Qatar’s weather affects the way people dress and the material that is used and puts them at risk due to climate change.The majority of the year in Qatar is extremely hot and dry, especially during the summer when temperatures can climb above 40°C (104°F). In order to be comfortable and aid in temperature regulation in this climate, lightweight, breathable materials must be produced and widely used (CCKP, 2020). Saudi Arabia is a region that is particularly vulnerable to climate change. By the end of this century, major areas of the region are anticipated to be uninhabitable due to temperatures that are already far higher than the global average (Dargin, 2023). Qatar’s intense desert sun prohibits  the use of clothes that provide UV radiation protection. To protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays, lightweight long sleeves made of UV-resistant materials are frequently worn. Moisture management in garments is essential in hot climates. (Rohrig, 2022).

Qatar grows many fruits which are famous around the world. However, the climate puts Qatar at a risk, as a result studies show efforts to reverse the effects of climate change. The humid season lasts for 4.4 months, from May 12 to September 24, with an average daily high temperature above 99°F. The hottest month of the year in Qatar is July, with an average high of 106°F and low of 88°F (WS, 2023). This temperature produces fruits like date palm, figs and pomegranate (Mordor, 2022). Qatar is among the 10 countries that would be mostly impacted by sea level rise in terms of percentage of land area and wetlands affected (Al-Khater 2021). When Saudi Arabia upgraded its Paris Agreement commitment and declared a net zero aim for 2060 in October 2021, it demonstrated a stronger commitment to climate action within its own borders (CAT, 2021). It is not yet clear that climate will be a negative factor in the regional textile and apparel complex of Qatar. What can be taken away from this is that Qatar is staying in the game and making sure they are staying sustainable which makes them a perfect place to establish an apparel market.