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The Ministry of Transport has revealed the sponsors and details of its “Ministry of Transport…Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference & Exhibition, to be held this Sept. 17-18 at Doha Exhibition & Convention Center.

In a press conference today, the MOT said its event is sponsored by 9 entities: Qatar Airways Group, Mwani Qatar and Qatar National Bank (QNB) as Strategic Sponsors, Qatar Rail and QTerminals Group as Platinum Sponsors, Mowasalat (Karwa) as a Gold Sponsor, Fusion Group Holding as a Silver Sponsor, and Milaha and Al Abdulghani Motors as Bronze Sponsors.

“This event aims at exchanging expertise, discussing views, and presenting perspectives and thoughts with our partners concerned with developing the transportation and mobility sector, as well as highlighting the sector’s new trends. It also aims at highlighting the latest developments of transportation and mobility industry; land, maritime and air, and key plans and strategies for comprehensive and gradual transitioning to an integrated, sustainable, and ecofriendly transit system,” said MOT’s Acting Assistant Undersecretary, Land Transport Affairs, Eng. Hamad Essa Abdulla.

He thanked the event sponsors and said success can’t be achieved with a single entity’s efforts, but rather is the fruit of the work and cooperation of multiple entities, authorities, institutions, and companies from both public and private sectors, who have the same goal and vision to improve lifestyle in Qatar.

MOT’s Public Relations and Communication Department Director Ms. Lolan Abdulaziz Al-Jassim said the event is seeing a large participation from several entities and companies as the number of participants exceeded 30 entities representing government ministries and agencies and the private sector, in addition to transportation and mobility entities, consulting firms working in Qatar and national and international companies.

She thanked the sponsors and participating entities, wishing for this cooperation to continue in support of the efforts that aim at achieving the goals of the QNV2030, thereby leaving a legacy for tomorrow’s generations.

The accompanying exhibition offers an excellent platform for exhibitors to display some of the latest technologies and technology innovations around sustainable transportation.

The conference features 6 panel discussions to be attended by over 20 speakers who represent all transportation entities and relevant ones. Sessions revolve around multiple hot topics, including Qatar’s endeavors of switching to a sustainable, ecofriendly transit system, public and rail transportation modes and their infrastructures, and developments and accomplishments of Qatar’s maritime transportation sector and its commercial ports and their capabilities of enhancing the economic development here.

Topics also cover some of the key efforts and advancements of Qatari civil aviation sector and its vital role in enhancing Qatar’s position worldwide. The sessions also highlight the role of the transportation sector in Qatar in supporting the business community and commercial, industrial, logistics and private sectors, in light of the goals of the QNV2030.

Sponsors’ representatives praise MOT organizing the “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition, emphasizing its importance in highlighting the developments of the transportation sector and underscoring the sector’s sustainability experiences.

Qatar Airways Group is proud to be the Strategic Partner of this landmark effort by the Ministry of Transport to bring together key national transportation stakeholders for this edition of the “Ministry of Transport…Towards a Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition.

This Conference will highlight Qatar’s efforts to build a cohesive, holistic, and sustainable transportation infrastructure for future generations. Our country’s achievements in the transportation industry are a global example of a sustainable, safe, affordable, and reliable transportation system that promotes national development.

Qatar Airways Group remains committed to doing its part by continually integrating and enhancing environmental sustainability policies in our strategic business development.

Mr. Salem Anzan Al Naimi, Executive Vice President – Public Relations, QNB Group, said “We are proud to be the Strategic Sponsor of “Ministry of Transport…Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition, which will showcase the latest developments in the transportation sector.

This event further emphasizes our partnership with the Ministry of Transport and highlights all the sustainable initiatives that come in support of the Qatar National Vision 2030. It also emphasizes our continuous efforts towards all initiatives related to sustainability and environmental governance, being a core pillar to the group’s strategy and goals.

Environmental governance has grown to become an essential part of the Group’s strategy, where we try to focus our efforts on the continuity of all practices that support a sustainable future and legacy both locally and regionally.

