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Sunday, June 16, 2019

HH the Amir Patronizes Qatar IT Conference & Exhibition 2019

Doha – QatarUnder the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Doha is hosting the Munich Security Conference Core Group Meeting, which will accompany the Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition (QITCOM) organized by the Ministry of Transport and Communications from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC).The MSC Core Group Meeting will bring together high-profile representatives of governments, international organizations, business, militaries and academia to discuss regional and global security issues.The 4-day Qatar IT Conf. and Exhibition is a unique platform for policymakers, technology providers and major companies specialized in smart city solutions to discuss smart city security challenges and related regional initiatives. Some global firms will also present creative ideas and strategies on universal cybersecurity.Under the theme “Safe, Smart Cities”, the event is now in its fifth edition and has emerged as one of the top tech events regionally. It will host over 90 international, regional and local speakers to discuss several key topics and trends in the ICT industry such as creativity, entrepreneurship and the deployment of tech solutions in building smart cities with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.The event is also a key platform for interaction and dialog between senior government officials, business leaders, academics, innovators and investors from around the world to exchange views and knowledge on sustainable economic development through technological innovation.This year’s edition is especially unique, featuring wide international participation, creative and informative presentations, events, competitions and activities aiming at empowering entrepreneurs and SMEs. It is also a place for business networking and funding programs.In an area of 25,000 sq. m., QITCOM 2019 is expected to attract some 30,000 visitors, 300 international and local exhibitors, 100 local and international startups and over 300 innovators and entrepreneurs.The Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition is one of MOTC’s initiatives that aims to further develop Qatar’s ICT sector with a view to supporting development agenda across other economic sectors thanks to the ICT sector’s potential to drive significant change in economic growth rates and sustainable development in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 toward a knowledge-based economy.for further information click Here .

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Minister Meets with Sweden, Venezuela, China Ambassadors

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held separate meetings here today with Their Excellencies the Ambassadors Mrs. Ewa Polano of Sweden, Mr. Giuseppe Angelo Yoffreda Yorio of Venezuela and Mr. Li Chen of China.The three meetings discussed cooperation relations between Qatar and the three friendly countries in the fields of transportation and communications and means of further enhancing them.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

MOTC Launches Medical Examination Certificate Services for Seafarers

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications today signed a memorandum of cooperation with Al Ahmadani Medical Center for the purposes of medical examinations and medical certifications for seafarers.The Center will provide medical examinations and fitness reports for seafarers and people working onboard vessels in line with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978), its amendments and with the endorsement of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health.The memo was signed by MOTC’s Assistant Undersecretary of Maritime Transport Affairs, Dr. Saleh bin Fetais Al Marri and Chairperson of Al Ahmadani Medical Center Mrs. Ibtehaj Mohammed Al Ahmadani.The Center will perform all medical examinations for seafarers and people working onboard vessels everyday around the clock. It will also establish an electronic record to update and save checkup data and results.“These services are a part of MOTC’s strategy for planning and developing the maritime transport sector to ensure that the requirements of international conventions in force are met,” said Dr. Al Marri.Such services, he added, would contribute to enhancing the functioning of Qatar’s commercial and industrial ports globally with a view to promoting the Qatari maritime sector to the international ranking it deserves.He said that the Center has all the required medical and technical capabilities as well as qualifications and approvals from the bodies concerned to be in charge of performing medical examinations and issuing fitness reports for seafarers and those working onboard vessels.

Monday, May 27, 2019

Minister Meets with Iraqi Ambassador

Doha – QatarHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met here today with the Ambassador of Iraq in Doha HE Mr. Omar Ahmed Karim al-Barazanchi.The two officials discussed cooperation relations between the two brotherly countries in the fields of transportation, ports and communications and means of further enhancing them.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

The Qatar Rail have been crowned champions of the sixth annual Minister’s Ramadan Football Cup Competition 2019

Doha – QatarTuesday's final of the Minister of Transport and Communications’ Sixth Ramadan Football Cup Championship at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena will be remembered for long, most notably, for Qatar Rail’s landslide.The Qatar Rail football team have been crowned champions of the Sixth annual Minister’s Ramadan Football Cup Competition 2019 after defeating the Mawani Qatar team 2-1There were many goals in one direction and everything was fully under Qatar Rail’s control in a faceoff that saw only one goal for the opposing team.To score a goal was not a hard job for Qatar Rail players. The match was neither a tight affair nor a deadlock to break. The ball touched Mawani Qatar’s net 2 times.Qatar Rail, which scored 2 easy goals, actually wasted several other golden scoring opportunities.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Qatar Ranks First in Gulf Region in Mobile Internet, Broadband Speed

Doha,Qatar has ranked first in the Gulf region and fifth globally on the mobile Internet speed index at 59.90 Mbps, followed by UAE at the seventh place globally at 56.33 Mbps, Saudi Arabia at the 35th place globally at 35.06 Mbps, Oman at the 36th place at 35.06 Mbps and Bahrain at the 59th place at 26.37 Mbps, according to Speedtest Global Index, which ranks mobile and fixed broadband speeds from around the world on a monthly basis.The Index also ranked Qatar first among all Gulf countries and 39th globally in terms of fixed broadband Internet speed for the month of April with a speed of 62.65 Mbps.The Index indicated that the upload speed in Qatar reached an average of 16.6 Mbps from the mobile Internet and 32.20 Mbps from the fixed broadband Internet.Norway ranked first globally in terms of mobile Internet speed at 65.41 Mbps, followed by Canada at 64.42 Mbps and S. Korea at 63.81 Mbps.Singapore ranked first globally in terms of fixed broadband Internet speed at 197.50 Mbps, followed by Hong Kong at 172.67 Mbps and S. Korea at 144.76 Mbps.