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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Sora Marine Training Accredited for Training Courses

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications has accredited Sora Marine Training to offer training courses on how to helm private vessels and jet skis. This comes within MOCT’s concern to give effect to the provisions of the Law on Maritime Vessels and train seagoing vessel drivers based on maritime training programs endorsed by Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry. Sora Marine Training has been accredited given its long experience in the field of training in such a way that serves citizens and residents to be trained on how to drive maritime vessels in Qatar, thus boosting the principles concerning safety of life in seas, protection of marine life and maritime security.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Minister Meets with Lesotho Transport Minister

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks here today with Minister of Transport of the Kingdom of Lesotho Hon. Keketso Sello.The two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transportation and civil aviation services and means of further enhancing them. They also reviewed a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey attended the meeting.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Minister Meets with Kuwait’s CITRA Chairman

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met here today with the Chairman and CEO of Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority Eng. Salim Al-Ozainah.The two officials discussed means of further enhancing cooperation in the fields of ICT and a number of matters of common interest between the two brotherly countries.The meeting was attended by President of Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) HE Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai.

Monday, December 30, 2019

Ministry Launches Monitoring Vessels Project

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the Monitoring Vessels Project from the Pearl – Qatar in the presence of several officials representing sectors working in the maritime transport industry.The monitoring vessels, which will be deployed on Qatari waters and ports, will support the security and safety of maritime navigation and the protection of marine environment.The new vessels will be used in carrying out several tasks that will contribute to enhancing maritime safety such as investigating maritime accidents and inspecting Qatari seagoing vessels to ensure meeting all legal requirements and safety and security equipment according to the Law on Maritime Vessels. They will also inspect foreign vessels at anchorage area to ensure compliance with maritime safety requirements enunciated in international maritime conventions, in addition to following up on the navigational aid system and detecting any marine pollution and reporting it to the bodies concerned.“The Monitoring Vessels Project comes within the framework of Ministry effort to develop maritime transport works across the country in line with commitments, conventions and duties advocated and sought by the International Maritime Organization,” said Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs, MOTC, Dr. Saleh bin Fetais Al Marri.He added that the monitoring vessels, which began work already, are among the most modern in the world, using high technology and will enhance ensuring maritime safety and security and protecting lives and property at sea as well as preserving the marine environment.He also said that the maritime transport sector at MOTC will continue work on keeping up with latest developments in transport and navigation industry, in addition to launching projects that support the country’s economic activities and serve citizens and residents, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Nine Qatari Projects Nominated for Phase III of WSIS2020 Prizes

Doha – QatarNine Qatari projects have been nominated to Phase III of the 9th edition of the World Summit on Information Society Prizes 2020 (WSIS2020) sponsored by the International Telecommunication Union.The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites the public and all those who are interested to vote online for the nine projects via the link: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/prizes/2020/ before the deadline for voting; Jan. 24, 2020. Voters should vote in all categories and for only one project under each category.The contest has 18 categories. Five projects with the highest number of votes in each of the 18 categories will be identified and referred to final evaluation from a panel of experts from the ITU, who will select one wining project in each category.The nine Qatari projects are: “SafeSpace” under “C5: Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs”, “Open Data” portal under “C7: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life: E-Science”, the “Digital Transformation of Small & Medium Business Enterprises” under “C7: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life: E-Business”, the “Government Media Analysis Service” under “C9: Media”, the “National Digitization Project” under “C6: Enabling environment”, the “Better Connections” under “C7: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life: E-Environment”, the “Multi Languages Electronic Labor Contract System” under “C8: Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content”, “Metrash 2” under “C7: ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life: E-Government”, and the “Centralized Connectivity in the Schools Network” under “C2: Information and communication infrastructure: an essential foundation for the Information Society.”The WSIS Prizes is the unique global platform to identify and showcase success stories in the implementation of the WSIS 18 Action Lines and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WSIS Prizes contest was developed in response to requests from the WSIS stakeholders to create an effective mechanism to evaluate projects and activities that leverage the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development.The 18 winning projects will be recognized at the WSIS Forum 2020, to be held on April 6-9, 2020, in Geneva, Switzerland.The WSIS Prizes contest is open for all WSIS stakeholders: governments, businesses, civil society, international organizations, academic institutions and others. It features 18 categories that directly match the WSIS Action Lines.Click here to playe video for how to vote.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Ministry Celebrates Qatar National Day

Doha – Qatar (Dec. 17, 2019) The Ministry of Transport and Communications celebrated Qatar National Day in the presence of HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and a wide participation from several senior MOTC officials, employees and their family members.On this occasion, HE the Minister said, “Qatar National Day is a special annual event where we renew our determination to complete what our predecessors had begun for building a modern, forward-looking country that cherishes its roots and heritage. Marking this day is a clear reflection of the strong bonds and values of connection between the nation and the wise leadership.”HE the Minister congratulated HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani and the Qatari people on this occasion.He added that this special event is a great opportunity to renew determination from all of us to continue hard work, cooperation and all efforts to place this homeland higher and support its development and renaissance. He also noted that MOTC will continue its endeavors to provide transportation and communications systems with highest and latest universal standards and specifications, thus offering safe and reliable services and contributing to economic and social development, high quality of life and environmental sustainability in Qatar, observing the Qatar National Vision 2030.Celebrations featured multiple interactive and recreational activities showcasing the rich Qatari culture such as henna art, falconry, traditional handicrafts and local food.