Challenge

Qatar features a typical desert climate with high temperatures and scarce rainfall, where summer outdoor temperatures can exceed 45°C. Agriculture is almost entirely dependent on controlled-environment facilities. Our client, an agricultural investment company, aimed to cultivate high-value crops such as strawberries and blueberries in premium greenhouses to meet the growing fruit consumption market in the Middle East.

Key Innovations

Double-layer PC panels minimize heat stress on crops

Fully automated environmental controls enable precise temperature and humidity regulation

Supplemental lighting ensures consistent photosynthesis during low winter sunlight

Drip irrigation with water recirculation maximizes water efficiency

Impact

Achieved stable blueberry cultivation in a desert environment, increasing yield by 40%

Supplied produce to local five-star hotels and supermarkets, creating significant premium value

Recognized as a “High-Tech Agriculture Demonstration Project” locally, receiving government support