in the north.
The work also includes information about the rare species of animals, historic artefacts, Islamic coastal settlements, traditional boat illustrations and mangrove forests found in Qatar.
Jack Saba, general manager of public affairs at Sasol Qatar, said: “We are pleased to support Discovering Qatar as part of our commitment to highlighting the unique natural diversity in Qatar. This book follows our work with Friends of the Environment Centre on the award-winning Qatar e-Nature application, which highlights plant, bird, insect, mammal, reptile and soon marine life in the country.