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Ministry, Transportation Entities Mark National Sport Day 2025
The Ministry of Transport and entities of the transportation system today marked the National Sport Day 2025 with a slew of exciting sporting and recreational events for employees and their family members.The events were organized at the Old Doha Port with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), Qatar Aeronautical Academy (QAC), Mwani Qatar, Qatar Navigation (Milaha), QTerminals, Qatar Rail, Mowasalat (Karwa), and the Hamad Port Project.Today’s program was rich with multiple activities such as walking, fitness exercises, spinning, and recreational competitions for all ages.On this occasion, Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani said, “The National Sport Day reflects our leadership’s vision for the importance of sports for building humans and a healthy, productive society that is capable of effectively contributing to the country’s development and progress, in line with the goals of the QNV2023.”He also stressed the Ministry’s interest in taking part in the National Sport Day along with transportation entities to raise awareness of the importance of sports and its key role for community development and welfare, and to promote the practice of sports amongst all people to become part of a healthier lifestyle.Today’s events saw a large participation from senior officials and employees from the transportation industry and their family members, creating an excellent environment of high spirits and exuberance.Mr. Mohamed Faleh Alhajri, in charge of managing the QCAA said, “Sport Day carries a powerful message and embodies strong values that highlight Qatar's commitment to promoting sports and encouraging healthy lifestyles. This initiative plays a key role in fostering a strong and healthy society. It also reflects the leadership's vision to establish sports as a cultural norm, raise awareness, and inspire individuals to integrate physical activity into their daily lives. This aligns perfectly with Qatar's National Vision 2030, which prioritizes investment in human development, regarded as a fundamental pillar of the nation's future.By marking this special day to celebrate sports and inspire everyone to participate, Qatar reinforces its leadership in promoting initiatives that advocate for a health-centered lifestyle. Sports are essential not only for improving public health but also for fostering habits that positively impact on the wider community. The ultimate goal of this day is to encourage the regular practice of sports, making it a lifelong commitment for everyone.Sport Day goes beyond promoting physical activity; it provides an opportunity to strengthen social connections and build stronger community ties through the variety of events and activities it offers.”Director General of Qatar Aeronautical Academy, H.E. Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Thani, has affirmed the Academy’s commitment to celebrating National Sports Day, an annual occasion that echoes Qatar National Vision 2030 by highlighting the importance of sports as a lifestyle choice and promoting physical activity across the nation.He remarked that National Sports Day goes beyond simply taking part in athletic activities, calling it a catalyst for change and a significant opportunity to adopt healthy and sustainable living habits which can enhance physical fitness and overall quality of life.Speaking on the occasion, H E Sheikh Jabor underlined the readiness of the Academy’s comprehensive sports facilities — including football, basketball, volleyball, and padel courts — adding that the Academy will be open to hosting a variety of tournaments and events for both internal and external participants.The Director General stressed that this initiative is part of the Academy’s broader efforts to establish a balanced environment, one that nurtures academic achievement while encouraging health, well-being, cooperation, discipline, and a positive competitive spirit.He invited all to make the most of this day as a starting point for an active, health-focused way of life, and prayed for continued security, health, and prosperity for the nation.Capt. Abdulla Mohamed Al-Khanji, CEO of Mwani Qatar, emphasized that dedicating an annual day to sports delivers a clear message encouraging individuals to make sports an integral part of their daily lives. He highlighted the numerous benefits of physical activity for health and overall social development, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build a healthy and prosperous society.“Sports go beyond being a recreational activity; they serve as a key foundation for fostering a healthy and sustainable community capable of adapting to challenges and advancements. By establishing a dedicated Sports Day, Qatar sets an inspiring example in promoting an active lifestyle, reinforcing the nation’s strong belief in the importance of physical activity for maintaining well-being and enhancing productivity”, He added.He pointed out that Mwani Qatar’s participation in the National Sports Day activities, along with the transport and logistics sector, underscores its commitment to social responsibility and its continuous efforts to raise awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. He explained that the company is keen on encouraging its employees, their families, and the broader community to engage in sports regularly, given its crucial role in improving physical and mental health and its positive impact on productivity and workplace performance.Mr. Fahad Saad Al-Qahtani, Group CEO of Milaha, said: "The 2025 National Sports Day is an exceptional event that reflects the visionary approach of the State of Qatar in making sports an integral part of community life. This event aims to enhance the importance of sports as a daily healthy behavior and raise awareness of its vital role in improving the quality of life for individuals and the community. At Milaha, we are committed to organizing regular sports events and providing a suitable environment for our employees to engage in physical activities regularly. We believe that these activities contribute to raising awareness of the importance of sports and support Qatar's National Vision 2030 in building a healthy and balanced society."Mr. Ahmad Hassan Al Obaidly, Mowasalat (Karwa) CEO, said, “Qatar National Sports Day embodies the State's dedication to fostering a culture of sports and physical well-being across all segments of society. It is part of our sustained endeavor to underscore the importance of physical activity, in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human development at its core. At Mowasalat (Karwa), we strive to cultivate a supportive environment for our employees and promote a healthy lifestyle. The company dedicates its efforts to encouraging sports activities on this day, while also organizing tournaments and events year-round, and equipping all residential facilities with gyms and sports courts to enhance employees' health, boost their productivity, and improve work efficiency.”Engineer Nabil Mohammed Al-Khalidi, Executive Director of the Hamad Port Project, emphasized that the National Sports Day, is when we honor the spirit of competition, and the power of sport to unite, inspire, and bring its positive impact in our Qatari society.Today, we celebrate not only the athletes who inspire us with their dedication and achievements, but also the incredible impact that sports have on individual well-being. They improve our physical health, strengthen our mental resilience, and encourage social connections.We encourage hereby everyone to continue practicing sports and achieving the fruits of participation among the different segments of society. We are Hamad Port Project Staff proud of our annual participation under the umbrella of the Ministry of Transport.QTerminals Group Chief Executive Officer Neville Bissett said that QTerminals is proud to sponsor the Qatar National Sport Day activities, organised by the Ministry of Transport. QTerminals is deeply committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, and we see this as a wonderful opportunity to contribute to implementing Qatar National Vision 2030 by fostering a healthy and engaged society.He added, “Our sponsorship of this event aligns with our dedication to promoting sports and wellness for everyone. We support major sporting events including Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, QTerminals Qatar Classic Squash Tournament, Qatar TotalEnergies Tennis Open and the Minister of Transport Padel Championship Cup, in addition to global sponsorships across our international business units.Mr. Ajlan Eid Al Enazi, Chief of Strategy and Business Development at Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) said, “We are pleased to participate in the Ministry of Transport’s event for National Sport Day. Our participation this year under the Ministry’s umbrella aligns with our commitment to supporting the nation’s efforts to promote awareness of the importance of sport and active lifestyle to encourage our community to engage in physical activities continues to grow year after year.”He added: “As part of the company’s corporate social responsibility strategy and our commitment to supporting the Ministry and the Qatar’s efforts and positive initiatives in this regard, Qatar Rail places great emphasis throughout the year on staff sport programs, plans, and events that encourage both its employees and the wider community to engage in sports and raise awareness about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and staying physically active.”

