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Monday, May 8, 2017

MOTC Holds Qatar Digital Government Forum

DOHAThe Ministry of Transport and Communication (MOTC) held Monday Qatar Digital Government Forum 2017, with representatives of government authorities and the private sector attending. Qatar's e-government steering committee was also participated.The forum highlighted the status of Qatar Digital Government strategy 2020, and also included presentations on the progress made in the implementation of e-government projects.Assistant Undersecretary of Government Information Technology Sector Hassan Jassim al Sayed said that since its creation in 2013 the steering committee has been encouraging all government authorities to implement their digital plans. Thanks to these efforts, the number of digital services offered by the government increased to 1660 by the end of the first quarter of 2017. A total of 1079 of them were offered online and 581 others offered on mobile. The total number of digital transactions increased from six million in 2014, to 128 million by the end of March 2017. Qatar aims to raise the total number of digital services to 2000 by the end of this year, with 1300 services online and 700 more on mobile.Participants presented the digital government strategies of their respective ministries and their implementation status. Participants also discussed the role of the e-government steering committee, chaired by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and its main goals as well as how to deal with any challenges facing the implementation of its strategy.They also provided statistics on their websites, their users, and their followers on social media. Participants also discussed their efforts in facilitating their services, whether digitally or through service centers that are available across the country. They stressed that participating in the forum was an opportunity to constantly develop the service and ensure its safety.HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani launched Qatar e-Government 2020 strategy in May 2014. It involves a comprehensive system to complete the digital transformation of the government through establishing digital infrastructure and government applications.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Moroccan Delegation Visits Hamad Port

Doha-The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) has welcomed a high-ranking delegation from the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water at Hamad Port.The delegation’s visit is part of a tour to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to exchange expertise and boost cooperation between Morocco and GCC countries in field of transport.The delegation was briefed on progress in the construction, facilities, and development of services at Hamad Port as well as Qatar’s drive to becoming a major regional trade hub.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

HE the Minister receives message from Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure

Doha,HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti received a message from Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure Dr. Zorana Mihajlovic today.The message was delivered by HE Jasminko Pozderac, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Qatar. during his meeting with HE Minister Al Sulaiti here today.The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of transportation and communications and means of further enhancing them.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

MADA signs agreements with international partners

Doha,The Qatar Assistive Technology Centre (Mada) has signed three partnership agreements with local, regional and global organizations at the first Gulf Region Education Assistive Technology (GREAT) Conference 2017 in Doha.These strategic agreements, signed at the Qatar National Convention Centre, will help provide the necessary technological tools and information required to develop and enhance the education curriculum for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The partnerships will also promote the adoption of the latest practices in assistive technology within the field of education."As part of our commitment to support persons with disabilities in Qatar, we have signed a number of strategic agreements to further develop and improve education for PwDs. These agreements will play an important role in developing the assistive technology sector in Qatar and in the region, through implementations and advisory on the best practices,” said Maha al-Mansouri, CEO, Mada.The first agreement was signed with the Training and Educational Development Centre from the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar. The agreement will help students through the provision of assistive technology and strengthen the number of support teachers in Qatar.The second agreement was signed with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services in the UAE. This agreement will help raise the level of awareness and training for specialized teams and workers in the field of assistive technology. This will include programs that raise awareness and educate, as well as upgrades in the services provided to users of assistive technology, and further co-operation in scientific research and development.The third agreement was signed with the US Assistive Technology Industry Association. The aim of the partnership is to promote technology education and training programs in Qatar, as well as to provide optimal services for persons with disabilities and professionals who supervise them. The agreement will help launch training programs with internationally recognized certificates.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

MOTC’s Delegation Visits UAE to Boost Cooperation In Land Transport Field

Abu Dhabi– UAEA delegation from the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) met separately with Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Center General Manager Mohammed Darwish Al Qamzi and Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO – Licensing Agency, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), during a visit to the United Arab Emirates to exchange expertise and boost bilateral cooperation between the two sister countries.During the two meetings, the delegation, headed by Mr. Rashid Taleb Al-Nabit, Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport at MOTC, was briefed about laws and regulations regulating the activities of land transport, inspection systems and heavy transport used in the two Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.In addition, the delegation also learnt about the mechanisms used by the two emirates to implement their land transport licensing strategy for limousine services.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

MOTC Hosts Businessmen Delegation From South Africa

Doha –The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) welcomed today (Wednesday, May 3) a high-ranking delegation from South Africa at Hamad Port.The delegation included South African Ambassador to Qatar HE Shirish Soni and a number of South African businessmen as well as representatives of a number of South African companies and institutions working in the fields of port and transport infrastructure.Captain Abdullah Al Al-Khanji, CEO of Qatar Ports Management Co. (Mwani Qatar) briefed the visitors on progress in the construction, facilities, and development of services at Hamad Port.The delegation toured the port where they learnt about the port equipment, sea docks, container terminals and other facilities.