Appointment of Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs
Mr. Abdullah Saif Ahmed Al Saif Al-Sulaiti has been appointed as Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport.
Qatar Takes Part in IMO LEG 113
The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 113th Session of the International Maritime Organization Legal Committee (LEG 113), held from the 13th to the 17th of April, at the IMO offices in London.During the session, the Qatari team underlined the importance of maritime navigation’s safety and security, particularly in critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz, and respecting international laws and conventions regulating maritime corridors, and free navigation; something that helps enhance regional stability and maritime transportation safety.
Minister Meets with Saudi Counterpart
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, via videoconference, today.The two ministers discussed venues of bilateral cooperation in transportation industry and its assisting logistic services, as well as ways to enhance and take them to new heights. They also touched upon the current regional situation and its impact on transportation and supply chains.
Minister Meets with Italian Deputy Transport Minister
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport of Italy H.E. Edoardo Rixi, via videoconference, today.The two officials discussed Qatari-Italian cooperation venues in transportation industry and its assisting logistic services, as well as ways to enhance and develop them, particularly utilizing advanced and smart technologies in that vital industry.They also discussed the current regional situation and its impact on transportation and supply chains.
MOT’s Inspection Campaigns on Passenger Transportation Companies Continue
The Ministry of Transport, in collaboration with relevant departments of the MOI, has concluded its inspection campaigns planned for Q1 of 2026 on limousine companies and the companies that provide passenger transportation services via electronic applications.The campaigns detected 32 violations of the Law No. 8 of 2019 Regulating Road Transport and its Implementing Regulations issued by the Minister of Transport’s Decision No. 13 of 2024.The new campaigns covered all areas across Qatar, with particular focus on business, service, and vital areas; something that reflects an expanding crackdown coverage and greater attention to crowded and high-business locations.With such campaigns, the MOT continues its law enforcement effort on the violating companies. It also urges all companies to follow the laws in place and obtain the necessary licenses to be able to do the business legally and avoid accountability.The MOT pays great attention to ensuring that passenger transportation companies follow all applicable laws and meet all safety requirements, while providing the highest quality of service.