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Monday, September 28, 2026

MOT Takes Part in 26th Technical Committees Joint Meeting

The Ministry of Transport is taking part in the 26th Joint Meeting of the Technical Committees for Land, Sea, and Multimodal Transport, which opened at the headquarters of the Arab League, in Cairo, today.Attended by representatives and experts in transportation industry from the Arab countries, and several organizations, and Arab, regional and international unions, the two-day meeting agenda includes discussions on several topics related to transportation and logistics in the Arab region.On top of the agenda are the Arab Agreement to Regulate Passenger Land Transport between and across the Arab States, and a proposal to adopt the Arab Union of Land Transport’s electronic portal as the designated online gate for land transportation information across Arab countries; in a significant step toward digital transformation and standardization and exchange of transportation-related data and information.The meeting also discusses standardizing specifications for dimensions and axle loads for trucks operating between Arab countries to help enhance the smooth flow of road transportation and make transportation operations among them easier.Additionally, the meeting addresses a draft agreement to regulate the procedures of the maritime transportation of passengers and goods among Arab States, the development of a regulatory framework for a uniform Arab road safety strategy, and the preparation of a draft Arab strategy for digital transformation in transportation to enhance operational efficiency, simplify services, ensure transparency and traceability within supply chains, and reduce time and costs.Moreover, the meeting touches upon the logistical integration and Arab food security through intraregional development corridors based on a memo submitted by the Republic of Iraq, as well as the impacts of the geopolitical developments on supply chains in the Arab region.

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

Minister Meets with Tanzania PM

Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Mwigulu Nchemba today met with Minister of Transport H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani.The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation ties in areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them, in attendance of Qatar’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Tanzania H.E. Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi, Tanzania’s Ambassador in Doha H.E. Habibu Awesi Mohamed, Mowasalat (Karwa) CEO Ahmad Hassan Al Obaidly, and the delegation accompanying H.E. Nchemba.Following the meeting, H.E. the minister and H.E. Nchemba and his delegation paid a visit to Karwa and viewed Qatar’s experience with developing a modern, sustainable public transit system.They also visited the Lusail Bus Depot and viewed the e-bus operation ecosystem and the charging infrastructure, as well as the advanced technologies and systems used for operational management and efficiency.The Tanzania delegation was also briefed on the e-bus fleet operation and management mechanism, charging systems, and the smart solutions in place that help manage operations efficiently, and reduce carbon emissions in step with Qatar’s sustainability and eco-friendliness goals.Lusail Bus Depot is one of Qatar’s key electric transportation infrastructure projects and winner of the World Guiness Record as the largest e-bus depot in the world in terms of capacity.Tanzania PM’s visit comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation and exchanging knowledge and expertise between the two sides, and exploring future opportunities to benefit from the Qatari expertise in sustainable public transportation, and its operational and technical expertise in managing and operating transit systems and e-buses as per best global practices and standards.

Qatar’s Participation in InnoTrans 2026 Concludes

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Friday, September 25, 2026

Qatar’s Participation in InnoTrans 2026 Concludes

As Qatar today concluded its participation in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026) in Berlin, Germany, the Ministry of Transport’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti held separate meetings with delegates of some world companies participating in the event, including with a Deutsche Bahn delegation headed by its Managing Director for International Markets and Consulting Stefan Geisperger, an Italian National Railways (FS Group) team headed by FS International CEO Luigi Corradi, and a delegation from Egis.Enhancing bilateral cooperation in smart and sustainable transportation and railroad infrastructure were in the center of discussions, and ways to enhance them, particularly exchanging expertise and benefiting from latest technologies in the industry.Qatar’s booth at the 4-day fair showcased some of Qatar’s key projects, strategies and initiatives in smart and sustainable transportation, including the Ministry of Transport 2025-2030 Strategy, MOT’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy, the electric Robotaxi successful tryouts, the public bus full electrification plan, the Public Bus Infrastructure Program, and the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan.InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology.The 4-day fair, which takes place in Berlin every two years under its core theme “The Future of Mobility”, is subdivided into the 5 trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction.

