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Second AEMOB Forum to Bring Together Global Mobility Leaders to Doha This Sept
The 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) will take place this September 7-8, 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), followed by a dedicated Ecosystem Tour on September 9.The Ministry of Transport is the Host and Strategic Partner of the event, organized by Just us & Otto, and held under the patronage of the Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani. This came during a press briefing at Hilton Doha Hotel today.Addressing the press briefing, MOT’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti said that Qatar’s transportation industry has been witnessing rapid progress and achieving well-recognized milestones both regionally and globally, driven by the MOT’s commitment to delivering smart, sustainable transportation solutions and providing supporting logistics services that meet the demands of modern cities and contribute to a better quality of life.Electric transportation technologies and autonomous vehicles are emerging as key priorities for the Ministry of Transport, which aims to cement Qatar’s profile as a trailblazer in adopting smart mobility systems and solutions—specifically through projects leveraging AI - given the promising opportunities these technologies offer to enhance transportation system efficiency, reduce harmful environmental and health emissions, improve safety, and foster more flexible and sustainable mobility experiences, he added.He pointed out that the MOT launched the Autonomous Vehicles Strategy and teamed up with its partners to supervise the execution of the 1st phase of electric robotaxi tryouts to test the operational and technical aspects while evaluating safety and efficiency levels.The second phase of testing is expected to commence soon, paving the way for the future expansion of their use within the country's public transit system.Eng. Al-Sulaiti noted that Qatar has remarkably progressed on switching its public transit system to ecofriendly. He said more than 70% of its public transit fleet is now electric and the target is 100% by 2030, let alone modernizing the necessary infrastructure to support that transition and ensure its sustainability.Partners & SponsorsThe scale of AEMOB Forum 2026 is further reflected in the support of more than 20 sponsors and partners, bringing together organizations from across Qatar and the region to support dialog, knowledge exchange and the advancement of autonomous and electric mobility.Qatar Rail joins as Platinum Sponsor, with Qatar Free Zones Authority, QTerminals, Mwani Qatar, and Uber as Gold Sponsors. Mowasalat (Karwa), Elite Motors (Chery, Lepas), Al Abdulghani Motors, and Masar Motors (Deepal) join as Silver Sponsors, alongside Qatar University as Academic Partner, the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) as Applied Research Partner, and Seib Insurance & Reinsurance as Insurance Partner. The Forum is further supported by Qatar Airways as Airline Partner, Qatar Tourism as Destination Partner, QNCC as Venue Partner, Qatar EV Association as Community Partner, and both InStrat and CharIN as Knowledge Partners.SpeakersThis year’s AEMOB Forum, the event’s second edition following its inaugural gathering in 2024, will bring together more than 40 international and regional speakers, representing government, industry, academia, technology, research and the wider mobility ecosystem.The speaker line-up includes, but not limited to, Yvonne Winter, CEO of FlyNow Arabia Ltd (FlyNow Aviation), Fahad Al Riyami, CEO and Founder of AeroVecto, Andrew Carter, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, Aditya Pathak, Chief Segment Officer – Mobility at L&T Technology Services, Mr. Saleh Saeed Al-Marri, MOT’s Land Transport Planning Department Director, Nayla Khaled Al Noaimi, MOT’s Road Affairs Department Director, Nayif Nasser Aljaber, Acting Director of the Air Safety Department at the Civil Aviation Authority, Dr. Rafah Al Arrouqi, Technical Affairs and Innovation Manager at Mowasalat (Karwa), and Eng. Fatima Ali Al Khayyat, MOT’s Land Transport Licensing Section Head, among other international and regional experts.Key Topics on the AgendaAcross its two-day professional conference, AEMOB Forum 2026 will feature more than 50 keynote sessions and panel discussions spanning 10 dedicated mobility and industry tracks, creating a multidisciplinary program exploring autonomous and electric mobility through technology, policy, regulation, sustainability, infrastructure, research, public adoption and real-world implementation.Further, building on the success of the Forum’s inaugural edition in 2024, AEMOB Forum 2026 will extend beyond its professional conference through a strong community program. Activities including the SME Competition, Startup Showcase and 3-Minute Thesis Challenge will provide additional platforms for entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, young professionals and emerging innovators to engage with the mobility sector and contribute ideas to its future development.ExhibitionAlongside its conference and community programs, AEMOB Forum 2026 will feature more than 20 exhibition spaces at QNCC, bringing autonomous vehicles, electric mobility solutions, smart infrastructure technologies and emerging innovations directly to delegates and visitors.
