Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah (second right); Secretary General of Expo 2023 Doha Mohammed Ali Al Khoori (first left); Dean of WCM-Q Dr. Javaid Sheikh (second left); and others touring the LifeHub pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha.
Doha, Qatar: The LifeHub Pavilion at Expo 2023 Doha by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), provides visitors with a unique visual experience and raises awareness on the crucial role of protecting environment and creating a healthier and sustainable future.
It also promotes the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing towards a more sustainable future.
Situated within the Innovation Centre of the International Zone at Expo 2023 Doha, Al Bidda Park, LifeHub is presented in partnership with the Ministry of Municipality and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
During an event on Thursday, the Minister of Municipality, H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and the Secretary-General of Expo 2023 Doha, H E Mohammed Ali Al Khoori, joined several diplomats in an educational tour of the LifeHub.
In a statement released to the media, H E Al Attiyah, praised Expo 2023 Doha and Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar in their efforts to raise awareness to climate change and push forward the agenda of sustainability.
He said, “Qatar remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing sustainability practices.
“Leveraging technological advancements is paramount in driving us towards a more sustainable future and realising the Qatar 2030 vision.”
H E Al Khoori said that the collaboration with the esteemed Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar has been a privilege.
“We take pride in showcasing the technological advancements in the AI and its extensive capabilities to our visitors. As we confront a critical period in addressing climate change, we are committed to exploring all available options to mitigate these challenges effectively,” he added.
Installations at LifeHub showcase four segments and discuss the most important global challenges — climate change; sustainability; nutrition and wellness; and science, technology and AI.
“What we want to demonstrate here is everything together in a large biodiversity model,” said Dr. Javaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q, while speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event. “Just remember there is one unit – the life, the environment, the plants, animals, human all together – we have to live together in a way that we sustain each other,” he added.
LifeHub pavilion also displays how individuals can reduce their carbon footprint to live in more sustainable way, how to eat a diet that is both healthy and environmentally friendly, and how the AI can be applied to healthcare, energy, transportation, agriculture, and other sectors to dramatically boost sustainability efforts and safeguard natural habitats. Popular with local and international visitors, the LifeHub pavilion is open until March 28, 2024.
