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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Minister Meets with French Counterpart

Doha- Qatar Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Minister Delegate of Transport of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Clément Beaune. The two ministers reviewed Qatari-French bilateral cooperation in the fields of transportation, its services, and civil aviation, and ways to further develop them, during the meeting, which was held today through videoconferencing technology.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Ministry Takes Part in MENA ARCM/4 Committee Meeting

Rabat – Morocco The Ministry of Transport has participated in the Fourth Meeting of Middle East North Africa Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Regional Cooperation Mechanism (MENA ARCM) Committee, in Rabat, Morocco The MOT was represented by a delegation from the Qatar Air Accident Investigation (QAAI) Unit. The event was attended by heads of air accidents and incidents investigation units of the participating nations and representatives of international units and agencies active in the field. The meeting discussed mechanisms of cooperation among the Committee members to improve the efficiency of the technical, procedural, and organizational aspects of investigations into aircraft accidents and incidents, thereby enhancing civil aviation’s safety and security. On the sidelines of the meeting, the MOT’s delegation attended a two-day workshop on aircraft accident prevention, organized by the Moroccan Ministry of Equipment, Transport, and Logistics in cooperation with the Arab Civil Aviation Organization. The workshop discussed future challenges and opportunities in the field of air navigation’s security and safety, in addition to developing proactive approaches to avoid aviation accidents, as well as finding innovative solutions to make this sector safer and more secure to achieve the goal of reducing the occurrence of aircraft accidents and incidents.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Minister meets with Minister Delegate in charge of Foreign Trade in France

Doha- Qatar Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, met today with Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad in the French Republic H.E. Mr. Oliver Becht, in the Ministry's offices today. The two ministers discussed aspects of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of transportation, and discussed ways to strengthen the economic partnership in these areas and push it towards broader horizons. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar HE Jean-Baptiste Faivre and the delegation accompanying the French Minister.

Monday, July 10, 2023

Minister Meets with AFCAC Secretary General

Doha- Qatar Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Secretary-General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi at the Ministry's headquarters today. During the meeting, they reviewed Qatar-AFCAC bilateral relations in civil aviation and ways to further enhance them. Especially in the fields of training aimed at developing the efficiency of human resources working in civil aviation in Africa. Mr. Mohamed Faleh Alhajri, who is in charge of managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), and H.E. Mr. Igor Marara, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the country, attended the meeting.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Minister Meets with Saudi Counterpart

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia 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, in Riyadh today. The two ministers discussed aspects of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of transportation, and ways to take it to broader horizons, particularly with regards to developing the transportation sector and its associated logistics services, Thereby achieving the visions and shared interests of both countries. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Bandar bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, several MOT officials and transportation industry representatives

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Ministry Celebrates “Day of the Seafarer 2023”

Doha – Qatar The Ministry of Transport has joined world maritime authorities in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2023, which falls on June 25 every year as per the International Maritime Organization. The MOT organized a cycling ride, in conjunction with Rasen Adventure Shop and A13 Academy, from Wakra Bus Station to Hamad Port. The event was joined by several employees from the MOT and maritime transportation sector. Upon arriving in Hamad Port, the ships at place sounded sirens in celebration of that important day. The Day of the Seafarer is celebrated annually to honor the vital contribution that seafarers make to global trade and the economy, and the efforts to support them. The MOT has made great strides in qualifying and developing maritime workers and professionals through numerous workshops and trainings to update their knowledge and skillsets with relation to international conventions concerned with maritime safety and security and environment protection. The MOT also deployed many procedures to protect seafarers and maritime workers. During the Covid pandemic, Qatar’s national carrier played a key role in evacuating seafarers who were stranded and operated hundreds of prescheduled and nonscheduled flights to bring more than 150,000 maritime workers back home. Moreover, Hamad International Airport opened the special Mariner Lounge for those working aboard vessels and in maritime navigation and who travel via the HIA. Video