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MOT Begins Developing Qatar Public Transport Master Plan
The Ministry of Transport has started developing the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan (QPTMP) aimed at creating a more efficient and competitive public transportation system and striking a balance between Qatar’s rapid urban growth and its commitment to sustainability, leading ultimately to a more efficient and future-ready public transit systemزThe QPTMP also aims at improving accessibility and coverage, raising service reliability, and exploring innovative mobility solutions that keep pace with latest advancements.Bypassing conventional frameworks, the QPTMP will strategically guide the evolution of the transit system to address challenges associated with escalating vehicular dependency, conges-tion, and environmental impact. The QPTMP will study the status quo of traffic congestion of both private vehicles and public transportation and carbon emissions and their impact on Qa-tar’s climate quality with a view to suggesting suitable solutions.Leveraging advanced and efficient public transportation solutions, and sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure is among QPTMP’s top priorities through providing advanced electric transportation systems to help lower carbon footprint and, consequently, improve Qatar’s cli-mate quality in step with the QNV 2030’s pillar of environmental development, in addition to serving a diverse audience, including policymakers, government officials, developers, investors, consultants, engineers, and planners by equipping those stakeholders with actionable frame-works and guidelines for effective planning, design, implementation, and operation of public transit services.The QPTMP will also encompass prescriptive policies, laws and regulations, accompanied by a robust monitoring program for integrated and comprehensive solutions through harnessing innovation to meet the growing needs for a coherent, advanced, and sustainable national pub-lic transportation system. This aligns with MOT’s endeavour to achieve the goals of the National Development Strategy and QNV 2030.The QPTMP is poised to serve as a bedrock of a future where public transportation could sig-nificantly contribute to generating economic, social, human, and environmental opportunities, and enhancing resilience and progress for all who live and thrive in Qatar.The QPTMP's ripple effects will have far-reaching societal and environmental benefits, support-ing healthier lifestyles, fostering economic vitality, and mitigating the ecological footprint of urban expansion through reducing carbon emissions utilizing smarter transit solutions and rub-ber-stamping Qatar’s commitment to sustainability.The MOT believes in the importance of society’s participation and pays great attention to ful-filling their aspirations in the QPTMP to provide solutions that meet their needs. For that, the MOT will be conducting public surveys to gather data on people’s mobility preferences and opinions on public transportation modes. The surveys will be conducted from April to August 2025 at metro, tram and bus stations, public markets, and shopping malls.The MOT is pleased to invite the public to cooperate with its survey teams and take a few minutes to answer the survey to ensure the accuracy of the data gathered and help reach a better understanding of people’s needs in this respect. All the data gathered will be treated with full privacy and confidentiality and used exclusively for the purposes of the survey.
MOT's New Inspection Drive on Maritime Vessels
A new inspection and control drive on maritime vessels to ensure all safety measures are followed has been conducted by the Ministry's Maritime Transport Affairs professionals, as well as maritime specialists from MOI’s Gen. Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security, Ministry of Municipality and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.They inspected helmsmen's compliance with safety measures in accordance with laws and regulations in place. They also inspected safety and security equipment and their availability onboard and validity.MOT continues these inspections to ensure maritime navigation safety on Qatari waters, in addition to protecting lives and property.
ICAO Council Approves Implementation of Doha FIR/UIR Phase Two
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has approved the implementation of Phase Two by the State of Qatar for the management of the Doha Flight Information Region/Upper Information Region (FIR/UIR) and the Search and Res-cue Region (SRR) following the successful implementation of Phase One where Qatar fulfilled all safety and security requirements.Phase Two, which covers the management of air traffic over international waters north of Qatar, is a critical step toward fully realizing the benefits of airspace modernization. The implementation of Phase Two applies to vertical limits extending from sea level to an unlimited altitude.By standardizing altitude limits, Phase Two will enhance safety, protect the environ-ment, and improve operational efficiency, benefiting both national and regional inter-ests. This phase also brings numerous operational and environmental advantages, in-cluding reduced fuel consumption and emissions, increased capacity, and greater flexi-bility. In addition, it will strengthen safety, boost efficiency, improve regional and inter-national connectivity, and reinforce Doha’s strategic position as a key global aviation hub. Furthermore, it will enable more efficient operations for airlines.“We, in the State of Qatar, are proud of the qualitative achievements we have achieved over the past few years, which contributed to reinforcing the country’s positioning on the map of global aviation industry and enhancing its effective role in that vital indus-try,” said Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani.“These achievements have been crowned recently with an ICAO Council’s approval to going ahead with implementing Phase Two of the Doha FIR in a significant step toward improving the management of air traffic over international waters north of Qatar and providing more efficient and resilient operations.”“This approval is the culmination of the success over the past two years since the im-plementation of Phase One began and the State of Qatar has proven its deservedness and compliance with highest safety and efficiency standards, something which strengthened the international community’s belief in our technical and operational ca-pabilities.”As Phase Two begins, he said, “we will progress on our ambitious course to create a modern civil aviation system consistent with our national vision and in step with best and highest universal practices in the industry.”Mr. Mohamed Faleh Alhajri, in charge of managing the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority said that the ICAO Council’s decision adds up to the advanced steps and previous achievements by the State of Qatar since the approval to go ahead with implementing Phase One of Doha FIR, which was a milestone in the history of Qatari civil aviation.In this regard, he added, Qatar has gone a long way in developing its air navigation sys-tems in line with latest global standards and specifications, something that reflects the excellence it has reached it terms of providing air services to the best efficiency levels, let alone its compliance with highest safety, security and sustainability standards.The QCAA has over recent months implemented a range of operational practices and requirements to prepare for the activation of Phase Two. That included adopting safety procedures and committing to ICAO standards, ensuring a seamless transition to the next phase without compromising operational safety. Additionally, infrastructure and technologies have been upgraded, all systems and devices updated, and automation processes enhanced to better handle the ongoing growth in air traffic.In terms of human resources and training, enough air traffic controllers, technicians, and specialists have been recruited and subjected to intensive training programs and field simulation exercises, in accordance with the requirements of Phase Two.
