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The 16ᵗʰ Qatar University Life Sciences Symposium (QULSS 2023)

Eco-friendly Sustainable Solutions for a Green Desert Environment

Date

November 15-16, 2023

Location

Doha, Qatar

Speakers

17 Professional Speakers

What is QULSS About ? / what's going on there come and learn

We are running a 2-day symposium to engage experts, scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts in making a green desert environment by exchanging ideas, insights, and research findings. Our event serves as a platform for in-depth discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions on 4 themes. Participants have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions.

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What IS QULSS Theme ? /what are we going to discuss about

Optimizing Water Resources

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Enriching Desert Soils

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Modern Agriculture in Arid Land

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Sustainable Qatari Vegetation

8:00 - 9:00

Session One: Advanced technologies for optimal water resources use

10:30 - 11:15

Overcoming the Difficulties Associated with the Fabrication of Graphene Oxide-Incorporated Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) Membranes for Desalination

Over the past 15 years, a wide array of nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide (GO), metal organic frameworks, zeolites, titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles, have found

11:15 - 11:35

Wastewater as an opportunity for the GCC countries: an overview with regard to sustainability and WEF Nexus, and the challenges

The GCC countries face many challenges that threaten sustainability, the most important of which is water scarcity, which is directly related to water security, energy

11:35 - 11:55

Veolia and the ecological transformation applied to Qatar.

VEOLIA, as the environment services leader in the world, is present in Qatar since almost 15 years in wastewater DB and O&M activities allowing with the recent

11:55 - 12:15

Synergetic Water Demand & Sustainable Supply Strategies in Qatar

This presentation addresses two topics: The need to shift solutions to demand-side practices and sustainable supply alternatives in Qatar. This study tends to “quantify” the impacts of such solutions

12:15 - 12:35

Discussion and closing remarks of Advanced technologies for optimal water resources use

12:35 - 14:15

Poster session and Lunch break

14:15

Session two: Desert soil restoration and enrichment

14:15 - 15:00

Restoring and Enriching Desert Soils of Qatar

Desertification is a serious threat in arid ecosystems of Gulf Countries, including Qatar. Climate change, wind erosion, over-grazing and off-road vehicle traffic all contribute to desertification. A

15:00 - 15:20

Enhancing Aridisol quality using alternative organic amendments

The limitation in open-field systems in Qatar is mainly due to harsh pedo-climatic conditions including prolonged hot season, limited rainfall, and poor soils. In this regard, irrigation

15:20 - 15:40

Potential of endogenous soil rhizobacteria as pathogen antagonist and growth promotion in tomato

In this research, numerous plant growth promoting rhizobacteria were examined, aiming to enhance plant growth. The study involved the collection of native rhizobacterial isolates from the rhizosphere

15:40 - 16:00

The untapped potential of desert ecological systems

Desert ecosystems are characterized by extreme conditions, including drought, heat, and various biotic and abiotic stress factors. Native plants in these environments have evolved remarkable

16:20 - 16:40

Discussion and closing remarks of Desert soil restoration and enrichment

9:00

Session Three: Halophytes microbiomes for modern agriculture

9:00 - 9:45

Non- Conventional Crops and Food security: the suitability of halophytes to become important components in new farming systems

The world’s human population is expected to reach 9.1 billion by 2050, and global food production will need to increase by up to 70% by this time

9:45 - 10:05

Telemetry based Monitoring system for Hydroponics: Where can AI help?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now becoming a way of life in every aspect imaginable. Agriculture is also catching up with the benefits of using AI based techniques

10:05 - 10:25

Exploring the potential of Qatar’s unique microbial biodiversity for biofertilizer production: towards sustainable agriculture under saline irrigation.

Soil salinization and freshwater scarcity are the major challenges limiting the development of the conventional agriculture due to their adverse effects on plant growth and productivity. Moreover,

10:25 - 11:00

Exploring endophytes, isolated from halophytes for vegetable growth promotion

Recently, there has been a worldwide call to explore nature-friendly compounds, which could enhance plant growth and substitute for chemically synthesized products. Endophytes are group of

11:20 - 11:30

Discussion and closing remarks of Halophytes microbiomes for modern agriculture

11:30

Session Four: Rehabilitation of Qatari vegetation for sustainable environment

11:30 - 12:15

Creating Resilient Urban Green Spaces: Insights from the ‘Which Plant Where’ Project

There is growing awareness of the substantial contributions that urban greening makes to the environmental, socio-economic and cultural prosperity of cities. This recognition has transformed urban trees and green

12:15 - 14:00

Poster Session And Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:20

Mangroves in Qatar: Status and Restoration

The mangrove swamps are considered to be one of the prominent features found in specific coastal areas of Qatar. Mangrove habitats play a crucial role in the

14:20 -14:40

Role of Qatar Gene Bank in Supporting Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration Prosopis cineraria case study.

Qatar's commitment to biodiversity preservation aligns with the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC), manifested in its National Biodiversity Strategy and

14:40 - 15:00

How has Qatar’s climate evolved over the past century, and what does the future hold for its vegetation in the face of ongoing climate change?

Qatar's climate has undergone significant changes over the past century, and ongoing climate change is poised to continually impact the country's environment and vegetation. Scientific evidence and data indicate

15:00 - 15:20

To green or not to green – Challenges and rewards of greening arid cities

Urban greening is often pitched as a sustainable panacea to advance urban climate adaptation and human wellbeing. While urban forests, greenery and nature-based solutions must be urgently

15:20 - 15:30

Final session & Closing remarks and posters’ rewards

Scientific and organizing committee / meet with greaters

Mohammed H. Abu-Dieyeh (chairman)

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Professor in Qatar University

Fatima A. Al-Khayat

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Professor in Qatar University

Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Professor in Qatar University

Lama Soubra

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Associate Professor in Qatar University

Talaat Abdel-Fattah Ahmed

Environmental Science center

Professor in Qatar University

Fatima Al-Naemi

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Professor in Qatar University

Sami Sayadi

Center of Sustainable development

Professor in Qatar University

Abeer Al-Mohannadi

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Senior Lab Technician

Farzin Shabani

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Professor in Qatar University

Fatima Ali M A Al-Hajri

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Administrative Coordinator

Najeeb Ullah

Agricultural Research Station

Assistant Professor in Qatar University

Nabil Zouari

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Professor in Qatar University (more…)

Registration / Participation without poster or abstract

Thank you to everyone who participated in QULSS 2023! Your involvement and contributions have been invaluable, and we are grateful for the enthusiasm and insights shared by each of you. As we wrap up this year’s event, please note that registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another engaging and insightful session. Until then, we wish you all the best and hope you continue to thrive in your endeavors. See you in 2024!