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Sunday, December 3, 2017

HE Minister Attends Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar Opening Ceremony

Sistan – IranHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti participated today in the inauguration ceremony of the first phase of the Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar, Iran, under the patronage and in the attendance of HE Iranian President Hassan Rohani.Several chiefs of states, ministers, diplomats, and senior officials from a number of world countries participated in the inauguration ceremony; among them Qatar’s Ambassador in Tehran HE Mr. Ali bin Hamad Al Sulaiti.The Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar is now the only and largest port in Iran on the Indian Ocean and will significantly help in regional development with the rest of world countries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.