Land Transport Asst. Undersecretary Meets with Meets with the CEO of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

MOT Asst. Undersecretary Meets with SAR CEO

Venues of cooperation in transportation and logistics services and ways to enhance them between Qatar and Saudi Arabia were discussed as the Ministry of Transport’s Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti and CEO of Qatar Rail Eng. Jassim Mohammed Al-Ansari met with the CEO of Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) Dr. Bashar bin Khalid AlMalik and his accompanying delegation in the Qatari booth at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, today.Dr. AlMalik and his delegation also toured the Qatari booth and viewed the railroad transportation and sustainable and smart mobility projects it features.

UDST Honors MOT for Outstanding Partnership

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

UDST Honors MOT for Outstanding Partnership

UDST today awarded the MOT the “Government Partnership Excellence Award”, recognizing the two parties’ outstanding partnership and constructive cooperation, as well as MOT’s role in supporting joint initiatives and fostering collaboration to develop digital capabilities.This recognition underlines the importance of strategic partnerships between government and academic institutions in Qatar, highlighting their contribution to the exchange of expertise and knowledge, developing national talents, and supporting digital transformation and innovation endeavors.The MOT reaffirms its commitment to strengthening cooperation with educational and academic institutions to support digital capability development, build a qualified national workforce, and advance national goals related to digital economy and sustainable development.The award was received by MOT’s Assistant Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Affairs Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Sulaiti.

Qatar Takes Part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Qatar Takes Part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin

Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, today and runs through Sept. 25.An MOT-Qatar Rail-Karwa booth at the 4-day fair is highlighting some of Qatar’s key projects, strategies and initiatives in smart and sustainable transportation, including the Ministry of Transport 2025-2030 Strategy that aims for an integrated, secure, resilient and sustainable transport ecosystem, with strategic aspirations focused on economic growth, customer-centricity, service optimization, sustainability and resilience, and workforce development in line with the goals of the NDS 3 and the QNV 2030.The booth also features the MOT’s Autonomous Vehicle Strategy and the electric Robotaxi tryouts and pilot trips, which were 94% successful with no human interference, as Qatar moves to harness advanced technologies and smart solutions in its transportation landscape.Other key features on display in the booth are the public bus full electrification plan, which targets 100% fully electric fleet by 2030, the Public Bus Infrastructure Program that supports that transition through its bus stations, e-bus depots and advanced clean energy infrastructure, in addition to the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan and the key role it plays in integrating and connecting all means of transportation, reducing private car dependency, lowering carbon emissions and improving the quality of life.The MOT delegation attended InnoTrans 2026 opening ceremony in attendance of the Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger and EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas. Many transportation ministers, CEOs, and chiefs of railroads manufacturers and operators from around the world were also present.Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti also attended the InnoTrans 2026 Rail Leaders’ Summit that featured international decision-makers from the worlds of politics, rail operations and infrastructure management to discuss global strategies and the resilience of rail transportation.The delegation, on the sidelines of the first day of InnoTrans 2026, held separate meetings with Siemens Mobility and Hitachi. Ways to enhance joint cooperation in smart and sustainable transportation solutions and infrastructure were discussed, as well as exchange expertise in the industry.Qatar’s participation in InnoTrans 2026 aims at enhancing the country’s profile in smart and sustainable transportation landscape globally and keeping pace with latest industry technologies consistent with the QNV 2030. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology. The 4-day fair, which takes place in Berlin every two years under its core theme “The Future of Mobility”, is subdivided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, and InnoTrans occupies all the halls available at the Messe Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The InnoTrans Convention, the event’s top-level supporting program, complements the trade fair. A unique feature of InnoTrans is its outdoor and track display area, where everything from tank wagons to highspeed trains are displayed.