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Saturday, June 24, 2017

Minister of Transport : ICAO to Hold Hearing Session on June 30 Regarding Air Embargo on Qatar

Montreal,HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has praised extension of the meeting of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to study the file of the State of Qatar on the effects due to embargo imposed by the three Gulf States on aviation security and safety.In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) tonight, HE the Minister praised the decision of the ICAO member states to hold a hearing session on 30 June regarding request Qatar's request submitted to the international organization about the measures taken by the siege countries which would lead to harm the aviation safety.HE the Minister stressed the importance of the role played by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), praising its efforts in this regard.Earlier today, ICAO agreed to open a permanent office of the State of Qatar to the Organization immediately.

Friday, June 23, 2017

HE Minister Meets with ICAO Secretary General

Montreal – Canada HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held a meeting with the Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dr. Fang Liu, at the Organization’s premises in Montreal.At the meeting, HE the Minister gave an explanation of the current situation. An official request to open a permanent office for the Qatari Civil Aviation Authority at ICAO was submitted during the meeting, as well.HE the Minister hailed what ICAO is doing to preserve aviation’s safety and security and flexibility of movement and for ICAO’s immediate approval to open a permanent office for Qatar at the Organization.The meeting was attended by the Qatari Ambassador to Canada Mr. Fahad Mohammed Yousif Kafood and Chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey.

Friday, June 23, 2017

HE Minister Holds Talks with President of the ICAO Council

Montreal – Canada HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti on Friday met with President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.During the meeting, which was held at the ICAO premises in Montreal, HE the Minister of Transport and Communications gave a presentation on aviation safety, in light of the siege imposed on the State of Qatar and its impact not only on Qatar, but on the global system of civil aviation and security.He also called on ICAO to fulfill its responsibilities in this regard, with emphasis on the State of Qatar's respect for the Chicago Convention and its annexes as well as for the international civil aviation agreements.HE the Chairman of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Abdullah Nasser Turki Al Subaey and HE Qatar's Ambassador to Canada Fahad Mohammed Youssef Kafood attended the meeting.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

ICAO Will Look Seriously into Violations of Blockade Countries, HE Minister Says

Montreal – CanadaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti said that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will, transparently and logically, look into the technical file submitted by the State of Qatar regarding the violations committed by the blockade countries, which could pose massive threat to the aviation’s security and safety, let alone disrupting world airlines.HE also said that there are a clear violation of all international agreements, laws, and conventions toward all civil aviation airlines, as well as the right of innocent passage of world civil aviation.HE the Minister emphasized his certainty that ICAO would take such violations seriously, which came as an unprecedented, dangerous event to safety and security, expressing his confidence that ICAO will take over its full responsibilities toward these violations.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Qatar Airways is 'world’s best airline'

Paris - DohaQatar Airways has again been named as ‘Airline of the Year’ by the prestigious 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, the fourth time that the national carrier has been given this global recognition as the world’s best airline.In addition to being voted ‘Best Airline’ by travelers from around the world, Qatar’s national carrier also won a raft of other major awards at the ceremony, including ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline’ lounge.Qatar Airways' home and hub, Hamad International Airport, was this year also rated five-star by Skytrax, one of only five in the world to be given this recognition.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Minister of Transport and Communications holds talks in Paris

Paris, DohaHE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has held discussions with French Minister for Transport Ms. Élisabeth Borne during a business trip to Paris. The two officials discussed a number of matters of common interest between Qatar and France in the field of transport and mobility and means of further enhancing them, as well as the possibility of benefiting from potential investment opportunities in both countries.HE Minister Al-Sulaiti also explained in details the technical file that has been submitted to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other organizations, supported with evidences about the violations of the blockade countries and the harms inflected on air and nautical sectors. The file also highlighted the massive violations of all international nautical and air agreements and conventions and posing a threat to safety and security of all countries and not only to the State of Qatar.The meeting was attended by HE Qatar's Ambassador to France Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri.