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MOT Undersecretary Inaugurates 4th SCMC, Spotlights Supply Chain Matters
The Ministry of Transport Undersecretary H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed today inaugurated the 4th Qatar Conference on Supply Chain Management, shortcut SCMC, organized by Dar Al Sharq Media Group and sponsored by the MOT.Attended by several senior officials and decisionmakers, SCMC 2026 served as an ideal platform for exchanging expertise, discussing key challenges facing supply chains, and exploring modern solutions and technologies that help improve the efficiency of logistics operations, enhance supply chain resilience, and ensure the continued flow of goods and services amidst current economic and geopolitical shifts.The MOT’s sponsorship reflects the importance that Qatar places on developing transportation infrastructure—including ports and airports—and fostering integration across various industries in step with the directives of the Amir of the State of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and which aim to consolidate the foundations of economic security and achieve sustainable development.Addressing the conference, H.E. Al-Maadeed said in his keynote that supply chains are no longer merely an economic and commercial system; rather, they have become a cornerstone of national security and a state’s capacity to withstand crises.He suggested that the classical view of supply chains had always focused on maximizing operational efficiency; however, a succession of geopolitical, economic, and health-related crises has reshaped priorities, revealing that efficiency alone is insufficient, and today the critical benchmark is supply chain resilience—that is, the capacity to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions.Therefore, building resilience, he explained, is no longer an option that can be deferred; rather it has become a national imperative that necessitates an all-out vision and a clear, actionable resolve.The robustness of supply chains, he said, cannot be achieved through isolated measures or temporary responses; rather, it requires an integrated national framework that unites the efforts of both public and private sectors and such a framework ensures the continuity of the economy and essential services, while strengthening their capacity to adapt and endure—regardless of how circumstances may shift or how intense crises may become.H.E. Al-Maadeed also warned that successive crises have shown that relying on a single route, a single source, or a single gateway is not just an operational risk, but a strategic vulnerability that can threaten supply security at the very first sign of disruption.He also said that the resilience of supply chains is a shared responsibility and, for that, the private sector is not merely a supporting partner; but a fundamental pillar of the national economic security ecosystem.Former Secretary General of the GCC H.E. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Attiyah and First Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Mohammed bin Twar Al Kuwari also addressed the conference.The event featured three sessions attended by representatives from the MOT and from various government entities and academia, including Mwani Qatar, the Ministry of Municipality, the Qatar Red Crescent, QU, UDST, and CCQ.
Qatar Participates in 31st GCC Transport Undersecretaries’ Meeting
Represented by the Ministry of Transport, the State of Qatar participated in the 31st Meeting of the Committee of the Undersecretaries of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC).The Undersecretary of the MOT H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed represented Qatar at the meeting held via videoconferencing, today.The meeting discussed several agenda items and initiatives with relation to fostering GCC cooperation and integration in transportation industry.Key discussions revolved around enhancing GCC logistical integration, UNDP Regional Connectivity for Shared Prosperity, and the challenges and factors behind rising ground and maritime shipping costs. Some proposed solutions were discussed with the aim of improving service efficiency and optimizing seamless flow of traffic and trade among GCC States.Work progress on developing a land transportation strategy for the GCC States, GCC uniform system for universal land transportation and its executive regulations, the potential for a collective accession by GCC States to the ADR, and the conclusion of an agreement on facilitating the movement of leisure maritime vessels among GCC States, and the development of regulatory and legislative frameworks pertaining to maritime transportation, were also discussed.Furthermore, the meeting touched upon the initiative on the green shipping corridors between GCC ports, preparing a marine environmental risk register, expertise exchange among GCC States, maritime transportation safety, the rules and controls over the entry of conventional commercial ships to the waters and ports of the GCC countries, the requirements for granting driving licenses to the marine vessels that aren’t subject to the international maritime conventions.