Minister Meets with Egypt’s Deputy PM, Transport Minister
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met in Doha with the Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry of the Arab Republic of Egypt H.E. Eng. Kamel El Wazir.The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation relations in the areas of transportation and ports, and ways to develop them, particularly regarding using ecofriendly land transportation technologies, and developing maritime navigation activities.The meeting was attended by the Egyptian Ambassador to the State of Qatar H.E. Amr Kamal El-Din El-Sherbiny.

Minister Meets with Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE Officials
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani held separate meetings with the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) Director General H.E. Sheikh Khaled Salem Al Sabah, the Undersecretary of Ports and Maritime Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications H.E. Bader Hood Al Mahmood, and the Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure H.E. Eng. Hessa Al Malek.The three meetings were held on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of Seatrade Mari-time Qatar and discussed the bilateral relations in the areas of maritime transportation and ways to develop them to the best interest of the brotherly countries. They also dis-cussed the latest on sustainable and ecofriendly maritime transportation.

Minister Meets with Saudi Transport Vice Minister
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Vice Minister of Transport & Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of Seatrade Maritime Qatar.The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation in the areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them, particularly the logistic services supporting the maritime transportation industry.

Minister, Cyprus Official Discuss Enhancing Relations
The bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Cyprus in the areas of transportation and mobility services and ways to enhance them especially in maritime navigation and ports were in the center of discussion when Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and Cyprus Deputy Minister of Shipping Ms. Marina Hadjimanolis met on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of Seatrade Maritime Qatar.

Minister, IMO Secretary General Meet on Enhancing Relations
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani met with the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) H.E. Arsenio Dominguez.Meeting up on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of Seatrade Maritime Qatar, the two officials discussed Qatar-IMO relations in the areas of marine environment protection and Qatar’s support to global maritime industry.They also reviewed ways to enhance those ties, in addition to highlighting Qatar’s positive and efficient work at the IMO Council in Category C.

