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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Ministry Starts Electric Bus Pilot Testing In collaboration with KAHRAMAA, Karwa

Doha - QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) has started the pilot testing of electric buses in Qatar in collaboration with Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), Mowasalat “Karwa” and China Harbor Engineering Co.This comes within Ministry’s ongoing endeavors to provide eco-friendly and sustainable transport modes that help reduce carbon emissions from public transit. The MOTC will assess the pilot testing, which is planned to continue for several months, to ensure electric buses suit Qatar’s weather conditions before deploying them.The testing comes in line with the ‘Green Vehicle Initiative’ jointly coordinated and launched by the Ministry of Energy and Industry, MOTC and KAHRAMAA. The Initiative forms part of KAHRAMAA’s wider National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed).Preparations for the electric bus pilot testing saw extensive support from KAHRAMAA while Karwa carried out the actual testing operations.The testing of the electric busses on Qatar’s streets, if proved successful, will support the diversification of the country’s public transport sector as it will provide vehicles that both consume less energy and emit less carbon. The vehicles also promote the use of more eco-friendly materials, which helps strike an economic and environmental balance in all transport infrastructure projects.MOTC works on providing an integrated, multimodal and world-class transportation system that provides safe and reliable services in line with the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030. It also works on developing transport modes in accordance with the best worldwide eco-friendly systems, in addition to using alternative and clean energy in the field for lower carbon emissions.The Ministry places environmental issues and energy efficiency at the top of its priorities in all transport projects. It also supports all aspects of cooperation between government and non-government entities to achieve a cleaner environment and boost the culture of sustainable transportation.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Ministry Holds Workshop on MARPOL 73/78

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications has wrapped up a workshop on the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 – globally referred to as MARPOL 73/78.Held at MOTC premises, the workshop was attended by employees from maritime transport, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Environment and Municipality, the Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) and Qatar Petroleum (Port of Ras Laffan and Mesaieed Port).MOTC continues hosting employees and specialists from maritime transport affairs and all bodies concerned across the country to update them on latest information and developments relating to international maritime conventions.The event featured a detailed presentation and explanation on the MARPOL Annex VI requirements, countermeasures for air pollution and relevant ship emissions reduction schemes through efficient energy use.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Q-CERT Wraps up Two Training Courses on Key Cybersecurity Topics

Doha - QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications’ Qatar Computer Emergency Response Team (Q-CERT) has wrapped up two training courses covering key cybersecurity topics within the scope of the National Information Assurance Policy (NIA) and digital forensics.The NIA Policy is the national information security policy for the State of Qatar and it is mandatory for government entities and critical industries across the country. It helps organizations implement an information security management system and build a cybersecurity culture within the business, thereby improving their cybersecurity maturity.Held earlier this month at Q-CERT offices, the first course hosted 15 consultancy firms where they learned about the NIA Policy, which they must put into place and follow when executing information technology projects with government entities across the country.Later in the month, Q-CERT organized a training course on “Advanced Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Threat Hunting” in association with the SANS Institute.The weeklong event hosted members of computer emergency response teams from Tunisia, Sudan, and Morocco. It was also attended by cybersecurity professionals and specialists from several Qatari government entities.Participants learned about the techniques and principles for digital forensics and the spectrum of available computer forensics tools. The course also tackled core forensics procedures and writing forensics reports.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Minister Visits Qatar’s Pavilion at Seatrade Cruise Med

Lisbon – PortugalHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti paid a visit to Qatar’s pavilion at the Seatrade Cruise Med exhibition, which opened in Portuguese capital Lisbon Wednesday. The Minister was accompanied by Qatari Ambassador to Portugal HE Mr. Saad bin Ali Al MohannadiThe Minister and his escorting delegation were briefed on the Qatari pavilion, its displays and the importance of the exhibition where Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Ports Management Company (MWANI Qatar) participate. He hailed the efforts of those in charge of the pavilion.Seatrade Cruise Med brings together buyers and sellers for two days and is expected to attract more than 26,000 of preregistered guests, more than 160 exhibitors from 60 countries and over 30 companies working in cruise tourism that will put their ideas, products, and services on display.Seatrade Cruise Med coincides with cruise tourism season in numerous areas in the Middle East, including in Arabian Gulf countries. This season is poised to be the largest ever in Qatar as the number of visitors via cruise ships coming to Qatar are expected to exceed 140,000.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Minister Meets with Portugal Minister of Planning

LisbonHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks in Lisbon today with HE Portuguese Minister of Planning and Infrastructure Pedro Marques, who is also in charge of transport and mobility affairs.The two officials discussed bilateral relations between their two countries and means of further enhancing them, particularly in transport. The meeting also touched upon a number of matters of common interest.The meeting was attended by Qatari Ambassador to Portugal HE Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Mohannadi.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Minister Holds Talks with Portugal Minister of Sea

Lisbon-HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held talks in Lisbon today with HE Portuguese Minister of Sea Ana Paula Vitorino.The two officials discussed bilateral relations between their two countries and means of further enhancing them in all fields, particularly maritime sector, in addition to discussing the draft agreement on marine transport planned to be signed soon. The meeting also touched upon a number of matters of common interest.HE Minister Al-Sulaiti is participating in the Oceans Meeting 2018, which opens in Lisbon tomorrow.The meeting was attended by Qatari Ambassador to Portugal HE Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Mohannadi.