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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

MOTC Holds “Importance of Digitization – Shifting Business Models” Forum

Doha – Qatar The Ministry of Transport and Communications today held its sixth virtual forum in support for SEMs, titled “Importance of Digitization – Shifting Business Models” in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank. Organized online due to the virus situation, the forum comes within a series of fora MOTC holds under the umbrella of its Digital Transformation of SMES program, aiming to support SEMs by introducing them to latest technologies. MOTC also aims to provide new development opportunities and innovative entrepreneurship sources. “The availability of digital infrastructure in Qatar, deploying the Internet on a large scale and consumers’ relying on technology such as social media and smartphones are all factors that help SMEs enter the digital world and benefit by enhancing their potential,” said MOTC’s Assistant Undersecretary, Digital Society Development, HE Ms. Reem Mohammed Al-Mansoori. The past two years, she noted, saw massive changes in global economy and each industry has undergone some sort of change compared to the previous years, something which caused a significant shift that altered the course of both large, small and emerging companies. The forum’s three sessions discussed the importance of digitization and shifting business models, starting the digital journey and the impact digitization is making on the national and global levels. A QDB presentation addressed the two facets of digitization. The first facet focuses on the success factors SMEs must account for and the business models they need to adopt to address various challenges. Emphasis has been placed on the importance of digital transformation as a proactive strategic choice in an enterprise’s journey to excellence, in contrast to a reactive style of responding to disruption and change. QDB’S role in developing a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem has be highlighted. The forum also featured a live success story of an SME, EButler, and how it successfully benefited from the digital tools for developing and expanding its business during the pandemic and working with partners on Qatari market to achieve real digital transformation.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Minister receives Message from Sudanese Minister of Transport

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti received a written message from Minister of Transport of the Republic of the Sudan HE Mirghani Musa Hamad, on boosting cooperation between the two sisterly countries in the fields of transport, air transport, civil aviation and ports.The message was handed over by Sudan’s ambassador to the State of Qatar, HE Abd Al Rahim Al Siddig during his meeting with al-Sulati at the Ministry of Transport and Communications headquarters today.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

MOTC, ITF discuss boosting bilateral cooperation

Doha-Dr. Saleh bin Fetais Al Marri, Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) met with a delegation from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF).The meeting, which was held at the Ministry's headquarters, discussed aspects of boosting cooperation between the Ministry and the Federation as well as all necessary means to support seafarers. During the meeting, the ITF’s representatives expressed their desire to hold training workshops for the bodies concerned across the country with the aim of enhancing their expertise and knowledge with the Federation and the International Maritime Labor Convention.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Minister Meets with Brazilian Minister of Communications

Doha – Qatar HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met, at the ministry’s office today, with HE the Brazilian Minister of Communications, Mr. Fabio Faria, who is currently visiting Qatar. During the meeting, the two officials discussed aspects of cooperation between the two friendly countries in the field of communication and information technology and means of further enhancing them. The two officials also discussed a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries. The meeting was attended by Brazil’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Mr. Luiz Alberto.

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Qatar wins membership of UPU Board of Directors

Abidjan,Qatar won the membership of the Board of Directors of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during the elections held on the sidelines of the 27th Universal Postal Union Congress, which is organised in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, from August 9 to 27.Commenting on the winning His Excellency Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti said: “We are proud that Qatar won a seat on the board of UPU’s Council of Administration, and we look forward to Qatar's contribution, along with other member countries, to shaping the future of the global postal sector for the better, especially that the postal sector is constantly evolving with the growth of E-commerce globally, which leads to the emergence of new issues and challenges for all parties; regulatory bodies and postal institutions around the world, and thus more cooperation and coordination between the UPU and the postal sector players are needed,”The UPU member countries participated in the elections to elect the next UPU director general, deputy director general, members of the Postal Operations Council (POC), and UPU’s Council of Administration (CA) for the 2022-2025 period. The CA consists of 41 member countries, which represent five geographical groups, one of which is Group No. 4 “Southern Asia and Oceania” that is allocated 10 seats, one of which is won by Qatar.The CA members meet annually at UPU headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, and ensure the continuity of the UPU's work between the Universal Postal Congresses, which convenes every four years and is considered the supreme authority of the UPU. Moreover, to ensure that the UPU is able to react quickly to changes in the postal environment, the CA has the power to approve proposals by the POC for the adoption of regulations or new procedures.The UPU is a United Nations specialized agency and one of the world’s oldest international organizations. The UPU is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players and has 192 member countries; Qatar is a member of the UPU since 1969.

Sunday, August 15, 2021

MOTC Holds workshop on Port Security

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) concluded a training workshop on Port Security for its employees and maritime specialists from relevant government entities across the country to train them on the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), inspired by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).The five-day workshop was attended by several maritime specialists from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, and Qatar Petroleum, and the Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar), in addition to a group of Maritime Transport Affairs employees at MOTC.Delivered by a maritime security expert, the training workshop provided a detailed explanation of ISPS Code and the latest effective ways to implement its provisions, as it is the comprehensive mandatory security system for maritime transport globally in addition to its essential role in strengthening cooperation between contracting governments, government agencies, local administrations, and the shipping and port industry.At the end of the workshop, MOTC’s Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs Dr. Saleh bin Fetais Al Marri handed over workshop attendance certificates to the participants and thanked them for their participation in the workshop which will contribute to enriching their expertise and knowledge with regard to the ISPS Code, which enhances the plans to secure the upcoming 2022 World Cup.