Doha - QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks with HE Russian Ambassador to the State of Qatar Mr. Nurmakhamad Kholov.The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of transport and communications, and means of further enhancing them.
Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met here today with HE the Kenyan Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ms. Monica Juma.The two ministers discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and means of further enhancing them.The meeting was attended by the Qatari Ambassador in Nairobi HE Mr. Jabor bin Ali Al-Dosari.
Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications has begun dredging works in Doha Port as efforts continue to develop all ports countrywide and preserve their infrastructure.The Ministry aims to boost Doha Port’s capacity to be able to accommodate the largest cruise ships in the future, helping to position the capital city among world’s top cruise ship tourism destinations.“Dredging deeper in the Doha Port’s watercourse will qualify it to become a tourist destination that is able to accommodate giant cruise ships. These development works will generate significant economic returns to companies, hotels, restaurants, retailing and service sectors as well as the tourist landmarks of Qatar,” said Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of Technical Affairs, MOTC.This key project, he added, “contributes to the Qatar National Vision 2030 and assists in achieving the goals of the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2018-2023 that aims to place Qatar among the world’s best tourism locations.”The project, which will help the Port to receive supersize cruise ships in the future, will be a key landmark during the events of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Sheikh Al Thani noted.MOTC earlier awarded the dredging and expansion contract to a consortium that includes the Middle East Dredging Co. (MEDCO) and the Belgian Jan De Nul, which will use two of the world’s largest dredgers to clear up to 3.5 million cubic meters of material in the approach channel.
Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dr. Fang Liu, at the Ministry offices today.The meeting discussed Qatar’s nomination for the ICAO Council and latest developments regarding civil aviation. The two officials also discussed means of enhancing cooperation between Qatar and ICAO.At the meeting, HE the Minister appreciated the role ICAO plays in preserving air safety and security.The meeting was attended by Chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey.
Doha - QatarThe 5th Global Aviation Training & TrainAir Plus Symposium kicked off yesterday in a ceremony at Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). The symposium, a three-day event is being held for the first time in Qatar and the Middle East, hosted by Qatar Aeronautical College in collaboration with ICAO and support from Ministry of Transport and Communication.The opening ceremony was followed by the TrainAir Membership awarding in the presence of Minister of Transport and Communications H E Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Fang Liu, and Director General of Qatar Aeronautical College, Jabor bin Hamad Al Thani.The ceremony awarded new associate members as well as new full members, and new corporate partners from a host of countries that included Algeria, Oman, China among others.The opening ceremony was attended by over 800 participants representing Members of the TrainAir Plus Programme, industry stakeholders and academic institutions with the aim of providing them with a forum to learn about new programme features and benefits,.This event provides a forum where ICAO Member States and training organizations come together to forge new partnership opportunities in aviation training, and at the same time increase their awareness of key near- and long-term capacity-building priorities for global air transport .As part of its efforts to develop its offering through partnerships and agreements with its global peers, Qatar Aeronautical College signed during the opening ceremony a partnership agreement with French National Civial Aviation Collge (ENAC), to offer Advanced Masters in Aviation Safety Management to students and aviation professionals in QAC.The ceremony was followed by the first session of the Symposium entitled: Building Aviation Training Intelligence, which was moderated by the Civil Aviation Training Magazine European Affairs Editor Chris Long.The session focused on building aviation training intelligence methods through identifying and integrating decision useful information, establishing operational plans and training portfolios and meeting aviation growth projections with qualified personnel, all in support of State implementation of standards and recommended practices.After a networking lunch break, the Symposium continued with the second session of the day entitled: Enhancing the TrainAir Plus Network through Aviation Training Intelligence.
Doha - QatarThe event hosted representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Qatar Chamber, QNB and the Qatari Businessmen Association.Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalid Al Thani, Director of Technical Affairs, MOTC, said the strategy reflects the vision of the wise leadership of Qatar in supporting the private sector to make it a cornerstone and key pillar in the national economy by engaging it in development projects countrywide.The workshop aimed at highlighting MOTC’s ongoing efforts and providing more explanation about the strategy and its objectives. It was also an occasion to pitch the strategy to more bodies concerned and stakeholders.Sheikh Al Thani said that the time is now to expand private sector’s participation to include all qualified governmental projects, particularly in mobility and transportation.