In April 2010, HRH the Prince of Wales and Qatar's first lady Sheikha Mozah chairwoman of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development celebrated the opening of the new Qur'anic Garden exhibit in Kew Gardens, London.
ES Group installed a striking, elegant temporary building in the gardens to house The Qur'anic Garden, showcasing plant species mentioned in the Qur'an, including holy plants, such as fig, olive, and pomegranate.
The custom-built structure was an adapted version of ES Group's ‘superstructure' which has previously been used at Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sandhurst Music on Fire.
The temporary structure had a wind load of 26.3 m/s and cross bracing at each end to increase its stability.
During their visit the Prince and Sheikha Mozah planted a Sidra tree. The sapling was the first Sidra to be planted in Kew Gardens, and will be used in studies in the scientific facilities onsite for DNA and seed testing, furthering scientific exchange between Britain and Qatar.
The logo for the Qatar Foundation, the Sidra tree, symbolises The Qatar Foundation's belief that sharing knowledge is the best way to confront environmental, social and economic challenges, and to create an important bridge between different cultures.