MOT Takes Part in IMO 2026 WMDPE in Korea
A Ministry of Transport delegation is in Busan, The Republic of Korea, to take part in the 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event running in Busan from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27.Attended by leaders of 169 countries, the 2026 WMDPE in Busan will focus on the theme ''From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence.”The MOT participation comes within the framework of Qatar’s preparations to host the event in 2028. The International Maritime Organization Council has lately approved Qatar's bid to host the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in 2028. Qatar’s offer to host the event was accepted at the Council’s 137th regular session.The MOT participation will support in the planning and arrangements for the Qatar edition of such a major international gathering in a way that reflects the country’s profile and role in supporting international cooperation and developing maritime transportation industry. This contributes to enhancing the exchange of expertise and knowledge and benefiting from international expertise in organizing such maritime industry megaevents.The MOT team being in Korea will help identify the best practices and requirements for hosting such global maritime events and mechanisms of collaboration and cooperation with the IMO.The World Maritime Day Parallel Event was celebrated for the first time in Lisbon, Portugal in 2005, and is hosted in a different country each year. The WMDPE promotes the World Maritime Day theme and provides a platform to highlight the International Maritime Organization's work and bring together important actors and stakeholders in the maritime community to discuss relevant matters.
MOT Holds Workshop on New ITS Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037
A Ministry of Transport workshop on the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037 has concluded, in attendance of numerous representatives from relevant entities and key stakeholders.The Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037 is a brand-new strategic project being developed by the MOT to deliver a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation ecosystem.As part of MOT’s approach to engage all parties concerned, the workshop discussed the progress made to date, highlighted key outcomes achieved, and touched upon upcoming phases, priorities, and future directions.The Strategy aims to establish a uniform national framework to steer relevant entities’ efforts toward developing a safer, more efficient, and sustainable transportation ecosystem through strengthening governance, enhancing network management, optimizing the use of data, supporting innovation, and building institutional capacity.Over the past few years, Qatar has invested in building an advanced transportation ecosystem, which now serves as a fundamental pillar for economic and social development and as this infrastructure matures, the priority has turned toward enhancing operational efficiency and asset sustainability, improving integration among various entities, and leveraging technology and data to both support decision-making and deliver the best possible services to users, said Eng. Reem Mohamed Al-Marafei, civil engineer with the Road Affairs Dept., MOT.In this context, she noted, the Qatar Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy & Action Plan 2027–2037, which is currently in the making, goes beyond the mere adoption of modern technologies as it focuses primarily on establishing an integrated framework for governance and institutional coordination, enhancing the effectiveness of decision-making, and improving the efficiency of implementation and monitoring—all in step with the goals of QNV 2030, thereby contributing to the realization of national objectives, and maximizing the value derived from future investments.The successful delivery of this strategy depends on effective inter-stakeholder partnerships, and shared commitment to developing an ITS that supports economic growth, enhances the quality of life, and strengthens Qatar’s regional and global profile, she noted.Eng. Al-Marafei said that developing the transportation ecosystem is no longer a single-entity responsibility; rather, it is a collective undertaking that requires stakeholders’ integrated roles and aligned efforts.
Qatar Takes Part in GCC Railways Authority Council 11th Meeting
The State of Qatar took part in the 11th Meeting of the GCC Railways Authority Council, held via videoconferencing, today.Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed represented Qatar at the meeting, which was attended by representatives of GCC Member States.Key topics discussed included the latest developments regarding the general agreement to link GCC countries via the Gulf Railway Project, and the outcomes of the project’s operational and executive plan.Furthermore, the meeting addressed the progress made on the projects currently being carried out by the Authority; most notably considering supporting and developing the GCC Railways Authority and preparing its strategy in a way that contributes to enhancing the Authority’s institutional work and strengthening its role in overseeing the implementation of the Gulf Railway Project.
Qatar Takes Part in IMO’s IMSO A 30
The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Mission to the IMO, took part in the 30th Assembly of the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO A 30), held at the International Maritime Organization headquarters in London, from the 12th to the 16th of October.The IMSO A 30 examined several important matters, including the resilience and reliability of recognized satellite services supporting the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), established and regulated by the IMO, as well as the performance and resilience of the Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system.Qatar’s participation reflects its commitment to enhancing international cooperation, supporting the efforts focused on developing marine telecommunications systems, and enhancing the safety and security of the global maritime transportation industry.
