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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Minister meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Advisor

Doha-Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy in the Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Dr. Mahdi Safari.The two officials discussed aspects of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of transportation, and ways to further enhance the economic partnership in these areas.Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Qatar H.E. Ali Salehabadi attended the meeting.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Minister, Grenada Prime Minister Sign Air Services Agreement

Doha – QatarThe State of Qatar today signed an air services agreement with the State of Grenada.The agreement was initialed by Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and Prime Minister, Minister for Civil Aviation, Infrastructure, and Transportation of Grenada the Hon. Dickon Mitchell.As per the agreement, the national carriers of both countries can operate an unlimited number of passenger and cargo flights, with full transportation rights.The pact, which brings the number of Qatar’s air transportation agreements with world countries to 176, comes within the framework of connecting Qatar with more air services pacts to allow its national carrier to fly to more global destinations.Following the signing ceremony, the two officials discussed Qatar-Grenada relations in the fields of transportation, civil aviation, and ports, and ways to further enhance them.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Minister, Bahamian Deputy Prime Minister Sign Air Services Agreement

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation of the Bahamas the Hon. Isaac Chester Cooper today signed an air services agreement between the State of Qatar and the Bahamas.The agreement comes in the context of connecting Qatar with air services agreements that open airspaces for the national carrier to fly to more destinations around the world.Following the signing ceremony, H.E. Al-Sulaiti held talks with the Hon. Cooper, Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources the Hon. Zane Lightbourne and discussed aspects of Qatari-Bahamian cooperation in the areas of transportation, civil aviation, marine navigation and ports, and ways to further develop them. Mr. Mohamed Faleh Alhajri, in charge of managing the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Vice President of the Senate Sen. the Hon. Barry Griffin, Director of Aviation Dr. Kenneth Romer, the Bahamas Non-Resident Ambassador to the State of Qatar H.E. Tony Joudi, and several Bahamian officials accompanying the Bahamian delegation, were also in attendance.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Minister Meets with Azerbaijan Transport Minister

Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met in Baku with Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Rashad Nabiyev. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation ties in the fields of transportation, commercial ports, and civil aviation, and ways to further develop them. Qatar’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan H.E. Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Hanzab attended the meeting.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

H.E. Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Patronize “Sustainable Transportation & Legacy for Generations”

Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport is organizing its “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition this September 17-18, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport is organizing its “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition this September 17-18, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.The event aims at exchanging expertise, discussing views, and presenting perspectives and thoughts with MOT’s partners concerned with developing the transportation and mobility sector, as well as highlighting key plans and strategies for comprehensive and gradual transitioning to an integrated, sustainable, and ecofriendly transit system.The conference will include 6 panel discussions and more than 20 speakers, highlighting the latest advancements of Qatar’s land, maritime and air transportation systems, in addition to the sector’s new trends.Day One has 3 panel discissions. The first, “Switching to Electric, Sustainable Transportation…Future Prospects” will feature speakers from the MOT, KAHRAMAA and GBM. The second, “Public Transportation…Multimodal & Integrated” will feature speakers from the MOT, Qatar Rail and Mowasalat (Karwa). The third, “Private Sector’s Active Engagement in Developing the Transportation System” will feature speakers from Fusion Holding Group, Leonardo Qatar, and GBM.Day Two has 3 panel discussions. The first, “Maritime Transportation & Enhancing the Economic Development” will feature speakers from the MOT, Mwani Qatar and QTerminals. The second, “Civil Aviation System…Accelerating Growth & Active Role in Development” will feature speakers from Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar Airways, and Qatar Aeronautical Academy. The third, “Transportation Sector & Enhancing the Business Community” will feature speakers from the MOT, Qatar Champer, Qatari Businessmen Association, and Qatar Free Zones Authority.The event has so far attracted more than 30 participating entities, representing several ministries, government agencies and the private sector, in addition to several national and international companies relative to the transportation and mobility industry.The accompanying exhibition offers an excellent venue for exhibitors to highlight the latest technologies and innovations in industry.The event is sponsored by 13 entities. Qatar Airways Group, Mwani Qatar, Qatar National Bank (QNB), and Ecotranzit Solutions as Strategic Sponsors; Qatar Rail and QTerminals Group as Platinum Sponsors; Mowasalat (Karwa) and Leonardo Qatar as Gold Sponsors; Fusion Group Holding as a Silver Sponsor; while Milaha, Al Abdulghani Motors, GBM and Alfardan Automobiles as Bronze Sponsors. We look forward to seeing you at the event in DECC this Sept. 17-18, 2023. Register Now!

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Minister Attends Signing Ceremonies of Agreements during “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations”

Doha – QatarMinister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti today attended the signing ceremonies of several agreements Ecotranzit Solutions signed with some entities within the framework of the Ministry’s support for the private sector’s engagement in the transportation and mobility projects. This took place on the sidelines of the MOT’s “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition at the DECC.Ecotranzit Solutions signed an agreement with Al Hamad Automobiles per which the company becomes the exclusive agent for its EVs, which carry a Qatari intellectual property. Ecotranzit Solutions also signed an MoU with SIA ECHO for installing, maintaining, and operating high-speed electric charging units to ensure durable quality and around-the-clock service. The company’s third agreement today was with some companies of the Philippines for supplying 600 six-meter-long e-buses as a first phase and 50,000 e-buses over the next ten years.