MOT Automates, Launches 11 More Maritime Transportation e-Services
The Ministry of Transport is done with automating 11 more maritime transportation affairs’ services.Now electronic and accessible via the MOT’s official website, the 11 fresh e-services cover the transactions related to big vessels and seafarers’ affairs.This brings the total number of e-services available at the MOT’s website to 21, while the MOT continues its plans for simper transactions, less time and effort, and better user experience.The new e-services are; CSR - Continuous Synopsis Record, Certificate of Specification Amendment, Ship Deletion, Transfer of Ownership, Certificate of Non-Encumbrance, Lost Replacement, Mortgage Request, Mortgage Release, Safety Insurance for Oil Pollution Damage Request, To Whom it May Concern Certificate, and Sea Protest Service.“Launching these e-services is aligned with the MOT’s strategy to advance digital transformation and service automation across its various sectors, and to adopt the latest digital solutions and technologies. This initiative contributes to developing a more efficient and innovative maritime transportation industry, keeping pace with Qatar’s aspirations for an integrated and highly efficient government service ecosystem, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030,” said MOT’s Information Systems Department Acting Director, Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Kuwari.The official website of the MOT provides multiple land and maritime transportation affairs’ e-services, which users can access and apply for, anytime, anyplace, saving them time and effort.
MOT Attends 39th GCC Port Authorities Committee Meeting
A Ministry of Transport delegation, headed by the Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs Eng. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, has participated in the 39th meeting of the Committee of Gulf Cooperation Council Port Authorities and Maritime Administrations’ Officials, held at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, yesterday.The uniform terms and controls followed for issuing operating licenses for marine vessels uncovered by international maritime conventions were discussed.Enhancing GCC logistics integration and updating the requirements for licensing companies engaging in the business of examining and inspecting marine vessels that aren’t subject to the scope of international maritime conventions were among multiple topics discussed, aimed at bolstering GCC maritime work.Additionally, the attendees also discussed considering technical alternatives to enhance the resilience of positioning, navigation, and timing services.Moreover, the meeting considered classifying the Arabian Gulf waters as a Same Risk Area (SRA) under the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM), and the green shipping corridors between GCC ports.Facilitating the use of maritime vessels for navigation and movement within territorial waters and entry into territories, preparing a marine environmental risk register, and mapping out proactive measures and solutions in the event restrictions are imposed on the passage of ships through the Straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, were also discussed.
Minister Meets with ICS SG on Enhancing Cooperation
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Mr. Thomas Kazakos, discussed Qatari-ICS cooperation venues in shipping and maritime navigation safety, and ways to enhance them.The two officials, who met via videoconference, today, also discussed the current regional situation and its impact on maritime transportation and supply chains sustainability.
Qatar Takes Part in IMO III 12
Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 12th Session of the International Maritime Organization's Implementation of IMO Instruments Sub-Committee (III 12), held at the IMO in London from July 20 to July 24, 2026.The III 12 focused on flag, port, and coastal state enforcement, marine casualty analysis, and audit scheme results. It also approved several reports regarding Port Reception Facilities, analysis of consolidated audits summary reports, and lessons learnt from casualties. The Sub-Committee also undertook the periodic review of Survey Guidelines under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), 2025, and Procedures for Port State Control.Qatar actively participates in IMO’s technical meetings as part of its unwavering support for developing and implementing international maritime conventions and instruments and enhancing Member States’ compliance with maritime safety and security requirements and marine life protection, aiming for highest safety and efficiency in maritime industry.
