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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

HE The Minister Meets with Netherlands Director of Foreign Trade Affairs

Doha – Qatar HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti met here today with the Director of Foreign Trade Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands Mr. Andre Driessen.The two officials discussed means of enhancing cooperation and relations between the two countries in the field of transport, mobility, and communications, in addition to the available investment opportunities.The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Ministry Holds Workshop on Private Sector Participation Strategy for Transport Sector

Doha – Developing a strategy to undertake transport projects under a new Private Sector Participation (PSP) model aiming to leverage capital and efficiencies associated with the private sector in delivering excellent transport infrastructure projects was the theme of a workshop the Ministry of Transport and Communications held with multiple public and private stakeholders.The workshop mulled over a project on “Private Sector Participation Strategy for Qatar’s Transport Sector” and was attended by representatives from the Ministry, Qatar Chamber, relevant government entities, mobility, and transportation industry, several private sector companies and financial institutions.The workshop sought to understand preferences and views of all these entities for the best execution and outcome of the project.The project translates directives of Qatar’s wise leadership on the importance of boosting private sector participation in economic projects across the country with a view to maximizing its contribution to the development process nationwide.It also reflects the considerable attention the Qatari leadership pays to the regulation, standards, policies, and programs that help encourage larger private sector participation in national projects.The project aims to increase private sector participation in Qatar’s transport sector, attract more of its investments, develop a PSP Strategy and Framework for the transport sector at a national level, and understand transport sector’s readiness to receive such participation.It also aims to drive private sector’s investment into mobility and transport projects by creating a chain of potential projects where the private sector could step into and contribute.The aforementioned PSP Framework is going to cover all modes of transport including rail, marine, bus, taxi, and aviation. The aim of this consultancy project is to identify potential PSP projects, produce a policy framework and strategy to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.The project that was reviewed at the workshop also includes studying a ‘pilot’ project for implementation under the PSP Framework.The Ministry is set to finalize that strategy before the end of this year.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

MOTC Minister: Qatar Post new logo a step towards achieving Qatar 2030 strategy

Doha-HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti has stressed that the Ministry will continue to develop and strengthen the basic elements involved in the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector by investing heavily in securing an efficient infrastructure and setting up an integrated system of policies, legislation and mechanisms.This will be done to create the right investment climate and continue implementing the projects and programmes of Qatar Digital Government 2020 and with regard to electronic security.In this context, the ministry is focusing on implementing strategic and pivotal programmes that contribute to the diversification of national income sources and help other sectors grow and flourish, including the Qatar Smart Programme (Tasmu), in addition to programmes that increase investments in electronic commerce, al-Sulaiti told reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the new brand of Qatar Post yesterday.The Minister noted that launching the new identity and strategic direction of Qatar Post represents a new chapter in the achievements of the modern State of Qatar and an important step towards realising Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030 under the wise leadership of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and the directives of HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, which attaches particular importance to the ICT sector and considers it as the basis for Qatar’s vision of building a knowledge-based society and a diverse digital economy that will cater to the needs of future generations and achieve social and economic well-being.Al-Sulaiti underlined that Qatar Post has all the strategic elements to develop the quality of postal services and the communication sector in general in line with QNV 2030. He stressed the commitment to provide full support to Qatar Post to complete the necessary requirements for transformation to the business system, enhance the economic status of the sector and enhance the quality of services based on international standards.The process of updating and launching the new brand of Qatar Post includes a comprehensive change in its works, services and postal products through a three-pronged strategic transformation process: improving service and customer experience, building a top-notch operating policy and strengthening the organisational capacity of staff through the creation of an effective working environment

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Two New Shipping Lines to Hamad Port Launched

Doha-Two new maritime lines will be launched to Hamad Port today. Both lines will run on a weekly basis.The first line starts in the Mediterranean and will be serviced by with four ships, with a total capacity of 6,000 containers including 400 reefer containers. The second line has one ship with a capacity of 6,000 containers including 400 reefer containers.The ships on the first line will stop at the following ports:MERSIN - TurkeyISTANBUL - Turkey TEKIRDAG - TurkeyCANAKKALE - TurkeyPIRAEUS - GreeceISKENDERUN - Turkey SALALAH - OmanHAMAD - QatarSOHAR - OmanMUNDRA - IndiaThe ship on the second line will stop at:SHANGHAI – ChinaNINGBO – ChinaKAOHSIUNG – TaiwanXIAMEN – ChinaSHEKOU – ChinaPORT KLANG – MalaysiaHAMAD - Qatar

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

HE The Minister Hold Talks with Polish Minister of Marine Economy

Poland-HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti held talks in Gdańsk, Poland, with HE Polish Minister of Marine Economy and Inland Waterways Mr. Marek Gróbarczyk.The two officials discussed cooperation ties between the two friendly countries in the field of expertise exchange in the marine transport sector and personal capacity building, in addition to opening direct navigation lines between Qatar and Poland.They also discussed potential investment opportunities in the field of seaports and possibility for Qatari student scholarships at the Maritime Academy in Poland. They also discussed possible cooperation in the field of certificates of competency for captains and marine engineers and the signing of agreements and deals in the maritime sector.HE Qatar’s Ambassador to Poland Ahmed Saif Saif Khalaf Al Maadadi attended the meeting.

Monday, September 11, 2017

HE The Minister Attends BALTEXPO, Witnesses Memorandum of Cooperation Signing Event

Poland – Qatar HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti took part in the 19th International Exhibition and Conferences BALTEXPO 2017, being held on September 11-13, in Gdańsk, Poland.Addressing the opening ceremony, HE the Minister highlighted the key role the marine transport sector plays of world trade. On the sidelines of the event, HE Minister Al-Sulaiti and HE Poland’s Minister of Marine Economy and Inland Waterways Mr. Marek Gróbarczyk, And the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Bin Saif Al Mu'adadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Poland.witnessed the signing ceremony of a memorandum of cooperation between Qatar Ports Management Company (MWANI Qatar) and the Port of Gdansk Authority. The agreement aims to promote mutually beneficial partnership and cooperation in the maritime business and in maintaining close bilateral relations in maritime business.The memorandum was signed by Captain Abdulla Al Khanji, CEO of MWANI Qatar, and Mr. Lukasz Greinke, President of the Board and Managing Director, Port of Gdansk Authority.BALTEXPO gathers approximately 300 companies from 14 countries and is expected to welcome more than 4000 visitors.It is the biggest and the oldest event in Poland among economic events related to broadly understood marine economy: shipbuilding industry and its related parties, ports and logistics associated to the use of the maritime and inland waterways transportation and the security of coasts, ports and navigation.