Qatar has achieved many remarkable feats that have earned it a place in the Guinness World Records. From incredible architecture to groundbreaking events, Qatar is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible and achieving the extraordinary. These records not only showcase the nation's commitment to innovation but also serve as a testament to its ability to captivate the world with remarkable accomplishments.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) Team unravels the stories and facts behind these records.
Al Wakrah Municipality achieved the largest flower bouquet measuring 6 x 6 meters on 23 December 2023. It has 5,564 flowers and was part of the Qatar National Day celebration. The bouquet's size was measured using a GPS device, and it was created using an eco-friendly irrigation system to encourage sustainability in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
In September 2023, Qatar's Ministry of Municipality and The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) teamed up to create the largest green roof, measuring 4,031 square meters at the main building of Expo 2023 Doha. The project's objective was to comply with the country's environmental policies and future vision. The building was designed to display the highest horticultural standards in a hot climate region, portraying a model of a green country in a desert climate by the State of Qatar.
The longest motorsport pitlane building is 402.103 meters long and was achieved in Doha on 1 October 2023. It was created by the Public Works Authority - Ashghal to provide a world-class building overviewing the Lusail pitlane.
The longest inflatable obstacle course ever made was 1,055.225 meters (3,462 feet and 2.88 inches) long. It was built by Events & Entertainment Enterprises (E3) in Doha on 10 March 2023. It took 80 people four days to construct the InflataMONSTER, the world's longest inflatable obstacle course, consisting of 60 sections and over 100 obstacles.
PADEL IN (Qatar) achieved the largest Padel Championship during the Qatar Rail Open tournament on 17 September 2022. A total of 778 players participated in three categories- men, women, and juniors- over the week-long event held at PADEL IN City Center and PADEL IN Aspire in Doha.
At Qatar's indoor theme park Doha Quest, the EpiQ Coaster stands as the tallest indoor roller coaster, measuring 56.736 meters in height, while the Magma Blast is the tallest indoor drop tower ride, standing at 56.409 meters (185 ft 0.8 in).
Ahmed Al-Shahrani from Qatar set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the country by wheelchair. According to Guinness World Records Arabia, Ahmed completed the journey in 1 day, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. His purpose behind this achievement is to inspire and promote the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in sports.
The Qatar Skydive Team and Joint Special Forces set a new record for the most parachuting sequences in canopy formation with a team of 25 people in Evora, Portugal on 11 January 2021. The record of 5 sequences was verified by the FAI.
Emad Salehi broke the world record for the largest art canvas in Qatar. The 9,652 m² canvas titled "The Story of the Ball" depicts historical moments from previous World Cups, athletes, hosting countries, and Arabic landmarks. The artwork took five months to complete, using 3,000 litres of paint and 150 brushes. The world record was awarded on 7 December 2022.
On 16 October 2022, the Lusail Bus Depot was awarded the Guinness World Record for being the largest electric bus depot in the world, with a capacity of 478 buses. The primary purpose of constructing this electric bus depot was to improve public transportation, especially during the Qatar World Cup.
The largest plastic bottle word ever created is "QATAR". It was achieved by Seashore Recycling and Sustainability using 14,183 blue-capped empty plastic water bottles of the same size in Doha, Qatar on 15 October 2022.
On 9 October 2021, 66 nationalities participated in Ashghal's "Plant Million Trees" campaign to set a world record for the most nationalities planting trees simultaneously. Each participant planted one tree for five continuous minutes following specific steps.
The nationalities that participated in the "Plant Million Trees" campaign included Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Côte D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, PERU, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
Umm Al Seneem Park set a new Guinness World Record for having the longest air-conditioned outdoor path measuring 1,143 meters (3,750 feet) in length. This path is equipped with outdoor air conditioners that help maintain a cool temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, providing visitors with a comfortable experience even in hot weather.
Sports City Advertising (Qatar) achieved the record for the largest external 360° screen on 31 May 2022. The screen measured 11,345 m² (112,116 ft² 81 in²) and is located in Doha, Qatar. The Torch Building, also known as the Aspire Tower, has a screen all around it and stands at 298 m (980 ft) in height.
On 9 September 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications created the deepest artificial port basin on land at Um Al Houl, Qatar. The Hamad Port basin is 4 km long, 700 m wide, and 17 m deep. Over 6,900 tons of explosives were used to extract more than 44.5 million cubic meters of dredged material. The project took two and a half years, and the dredged material was later used in other construction works, resulting in significant cost savings.
Read more: Hamad Port in Guinness World Records as deepest artificial basin created on earth's surface
The Al Hitmi & Co building, situated along the Corniche, is home to the "Reflective Flow" chandelier. It holds the record for being the largest chandelier by the number of lights and was installed on 23 June 2010. The chandelier weighs 18,000 kg (39,683 lb) and has 165,000 LED units. It was designed by Beau McClellan and is 5.8 m (19 ft) tall at its highest point, 12.5 m (41 ft) wide, and 38.5 m (126 ft 4 in) long.
During the Sky Climbers graduation ceremony on 19 September 2017, Qatar achieved the record for the longest selfie stick at the Qatar National Convention Center. It measures 18 m (59.05 ft), beating the previous record of 16 m.
At a charity auction hosted by QTel (now Ooredoo) in May 2006, the phone number 666-6666 was sold for QR 10 million to an anonymous Qatari bidder.
Shakeer Cheerayi, an Indian national, achieved the fastest crossing of Qatar on foot (male) in 1 day, 6 hours, 56.50 seconds. The record was set in Doha from 17-18 February 2023. Shakeer aimed to push his limits and motivate others to do the same by earning this Guinness World Record title.
Source: Guinness World Records
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