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HE Minister Meets with IMO Secretary-General
Saturday, December 2, 2017
HE Minister Meets with IMO Secretary-General

London - UK   HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti held talks with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim, at IMO’s premises in London Today.The meeting discussed bilateral relations between Qatar and IMO in the field of marine transport industry and means of further enhancing and developing them.The two officials also discussed Qatar’s backing of Council membership nominations from countries that show compliance and application of all IMO and UN maritime laws and agreements, at the IMO’s 30th General Assembly elections.The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK HE Mr. Yousef bin Ali Al Khater.

Emir of Kuwait Honors “Hukoomi” on His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Emir of Kuwait Honors “Hukoomi” on His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award

Kuwait-HH the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah today honored the Qatar Official e-Government Portal (Hukoomi) for winning 2017 His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award, among other winners, on the “Government Sector” category, at a ceremony organized at Bayan Palace in the capital Kuwait.HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti received the award in the presence of several ministers and senior officials. He expressed thanks and appreciation to HH the Emir of Kuwait for his patronage and continuing encouragement to the awards, as well as to HH Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah.Currently, after launching Hukoomi Phase 3, the portal is rich with information about at least 1380 digital services. Some 690 of them can be accessed and executed by companies, citizens, residents and visitors. They cover multiple sectors such as health, education, and business.  The user-friendly portal has enhanced search functions and can also be accessed by people with disabilities. It also includes a special page for migrant workers in five languages.Hukoomi is also available on mobile devices with the unique user experience. The portal is under an ongoing improvement and enhancement operation for better functioning.The His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award was first launched in 2001 to promote online knowledge and develop human capacity in the realm of informatics. It includes three sections. The Kuwait Award is focused on Kuwaiti society; individuals, government and nongovernment entities as well as citizens and non-Arab residents. The Arab World Award is open to individuals and organizations from all Arab countries. The Appreciation Award is dedicated to individuals and organizations from Kuwait and the Arab countries in general for distinguished projects, initiatives, and milestones in the realm of informational development.  

HE The Minister Leads Qatar Delegation to Tbilisi Belt & Road Forum
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
HE The Minister Leads Qatar Delegation to Tbilisi Belt & Road Forum

Georgia -A delegation from the State of Qatar headed by HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti is participating in the Tbilisi Belt & Road Forum, in Tbilisi, Georgia.HE Giorgi Kvirikashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia, opened the forum today. More than 1000 participants were in attendance, including political leaders, diplomats, experts and representatives of international and business organizations.The two-day event will discuss factors which define the regional and global trade, including trade facilitation, opportunities of e-commerce and digital connectivity, transport infrastructure and energy sector.The Qatari delegation includes HE Qatar’s Ambassador to Georgia Mr. Mubarak bin Nasser Al-Khalifa. 

Qatar Offers Scholarships at QAC for ICAO Developing Member States
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Qatar Offers Scholarships at QAC for ICAO Developing Member States

The State of Qatar and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a MoU per which Qatar will grant scholarships at the Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) to students from the developing countries that are members of the ICAO, following an approval from the Cabinet on such scholarships.The MoU was signed by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey and ICAO Secretary General Dr. Fang Liu, on the sidelines of Qatar’s participation in the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit, organized in Montreal, Canada, and sponsored by the State of Qatar.      

HE Minister Receives Written Message from Iranian Counterpart
Thursday, November 23, 2017
HE Minister Receives Written Message from Iranian Counterpart

Doha – HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met here today with HE Iran's Ambassador to Qatar Mr. Mohammed Ali Subhani. The two officials discussed a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.During the meeting, HE the Iranian ambassador delivered to HE Minister Al Sulaiti a written message from HE the Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mr. Abbas Akhoundi, inviting him to attend the opening ceremony of the international commercial Chabahar Port in December.

HE Minister Meets with Turkish Counterpart
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
HE Minister Meets with Turkish Counterpart

TurkeyHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met in Turkey Monday with his Turkish counterpart HE Minister of Transport, Marine Affairs and Communications Mr. Ahmet Arslan.The two officials discussed aspects of cooperation in the fields of transport, communications, ports and aviation and means of further enhancing them. They also reviewed the potential investment opportunities available in these industries, as well as a number of matters of common interest between the two friendly countries.The meeting was attended by HE Qatar's Ambassador to Turkey Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi.

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