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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Minister Meets with India Civil Aviation Minister

Montreal - Canada Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Honorable Minister of Civil Aviation of the Republic of India H.E. Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, on the sidelines of Qatar’s participation in the 41st Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly. The two ministers reviewed aspects of Qatar-India cooperation in the fields of air transportation services and civil aviation, and ways to develop them. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al-Mansouri.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Minister Meets with Canadian Counterpart

Montreal - Canada Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti met with the Honorable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport of Canada, on the sidelines of Qatar’s participation in the 41st Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly The two ministers reviewed aspects of Qatar-Canada cooperation in the fields of transportation, its services, and civil aviation, and ways to develop them. The meeting was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Canada H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Rashid Al-Mansouri.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Minister Meets Bahamas Deputy PM, Somali Counterpart, Costa Rica ICAO Rep.

Montreal - Canada Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti held separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Hon. I. Chester Cooper; Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Federal Government of Somalia H.E. Fardowsa Osman Igaal; and the Permanent Representative of Costa Rica on the ICAO Council Mr. Guillermo Hoppe Pacheco. The meetings came on the sidelines of Qatar’s participation in the meetings of the 41st Session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly. During the three meetings, Qatar’s cooperation relations with the three nations in the fields of transportation, air transportation and civil aviation were reviewed, as well as ways to develop them.

Friday, September 23, 2022

MOT Participates in InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin

Berlin – GermanyMinistry of Transport has participated in the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology (InnoTrans 2022), which runs in Berlin from Sept. 20 to Sept. 23.Led by MOT’s Acting Assistant Undersecretary of Land Transport Affairs Eng. Hamad Essa Abdulla, the MOT delegation included several Qatar Rail representatives.The delegation attended the conference’s main session inaugurated by German Federal minister for digital and transport in attendance of chair of European Commission for Transport and several railroad and public transit experts and manufacturers.On the sidelines of the conference, MOT’s delegation held a series of meetings with some exhibitors to learn more about best standards and ecofriendly technology applied in railroad transport, public transit and smart mobility in order to reflect them on Ministry’s plans.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

IATA World Financial Symposium Opens in Doha

Doha – Qatar The 4th edition of the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) opened in Doha today, patronized and attended by Minister of Transport HE Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti. Several senior executives and financial leaders from the aviation industry attended the events of the first day. Minister Al-Sulaiti said he was pleased for Doha’s hosting of the 4th edition of IATA WFS, which brings together top financial leaders from the aviation industry for the first time since Covid-19 pandemic began. IATA WFS, he added, represents an exceptional platform to discuss the status quo of aviation market, aiming to come up with some worthwhile ways that are based on innovation and creativity to address current and future challenges through enhancing close and fruitful cooperation among all parties. He also praised IATA’s significant efforts to joining forces toward safe and sustainable air transportation. The two-day symposium is featuring over 50 expert speakers across the airline and financial sectors, discussing strategic topics relative to the industry’s financial outlook and future sustainability.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Ministry Participates in 18th Int’l Public Works Exhibition

Algiers – Algeria The Ministry of Transport is taking part in the 18th International Public Works Exhibition (SITP) that opened in Algiers under the patronage of Algeria’s Prime Minister. MOT’s participation is part of the larger State of Qatar’s as an honorary guest in this year’s edition, which ends this Sept. 23. MOT is highlighting the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar 2050, which works as a roadmap for investing in land transportation infrastructure and identifies frameworks and future orientations for developing the transportation networks countrywide. SITP is one of the largest commercial events worldwide in the field of public works and establishments. Many countries take part in this year’s edition; including Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Turkey, Germany and China. SITP is an excellent platform for exchange of expertise and views on public works, road projects and transportation facilities.