Biography
H.E. Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has been serving as Minister of Transport since October 2021 as per the Amiri Order No. 4 of 2021 reshuffling the Cabinet. Before that, in January 2016, H.E. Al-Sulaiti was appointed as Minister of Transport and Communications as per the Cabinet reshuffle when the two ministries were merged. H.E. Al-Sulaiti had been the Minister of Transport since June 2013, when the Ministry of Transport was established.
Minister’s Message
The sustainable development of our country in all its aspects, whether human, economic or social, reflects the stated aims and objectives of our political leadership, led by the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar.
Transportation play a vital role in all areas of modern life. They ensure the delivery of goods and services for individuals and communities, underpin the growth of other sectors, such as agriculture, industry, mining and trade and drive the development of modern cities, societies and economies.
The establishment of the Ministry of Transport and its mandates in accordance with Amiri Decision No. 57 of 2021 is an expression of the goals that we all seek for our State in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The Ministry confirms its commitment to hard and diligent work through projects and programs that aim to build a land, maritime and aviation transportation system.
The Ministry invites all public and private entities to cooperate in order to continue to develop our homeland and achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti
Minister of Transport
Academic Qualifications
- Graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – France, 1985
- Holds a master’s degree in Military Science – France, 1997
- Holds a diploma of the Institute of Directors
Professional Experience
- Minister of Transport from October 19, 2021 till present
- Minister of Transport and Communications from January 27, 2016 to October 19, 2021
- Minister of Transport from June 26, 2013 to January 27, 2016.
- Chairman of Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar)
- Chairman of QTerminals
- Chairman of New Port Project Steering Committee
- Qatar Airways Group board member
- Deputy Chairman of the Steering Committee of the establishment of Qatar railways network (Qatar Rail).
- Member of the Board of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
- Member of the Executive Board of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
- Member of the Ministerial Group for co-ordination and follow-up of major projects of strategic importance.
- Member of the Ministerial Committee to stimulate the participation of the private sector and economic development projects.
- Member of the Ministerial Group for the allocation and reclamation of land for new projects.
- Former Chairman of the Qatari - French Supreme Committee.
- Former Chairman of Qatar Transport Company (Mowasalat Karwa).
- Former Chairman of the Engineers Qualifying Committee (Qatar Armed Forces).
- Former Chairman of Industrialization Committee (Qatar Armed Forces).
- Maintenance Force Former Commander (Qatar Armed Forces).
- Former Member of the Investment Committee (Qatar Armed Forces).
- Former Member of the Supreme Council of the Military Faculty of Ahmed bin Mohammed.
Badges
- Commandeur (Commander) of the Legion of Honour, by HE François Hollande, President of France.
- Officier (Officer) of the Legion of Honour, by HE Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France.
- Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honour, by HE Jacques Chirac, President of France.