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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MOT Concludes Marine Casualty & Incident Investigation Regional Training

The Ministry of Transport has wrapped up the Regional Training Course on Marine Casualty and Incident Investigation it organized in conjunction with the International Maritime Organization. The training was attended by several maritime specialists from the MOT, other government entities, and some Arab countries.The course refreshed and updated maritime investigators’ knowledge of the IMO’s decisions and principles to assist national maritime authorities in conducting uniform investigations into marine casualties and incidents. The training also included explanations on the sharing of information among investigators for enhanced investigation cooperation at the regional level.The weeklong course comes in the context of improving maritime specialists’ capacity and expertise in the field.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Minister Heads Qatar Delegation to 25th GCC Transport Ministers’ Committee Meeting

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 25th Gulf Cooperation Council Transport Ministers’ Committee Meeting, in Muscat, Oman. The ministers discussed several topics that enhance cooperation among GCC states in the areas of transportation and mobility. They also took the necessary decisions regarding the GCC Railways Authority and work progress on the GCC railway project and its execution and operation schedules, in addition to developing a land transportation strategy for the GCC countries, the executive regulations of the GCC uniform system for universal land transportation, and several other topics relating to maritime transportation and ports.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Minister Meets with Italy’s Deputy Transport Minister

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport H.E. Edoardo Rixi, via videoconferencing today.The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation in the areas of transportation, ports, and civil aviation, and ways to enhance them.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Ministry Attends 25th GCC Transport Undersecretaries’ Meeting

The Ministry of Transport has participated in the 25th Meeting of the GCC Undersecretaries of Ministries of Transport, held in Muscat, Oman. The Qatari delegation was headed by Mr. Hassan Al-Hail, Advisor to the Minister of Transport.The meeting discussed the latest updates regarding the GCC Railways Authority and work progress on the GCC railway project and the scheduled date to carry out and operate the project.The meeting also tackled several topics relative to the land transportation strategy, the GCC uniform system for universal land transportation, and other topics relating to maritime transportation and ports.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

UKHO Delegation Visits MOT

A UK Hydrographic Office delegation paid a visit to the MOT with a view of enhancing bilateral cooperation. The visiting delegation and MOT team of maritime specialists discussed exchanging expertise and knowledge on hydrography and on issuing approved navigational maps.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Minister Receives Call from Turkish Counterpart

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti today received a phone call from Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Abdul Qader Uraloglu.The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation relations in the realms of transportation, ports, and civil aviation, and ways to enhance them.