MOT Wins 1st Place in Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport Innovation Category
The Ministry of Transport’s Qatar Activity-Based Transport Model (QABM) has won first place in the Innovation Category of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST).The DAST award recognized QABM’s excellence as an innovative national tool supporting strategic transportation planning and evidence-based, data-driven decision making.The award was received by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed, at the award ceremony held today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. The event was also attended by several CEOs from the transportation industry from the MENA region.This achievement reinforces Qatar’s position in developing innovative, data-driven transportation solutions. It also supports the MOT’s efforts to build an integrated, sustainable and resilient transportation ecosystem that improves the quality of life, enhances the efficiency of infrastructure investment, and responds to Qatar’s future growth and development requirements.“This achievement also recognizes the Ministry’s efforts to develop an advanced national transportation modelling system. QABM simulates people’s daily activities and travel patterns, analyzes transportation demand, assesses network performance, and tests the potential impacts of future projects and policies before implementation. This supports more efficient planning and investment across Qatar’s transportation system,” said MOT’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti.Winning first place, he added, “reflects MOT’s Land Transport Affairs’ commitment to advancing innovation in transportation and using evidence and data to support decision-making based on systematic analysis and demonstrates the MOT’s commitment to developing advanced planning tools that enhance the efficiency of the transportation system and strengthen the integration of strategic and operational planning.”Eng. Al-Sulaiti noted that this direction supports the objectives of the 3rd Qatar National Development Strategy, particularly its ambitions for leadership in digital government and the development of Government Excellence and the advancement of the model will not stop at this stage; it will serve as a foundation for automating the use of big and real-time data and for the continuous updating and improvement of the model through AI and digital-twin technologies.This direction, Al-Sulaiti said, “supports the objectives of the 3rd Qatar National Development Strategy, particularly its ambitions for leadership in digital government and the development of Government Excellence. The advancement of the model will not stop at this stage; it will serve as a foundation for automating the use of big and real-time data and for the continuous updating and improvement of the model through AI and digital-twin technologies.”Eng. Al-Sulaiti explained that the future development program aims to expand the model’s user base to include both planning and operational entities. It will also progressively advance the model from a long-term strategic planning tool into an integrated platform that supports operational planning, traffic analysis, and transportation and mobility planning for major events.Eng. Al-Sulaiti explained that the future development program aims to expand the model’s user base to include both planning and operational entities. It will also progressively advance the model from a long-term strategic planning tool into an integrated platform that supports operational planning, traffic analysis, and transportation and mobility planning for major events, he said.The model enables the assessment of a wide range of transportation scenarios and policies, including public transportation network development, parking management, Park & Ride services, transportation demand management, and the integration of land-use and transportation planning. It also supports the assessment of the anticipated impacts of infrastructure projects and different transportation policies.The Ministry has also developed the Qatar Transportation Model Visualizer (QTMV), a secure and interactive digital platform that presents transport model data, maps and network performance indicators. The platform facilitates access to model outputs for planners, engineers, decision-makers and government entities, enabling them to use the information in relevant studies, plans and projects.Representing a significant shift compared to traditional trip-based mobility models, the QABM simulates the daily activities and travel patterns of people, taking into account when, where, for how long, and with whom activities are carried out, as well as the mode of transport used to reach them. Furthermore, the model accounts for the interdependencies between the daily travel decisions of individuals and their households, ensuring that no single trip is treated separately from other activities and trips.The QABM includes a detailed simulation of Qatar’s transportation networks, encompassing over 182,000 road segments and nearly 65,000 intersections, in addition to public transport networks and services.The Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) is a premier regional initiative launched in 2008 by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It recognizes and honors outstanding contributions from government bodies, semi-government entities, private companies, research centers, universities, and schools that advance sustainable mobility and green infrastructure.
MOT Strategic Partner of Qatar Boat Show 2026
The MOT is the strategic partner of the 3rd Qatar Boat Show 2026, to be held this Nov. 4-7 at the Old Doha Port.The MOT remains committed to supporting such major national events that contribute to enhancing Qatar’s global ranking in areas of tourism, marine activities and superyachts.