MOT, QSE Sign MoU on Land Transportation Consultations
The Ministry of Transport and Qatar Society of Engineers today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in R&D in smart transportation, studies, safety on roads, and relevant laws and legislation.The MoU will contribute to enhancing national talents’ expertise in road transportation by developing specialized training, and holding workshops, educational sessions, and upskilling programs for capacity-building in mobility innovation. The personnel, who perform engineering jobs at MOT’s Land Transport Affairs, will also have access to training programs.MOT’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti, and Chairperson of the Qatar Society of Engineers, Eng. Amna Mohammed Al Naama, signed the MoU, at MOT’s offices, today.The MOT is strategically supporting innovation in areas of transportation, and cementing collaboration, partnership and expertise exchange in step with national policies and infrastructure development plans, guided by the MOT Strategy, NDS3, and QNV 2030.
MOT Supervises Successful Electric Robotaxis Pilot
Mowasalat (Karwa) has successfully conducted a tryout of electric robotaxis, under the Ministry of Transport’s supervision.The robotaxis made a round trip between the headquarters of the MOT and the Old Doha Port in what is seen as an extension of the project’s successes.“This pioneering project aligns with the plans of the Autonomous Vehicles Strategy developed by the MOT and which aims to leverage advanced technology applications—incorporating the latest smart, ecofriendly systems—within the public transportation industry, and the departments concerned with the MOT keep pace with best universal practices in terms of adopting smart and sustainable mobility solutions”, said MOT’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti.He said that the pilots followed highest known safety standards, and the MOT is to launch the next operational phases in collaboration with Karwa.According to the In-Charge of Road Affairs Dept. with the MOT Eng. Nayla Khaled Al Noaimi, today’s successful robotaxis pilot shows the operating and technical systems are ready for the broader adoption of autonomous services and the switch to the second phase is highly likely the goal of which is to advance to the full run of autonomous vehicles, without a driver, in coordination with the authorities concerned in Qatar.MOT’s Land Transport Licensing Dept. Director Hamad Ali Al-Marri emphasized the MOT pay great attention to embracing reliable and secure services for the public and continuing improving land transportation services quality to the best standards of innovation and sustainability.The CEO of Mowasalat (Karwa) Ahmed Hassan Al-Obaidly said; "We are working side-by-side with and under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport on this vital project. At Mowasalat, we dedicated all necessary resources – including skilled personnel, workforce, vehicles, technology, and advanced software – to ensure the success of this initiative across all its stages. Our goal is to deliver the service to the public with the highest standards of safety and comfort, while keeping pace with developments in the public transport sector and aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030."Phase one of the project, since it began in August 2025 and was followed by kicking off the pilot commercial service via Karwa app last December, included 2500 trips in the form of autonomous vehicle run under the supervision of a trained safety officer (SO) in the driver’s seat.The pilot phase reported satisfactory and positive outcomes with a successful commercial operation, high passenger satisfaction, and safety rates beyond initial targets. Pilot trips were 94% successful with no human interference.The project’s second phase would include the remote operation (RO) of 2 autonomous robotaxis with no SO onboard, on 3 routes that had previously been tested and approved: Old Doha Port-The Gate Mall, Souq Waqif–Sheraton Doha Hotel, and MIA–West Bay.The second phase will be carried out gradually on each route separately so that moving from one phase to another is conditioned on meeting all the necessary safety requirements. The service will be made available to the public via Karwa app after verifying and guaranteeing a fully safe deployment and operation.
IMO to Celebrate World Maritime Day Parallel Event in Qatar in 2028
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has approved Qatar's bid to host the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in 2028.Qatar’s offer to host the event was accepted at the Council’s 137th regular session that began July 6 and ends this Friday.Qatar's Ambassador to the UK and Permanent Representative to the IMO Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani thanked IMO Member States for their support.He said that Qatar is committed to delivering a distinguished event that contributes to supporting the IMO goals, cementing international cooperation, fostering knowledge exchange, and advancing innovation and sustainability across the maritime industry.Member States' approval of Doha as the host for this important event in 2028 reflects the role Qatar continues to play in the global maritime industry, he noted.The WMDPE is an international platform held annually by the IMO in cooperation with the host country. It is hosted in a different country each year, bringing together government officials, maritime transportation and shipping industry leaders, and representatives from global organizations, academia, and the private sector to discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities.The Doha parallel event, which will run from two to three days, will discuss maritime navigation safety, marine life, decarbonization, digital transformation, supply chains, and how shipping, logistics services and ports management can benefit from the AI and new technologies, among several other key subjects of top regional and global priority.