We are proud to be a part of this unique conference and exhibition, and we recognize the efforts that the Ministry of Transport has put to shed the light on the importance of raising awareness towards sustainable solutions, allowing all participants to share their insights, and come together to discuss the key challenges and possible solutions in their designated field.

I sincerely hope that our sponsorship of “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” will have a positive outcome that serves sustainable development and supports the integration of latest technology into the transportation field.

For his part, Mr. Hamad Al-Ansari, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Mwani Qatar, reaffirmed Mwani Qatar's commitment to modernizing the maritime transport industry and boosting its capabilities in accordance with the Ministry of Transport's strategic plan intended to develop the transport sectors in the nation and ease trade, turning the State of Qatar into a regional trading hub.

Mwani Qatar's sponsorship and participation in the "Ministry of Transport... Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations" Conference and Exhibition stems from the company's strong belief in the event's significance, and it falls within the framework of its social responsibility and commitment to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, Al-Ansari emphasized.

“The State of Qatar has become a leading player in the global maritime sector thanks to its use of technology and keeping up with the latest developments. Hamad Port's advanced infrastructure and modern technologies have accelerated its globalization and reduced ship loading and unloading wait times”, He said.

Hamad Port holds over 28% of the commercial market share in the Middle East. It also has over 28 shipping lines that offer direct and indirect services to more than 100 maritime destinations globally.  

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Ministry of Transport for its continuous pursuit and tireless efforts aimed at laying solid foundations for achieving sustainable transportation systems in the State of Qatar, enhancing the quality of life and securing the environment’s protection,” said Neville Bissett, Group Chief Executive Officer, QTerminals.

"In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to transform the State of Qatar into an advanced society capable of achieving a sustainable development and providing a high standard of living for its citizens and residents, we at QTerminals are actively driving an Environment, Social and Governance Program, in line with international standards, to reduce the environmental impact of our operations. We have taken several effective measures in our operations such as the adoption of electric vehicles and equipment, clean renewable energy, and smart environmentally friendly solutions, in an effort to raise the bar on environmental impact reductions in the ports and terminals that we operate, and in the overall global port industry. This will be further demonstrated throughout our participation in this exhibition.” He added.

In turn, Mr. Abdulla Ali Al-Mawlawi, Communication and Public Relations Director at Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) said, “We are pleased to sponsor this key event. Our involvement as a platinum sponsor for the MOT’s “Sustainable Transportation and Legacy for Generations” Conference and Exhibition underscores our commitment to supporting a sustainable public transport system and a legacy for future generations. Indeed, our railway projects stand as a key pillar to the comprehensive and sustainable public transportation system in the State of Qatar.”

He added, “At Qatar Rail, we recognize the instrumental role of the transport sector in driving sustainable development and propelling Qatar’s economic growth. Consequently, we work closely with the Ministry of Transport and our partners to prioritize supporting initiatives that can further enhance this system. This event serves as a dynamic platform that brings all stakeholders in Qatar's transportation sector to reinforce partnerships and realize our shared strategic goal in positive contribution to achieving the sustainable development and economic prosperity as envisioned in the Qatar National Vision 2030.”

Strategy and Projects Management Office Director, Mowasalat (Karwa), Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Abukhadija, said, "As the Gold Sponsor of this esteemed conference, we take pride in partnering with the Ministry of Transport to shape a sustainable future in transportation. This collaboration underscores our joint commitment to pioneering change. Our electric fleet, an embodiment of our vision, aligns seamlessly with the Ministry's initiatives. Complementing this is our innovative digitalization, evident in the latest Smart Fleet Operation Systems and in the user-friendly Karwa Taxi app and the Journey Planner app, which enhance passenger experiences every day. We extend our focus on sustainability to our staff, investing significantly in human resource development. We empower our employees through comprehensive training, reinforcing the ecosystem of agility and future-orientation. These collective efforts not only exemplify our dedication to eco-friendly solutions and seamless passenger experiences, but also contribute to the Qatar National Vision 2030. Together, we are driving towards a greener, more accessible, and technologically advanced transportation landscape, and we are honored to be at the forefront of this transformative journey."