Qatar, Algeria Sign Air Transportation Services Agreement
The State of Qatar and The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria have signed an air transportation services agreement, allowing for the designated airlines of the two countries to operate unlimited and unrestricted traffic rights for both passenger and cargo flights, thereby enhancing their economic and tourism ties.The agreement was signed by Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and Algerian Minister of Transport H.E. Saïd Sayoud.The pact comes in the context of enhancing Qatar’s connection with world countries through new air services agreements that allow for the national carrier to expand its network and fly to more destinations around the world.Meeting after the signing ceremony, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations in the areas of transportation, civil aviation, transportation activities, and ways to enhance and take them to broader horizons.The signing ceremony and the meeting were attended by Mr. Mohammed Faleh Alhajri, in charge of managing the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, and the delegation accompanying H.E. Minister Sayoud.
Qatar’s IMO Mission Hosts Iftar Banquet for Delegates
The Qatar Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has hosted an Iftar banquet for the IMO Member States’ delegates.The Ramadan gathering enhanced opportunities for mutual dialog and insight on the safety, security, and efficiency of maritime transportation and deepening cooperation among the delegates.
MOT Launches Its Mobile App “Darb”
The Ministry of Transport has launched its application “Darb” for smartphones and smart devices as part of enhancing accessibility to its digital services anytime, anyplace, faster and easier than ever.Currently, “Darb” provides a package of new digital services related to maritime transportation affairs, particularly small crafts’ transactions. Using “Darb” now, beneficiaries can register a new small craft, renew a small craft’s registration license, modify a small craft’s specifications, have a replacement for a lost or damaged license issued, delete a small craft, have a small craft’s ownership sequence certificate issued, apply for a small craft’s mortgage service, apply for a small craft’s mortgage release service, and modify a small craft’s ownership.Beneficiaries can visit and apply for those new digital services anytime, anyplace, thereby saving time and effort. They can also tell the application to send them their maritime vessels’ cards via Qatar Post.“Darb” has a notification feature that keeps users updated on their applications. Users can also get in touch with the MOT team directly via the “Contact Us” page, the Helpline 16016, or email info@mot.gov.qa.Users can also use the application to reach the MOT’s official website where they can view MOT’s news and events.“Darb” will include other MOT’s digital services soon. They relate to seafarers’ affairs and land transportation licensing.The launch of both digital services and the application comes within MOT’s efforts to modernize the country’s transportation sector in a fashion that meets technological advancements. Digitizing the services is one of MOT’s top priorities. The MOT, by so doing, is also implementing its plans that aim at improving the services and making them easier, simpler, available, and accessible anytime, anyplace, thereby triggering higher public satisfaction.“Darb” is now available at: App Storeand Google Play
MOT Meets Saudi TGA Delegation
The MOT has received a delegation from the Saudi Transport General Authority in the context of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the areas of transportation.The delegation met with MOT’s Land Transport Affairs directors and discussed latest developments and projects in the industry.The delegation later paid a visit to Doha Metro stations, Lusail Tram, and Education City Tram, where they viewed the operational processes.
Minister, Bahraini Counterpart Tour Doha Metro, Hamad Port
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today met with Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Bahrain H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.Bilateral relations in the areas of transportation, mobility services and their associated infrastructure, and ways to enhance them, were discussed.The two ministers also toured the Doha Metro project where Qatar Rail professionals briefed them on the operational processes of the stations, the technical capabilities, and the network’s operating systems.They later toured Hamad Port, visited the Hamad Port Visitor Center, and were also briefed by Mwani Qatar professionals on the operational processes of the port’s facilities, terminals, as well as the strategy of the commercial ports, their expansions and contribution to the national economy.Bahraini Ambassador in Doha H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghatam and the delegation accompanying H.E. Minister Al Khalifa participated in the two tours.
