HE Minister Visits Lusail Trams Manufacturing Alstom Plant

Paris-France-HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has paid a visit to the French train-building factory Alstom. Escorted by Qatar's Ambassador to France HE Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri and Qatar Rail Managing Director & CEO, Eng. Abdulla Abdulaziz T. Al Subaie, HE the Minister saw the building of Lusail trams and tested the first Lusail tram manufactured. Lusail trams are planned to start arriving in Doha as of this March.                     

HE Minister Heads Qatar Delegation to Paris International Cybersecurity Forum

Minister Holds Talks with Kenya Ambassador

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti has held talks in Doha with Kenyan Ambassador to Qatar HE Galma Mukhe Boru.The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation between the State of Qatar and friendly country of Kenya in the fields of transport and communications, and means of further enhancing them.

Qatar, Kyrgyz Republic Sign Air Services Agreement

Doha – Qatar The State of Qatar and the Kyrgyz Republic signed an air services agreement in Doha today. The agreement comes within the framework of connecting the State of Qatar with more air services agreements, permitting its national carrier to expand its destinations all around the world.The agreement was signed by HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, and HE Minister of the Transport and Roads of the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Jamshitbek Kalilov.Following the signing ceremony, the two ministers discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries in the fields of transport, mobility and aviation and means of further enhancing them.The two officials also agreed to sign an MoU in the near future in the field of land transport. The MoU will focus on commodities and goods transportation from Bishkek to Doha on 7-day trips. This comes within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that aims to revive the Silk Road that connects Asia, Africa and Europe to form an economic belt to help expand economic and cultural exchange.

HE Minister Launches “Guide to Ethical Responsibility in the Digital World”

Doha-HE Minister of Transport and Communications today launched a “Guide to Ethical Responsibility in the Digital World”, which was developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications as part of its Akhlaki Qatar campaign.This came during the “Digital Ethics Forum in the Digital World” the Ministry organized today in collaboration with Government Communication Office. The event was attended by a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, influencers, media personalities and chief executive officers of some institutions.In two sessions, the forum addressed ethical responsibility in the digital world, the need to practice ethics, high values and the preservation of national identity when communicating online. It also featured the meaning of digital citizenship, the importance of preserving morality, especially in the circumstances of the current siege, and how it was the practice of ethics in the political discourse through the media and modern communication channels, and the role of Qatari public figures and influential people present in the means of social communication in maintaining Qatari national values.In his inaugural address, Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, said: “Dignity and self-respect are part of this nation’s identity and an integral part of its identity, which has become more evident today than ever. We are proud of this nation, and of its moral values. The responsibility comes so that our behavior becomes not only an indicator of shouldering responsibility, but also a reflection of the extent to which we maintain and cherish the high values, moral values that are part of our identity and our religion. We, the people of Qatar, are proud of this nation, and of its moral values.”The Minister also recalled the speech of the Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the United Nations, when the Emir said: “The Qatari people have maintained their high morals despite the ruthlessness of the campaign against them and against their country.” And that “our society has achieved great success in a real moral test.”

HE Minister Meets with Italy Parliament’s Quaestor of Chamber of Deputies

Rome – ItalyHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks with Honorable Stefano Dambruoso, Quaestor of the Chamber of Deputies, the Parliament of Italy, who is also Chairman of the Qatari-Italian Parliamentary Friendship Group.The meeting discussed the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and means of further enhancing them, in addition to a number of matters of common interest.The meeting was attended by HE Mr. Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Italy.