Minister Inaugurates “Seatrade Maritime Qatar” Conference & Exhibition 2025
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani today inaugurated the first edition of “Seatrade Maritime Qatar” Conference & Exhibition. In attendance were several ministers, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), several senior officials, ambassadors, CEOs from Arab and foreign countries, and decision makers of shipping and maritime services industries.In his opening speech, H.E. the minister said that maritime transportation is the artery of world trade and keeping it sustainable using the power of technology and enhanced international cooperation has become a strategic necessity.The Ministry of Transport’s hosting of this global event comes amid the continuing growth of Qatar’s maritime transportation industry, he said, adding that Qatar has invested significantly into developing the infrastructure projects of that vital industry to achieve remarkable boom at all fronts, particularly regarding commercial and tourist ports and the relevant supportive logistic services.Advanced Port InfrastructureThe advanced infrastructures and ecofriendly technologies deployed at Hamad Port have contributed to transforming it into a pivotal regional port for re-exportation, hitting high rankings on the WB’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) as it leapfrogged to 11th globally in 2023 from 38th globally in 2020, the minister said.The MOT’s all-out developments at Doha Port, he said, have laid the foundation for a robust infrastructure in cruise industry in step with highest universal standards to support the plans and revenues of the national tourism sector with giant cruise ship trips.Al Ruwais Port, he noted, continues its key role in the regional trade exchange after it had seen sustainable improvements, such as having new quays.National Logistics Services Strategy“We have put together a national strategy for logistic services industry to support supply chains and competitive advantages in regional and world trade, meet the requirements of economic diversification for logistics services and shipping, and boost Qatar’s profile as a global hub for shipping, transportation and logistics,” H.E. the minister said, as he refers to the pathway to supporting the national development requirements, economic diversification, and ecofriendly economic solutions that contribute to achieving the QNV 2030.Overseas InvestmentsThe State, he said, has adopted an approach of overseas investments in commercial ports to improve the competitive capabilities in terms of managing and operating the commercial ports to ultimately achieve sustainable development for the national economy through long-term investments, as the Qatari investment model adopts the principle of permanent partnership.Regional & Global PartnershipsConcluding his remarks, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani said that the MOT, out of this event, aims at “building up regional and international partnerships that can contribute to enhancing the global position of our national companies that work in all types of business relative to maritime transportation and we will continue to do all the efforts possible to develop that vital industry to develop all sectors, stimulate trade, and facilitate cargo transportation.”The ExhibitionFollowing the opening ceremony, H.E. the minister toured the accompanying exhibition and was briefed on some of the latest maritime transportation innovations and technologies in display. He was accompanied by several ministers, the IMO Secretary General, and senior officials.Panel DiscussionsDay One of Seatrade Maritime Qatar will feature 4 discussion panels; “Shipping Safely & Sustainably”, “Maritime Energy Transition & the Roel of LNG”, Are Smart, Greener Ports Key to Smarter, More Sustainable Logistics?”, and “Building A Local Talent Pool. How Big Is the Challenge? How Can the Talent Pipeline Be Futureproofed?”.SponsorsThe list of event sponsors includes Mwani Qatar as a Founding Strategic Partner; Ooredoo as Telecom Sponsor; Qatar Free Zones Authority, Milaha, and QTerminals Group as Main Sponsors; Saudi Ports Authority and Nakilat as Diamond Sponsors, Qatar Invest and ABS as Platinum Sponsors; in addition to DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register (LR), MSC Qatar, MEDLOG, Genesis Marine Services and Sea Horizon as Gold Sponsors; Mowasalat (Karwa) as Silver Sponsor; Middle East Fuji Group as Bronze Sponsor; Visit Qatar as Destination Sponsor; and Qatar Airways as Official Airline of the event.The two-day inaugural edition of the Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition will focus on identifying and addressing the challenges facing the maritime transportation, ports, and logistics industries. By fostering in-depth discussions around key themes that currently dominate the maritime industry's priorities, the event aims to spotlight and shape trends that are likely to significantly impact maritime transportation and logistics both in the Middle East and on a global scale.

Qatar, Libya Update Air Services Agreement
Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani and Libyan Minster of Transport H.E. Muhammad Salem Al-Shahoubi today signed an update to the air services agreement signed by the State of Qatar and the State of Libya on April 28, 2004.Signed in the Ministry’s offices, the update further liberalizes the provisions of the agreement to keep pace with the developments of the civil aviation industry.The agreement update aligns with Qatar’s endeavors to enhance connection with world countries through new air services agreements, allowing for the Qatari national carrier to expand its network and fly to more destinations worldwide.Following the signing ceremony, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations in the areas of transportation, civil aviation, air transportation activities, and ways to enhance them.The agreement update signing ceremony and the meeting were attended by Mr. Mohammed Faleh Alhajri, in charge of managing the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), and H.E. Dr. Mohammed Shalibak, Head of the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority.
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