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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.

Monday, June 19, 2017

Minister of Transport and Communications holds talks in Paris

Paris, DohaHE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has held discussions in HE Minister for Foreign Affairs of France Mr. Jean-Yves during a business trip to Paris. The ministers discussed a number of issues of common interest between Qatar and France.The meeting was attended HE Qatar's Ambassador to France Khalid bin Rashid Al Mansouri.

Saturday, June 17, 2017

MOTC, IMO in discussions on blockade of Qatar by three Gulf states

Doha, QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) has been in discussions with the General Secretariat of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concerning violations of international maritime agreements by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the increasingly negative measures taken by these countries in imposing a shipping blockade of Qatar. The Ministry has highlighted not only the adverse commercial consequences of the blockade but also the dangers it is causing to the safety of shipping in the Gulf.The IMO has now confirmed that it is setting up a team to investigate the violations.The Ministry has expressed confidence in the international organizations that are working hard to implement their agreements and laws.

Monday, June 12, 2017

New direct shipping service between Hamad Port and Sohar, Oman

Doha,As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to build new partnerships to meet the growing needs of the local market and to strengthen Hamad Port as a vital business hub in the region, Qatar Ports Management Company, Mwani Qatar, has announced the launch of a new direct service between Hamad Port and Sohar Port, Oman. Operated under Milahas DMJ, the service will operate three times a week.The launch of the new direct service was announced at a press conference held by Mwani Qatar today at Hamad Port.“In light of the recent developments in the region, Mwani Qatar and its partners have ensured the business continuity of its ports and shipping operations in and out of Qatar to mitigate the impact of actions that may affect the imports and exports to and from the country”, stated Mwani Qatar.“Mwani Qatar assures that business continues to progress at all its ports and our partners have added new services from around the world that will boost our regional and global trade”, said Captain Abdul Aziz al Yafei, Director of Hamad Port, in a speech at the press conference.The company monitoring developments and is well equipped to ensure that the country’s requirements of food supplies, project cargoes and others are met efficiently, he added.The Hansa Neuburg, a container ship that operates under the Milahas DMJ service from Sohar Port to Hamad Port, arrived at Hamad Port today bringing in different cargoes including 133 cold storage reefers containing food supplies. Further cargo shipments destined for Hamad Port are on route to Qatar and are scheduled to arrive within the week.A total of 12 direct calls per month to Hamad Port from Sohar port have been added and Mwani Qatar reiterated its commitment to operate Qatar’s ports such as they provide a stable platform for the supply-chain.