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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Minister meets with Minister Delegate in charge of Foreign Trade in France

Doha- Qatar Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, met today with Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and Foreign Nationals Abroad in the French Republic H.E. Mr. Oliver Becht, in the Ministry's offices today. The two ministers discussed aspects of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of transportation, and discussed ways to strengthen the economic partnership in these areas and push it towards broader horizons. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the French Republic to the State of Qatar HE Jean-Baptiste Faivre and the delegation accompanying the French Minister.

Monday, July 10, 2023

Minister Meets with AFCAC Secretary General

Doha- Qatar Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Secretary-General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi at the Ministry's headquarters today. During the meeting, they reviewed Qatar-AFCAC bilateral relations in civil aviation and ways to further enhance them. Especially in the fields of training aimed at developing the efficiency of human resources working in civil aviation in Africa. Mr. Mohamed Faleh Alhajri, who is in charge of managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), and H.E. Mr. Igor Marara, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the country, attended the meeting.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Minister Meets with Saudi Counterpart

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Eng. Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser, in Riyadh today. The two ministers discussed aspects of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of transportation, and ways to take it to broader horizons, particularly with regards to developing the transportation sector and its associated logistics services, Thereby achieving the visions and shared interests of both countries. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H.E. Bandar bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, several MOT officials and transportation industry representatives

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Ministry Celebrates “Day of the Seafarer 2023”

Doha – Qatar The Ministry of Transport has joined world maritime authorities in celebrating the Day of the Seafarer 2023, which falls on June 25 every year as per the International Maritime Organization. The MOT organized a cycling ride, in conjunction with Rasen Adventure Shop and A13 Academy, from Wakra Bus Station to Hamad Port. The event was joined by several employees from the MOT and maritime transportation sector. Upon arriving in Hamad Port, the ships at place sounded sirens in celebration of that important day. The Day of the Seafarer is celebrated annually to honor the vital contribution that seafarers make to global trade and the economy, and the efforts to support them. The MOT has made great strides in qualifying and developing maritime workers and professionals through numerous workshops and trainings to update their knowledge and skillsets with relation to international conventions concerned with maritime safety and security and environment protection. The MOT also deployed many procedures to protect seafarers and maritime workers. During the Covid pandemic, Qatar’s national carrier played a key role in evacuating seafarers who were stranded and operated hundreds of prescheduled and nonscheduled flights to bring more than 150,000 maritime workers back home. Moreover, Hamad International Airport opened the special Mariner Lounge for those working aboard vessels and in maritime navigation and who travel via the HIA. Video

Friday, June 23, 2023

Qatar Wins Post of Chairperson of ICAO TCC

Montreal – Canada The State of Qatar has won the post of chair of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Technical Cooperation and Implementation Support Committee (TCC). Mr. Essa Abdulla Al-Malki, Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar on the ICAO Council, was elected as the Chairperson of the ICAO TCC, during the ICAO Council Meeting on June 22 The TCC is a subsidiary body of the ICAO Council and is responsible for assisting and advising the Council on reviewing ICAO policies and activities related to technical cooperation and assistance, training, and operational plans, as well as assessing the effectiveness of the relevant ICAO departments and implementation of the ICAO Technical Cooperation Program in the regions. The TCC also assists and advises the Council on reviewing the challenges faced by States in the development of their civil aviation sectors and ICAO mechanisms to assist States in dealing with operational and technical challenges, among others On this occasion, Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti said electing Qatar to this post is a realization from the international community of Qatar’s effective contributions and leading role in finding solutions to the challenges of international civil aviation since elected member of the ICAO Council last year and reflects the faith of the ICAO Member States in the global position Qatar enjoys within the civil aviation community.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

In Attendance of Minister of Transport, Qatar Airways CEO Meets with Airbus CEO

Paris – FranceIn attendance of Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer H.E. Akbar Al Baker met with Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, on the sidelines of the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show.In attendance of Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer H.E. Akbar Al Baker met with Airbus Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, on the sidelines of the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show.The two CEOs discussed cooperation ties between Qatar’s national carrier and Airbus, and ways to develop them.Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the French Republic H.E. Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al Thani attended the meeting