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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Minister Meets with Saudi Counterpart

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Eng. Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser, on the sidelines of the Global Logistics Forum (GLF) in Riyadh.The two ministers discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation in transportation, and ways to take it to broader horizons, particularly concerning developing the transportation sector and its associated logistics services, thereby satisfying the two countries’ aspirations and common interests.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Minister Participates in “Global Logistics Forum” Ministerial Roundtable

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has participated in the Ministerial Roundtable (Diwan) at the Global Logistics Forum, which opened in Riyadh in attendance of several Arab and foreign ministers and senior officials.Highlighting the current challenges to supply chains and world trade, Minister Al-Sulaiti, in his remarks, stressed the importance of working together to make a fundamental change in the warehousing and logistics market to ultimately create several gainful opportunities by adopting digital transformation, clean energy in transportation to improve the efficiency of logistics services, streamlining the regulatory procedures, and enhancing international cooperation.He said that the initiatives Qatar launches to keep pace with the transformation in the logistics, warehousing and transportation industries are creating promising investment opportunities, by providing an ecofriendly infrastructure that is equipped with latest technologies and compliant with highest efficiency and competitiveness standards, in addition to flexible laws and legislation that meet investors’ aspirations.These efforts, he said, led to Qatar having been ranked 14th and 19th globally on the latest WB’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), respectively.To reinforce these initiatives, he said, work is underway to put in motion a national strategy for logistics services sector, aiming to solidify Qatar’s ranking as a global logistics hub and enable traders and investors with less time and cost and this would support the requirements of economic diversification clusters for logistics services and shipping.Minister Al-Sulaiti said that Qatar’s vision for developing its logistics industry, and the various associated services is not just an ambitious thought, but a necessity to achieve economic growth and sustainability. He also welcomed working closely with governments, global bodies and the private sector to make this vision a reality.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Minister Meets with Egypt’s Deputy PM, Transport and Industry Minister

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt H.E. Eng. Kamel El Wazir, on the sidelines of the Global Logistics Forum (GLF) in Riyadh.The two ministers discussed aspects of cooperation in the areas of transportation, and ways to develop them, particularly on the logistics services associated to these areas.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Minister Meets with Kosovo Infrastructure Minister

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Minister of Environment, Spatial Planning, and Infrastructure of the Republic of Kosovo H.E. Liburn Aliu, on the sidelines of the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (Global Rail) 2024, which opened in Abu Dhabi.The two ministers discussed the cooperation relations in transportation, mobility services, railways, and civil aviation, and ways to enhance them.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Minister Meets with Kuwaiti Public Works Minister

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Minister of Public Works of the State of Kuwait H.E. Dr. Noura Muhammad Khaled Al-Mashaan, on the sidelines of the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (Global Rail) 2024, which opened in Abu Dhabi.They discussed the two countries’ relations and ways to enhance them in areas of transportation, mobility services, and their associated infrastructure.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Minister Participates in Global Rail 2024 in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court in the United Arab Emirates, and in attendance of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has participated in the opening ceremony of the Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (GRTIEC) 2024, which opened at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), today.Several Arab and foreign ministers and officials, and CEOs of global railroad companies were also in attendance.Following the opening ceremony and accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and some of the ministers and officials, Minister Al-Sulaiti toured the MOT’s pavilion at the accompanying exhibition and viewed the mockups and presentations that feature public bus infrastructure and railroad projects in Qatar, land transportation’s plans and strategies, and the gradual and all-out electrification of public buses by 100% by 2030. Additionally, they experienced driving Lusail Tram and touring Doha Metro trains and stations using VR technology.Hosted by Etihad Rail - the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Global Rail discusses numerous topics on transportation and relevant legislation, transition to railways and enhancing the associated infrastructure with latest technologies and AI systems. The event attracts over 100 exhibitors from around the world, providing a comprehensive platform to engage with key players across the transportation and infrastructure sectors.