Day: September 25, 2024

Geneva, Pierre Krenbolt, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recieved Abdullah Abdullatif Abdullah, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to the United Nations in Geneva.

During the meeting, the Director General expressed his appreciation for the efforts and support of the Kingdom of Bahrain for relief and humanitarian work and its constant call for peace. He highlighted the cooperation between the Bahrain Red Crescent Society as well as the Bahraini side for the activities of the committee to provide humanitarian assistance regionally and internationally.

On his part, Ambassador Abdullah emphasised the commitment of the Kingdom of Bahrain to supporting humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of those affected by conflicts, in cooperation with the ICRC.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti said that sustainability is the cornerstone of the Transportation Master Plan for Qatar, which includes an integrated package of initiatives and projects built on key pivots.

Addressing the Plenary Session of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024, which opened in Beijing, China, His Excellency said that those pivots are mainly the using of clean energy sources on public transportation, supporting transportation electrification, rolling out smart mobility and expressway projects along with their supportive infrastructures and laws, and managing the demand on land transportation, and other mobility technologies. The goal, he said, is to achieve integration among all these elements and improve their networking, reduce traffic congestion, and protect the environment to leave behind a real legacy for current and coming generations.

Highlighting that Qatar has to date achieved 73 percent electrification in its public bus fleet, His Excellency added that s
ustainable transportation is the goal sought after by governments and companies to achieve economic efficiency, minimize costs, make daily life easier for individuals and businesses, and support the global economy.

His Excellency added that Qatars vision for seamless mobility is not just an ambitious thought, but a necessity to achieve economic growth and sustainability, calling for concerted action and for governments, private sector, and civil society to work closely to make this vision a reality.

Concluding his remarks, His Excellency said that Qatar will continue developing all transportation industrys activities and services and reinforcing its collaboration with UN and global stakeholders in this area, to achieve a vision of sustainable public transportation and infrastructure.

On the sidelines of the Forum, His Excellency held separate meetings with HE Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Rumaih bin Mohamed Al Rumaih, HE Minister of Public Works of th
e State of Kuwait Dr. Noura Muhammad Al Mashaan, HE Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan Ilhom Makhkamov Rustamovich and HE Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Song Zhiyong.

They discussed bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and those countries in the fields of transportation, aviation, transport services and related infrastructure, and ways to boost them.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Manama, Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, received Mohammed bin Ali Al Ghatam, the newly appointed Ambassador of Bahrain to Qatar.

The meeting reviewed the Bahrain-Qatar relations and discussed efforts to further enhance cooperation.

They also discussed topics of common interest.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The State of Qatar participated Wednesday in the Ministers Forum of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum (GSTF) 2024, which opened in Beijing, China.

HE Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti chaired Qatar’s delegation to the forum themed “Sustainable Transport: Connecting the World through Logistics”. In attendance were Their Excellencies Arab and foreign ministers.

Delivering a speech on “Global Governance – Fostering a Global Sustainable Transport Partnership”, HE Al Sulaiti said there was a need to adopt an all-out vision for a sustainable mobility system that can balance between the requirements of the modern age and the environmental, social and economic considerations.

The transportation sector plays a pivotal role in enhancing the transition to sustainable transportation; as they lay out the legal and regulatory frameworks that promote sustainable transportation, including developing and executing the policies and legislation that encourage the use of public transit system, investing i
n efficient and ecofriendly infrastructures, and setting out standards for carbon emissions from private vehicles, His Excellency added.

His Excellency highlighted the need to back new and innovative technologies and research to achieve sustainable transportation solutions. In this context, HE Al Sulaiti urged further development efforts in the industry by contributing to funding the universities and research centers and supporting the research that explore new technologies such as autonomous vehicles or innovate low-emission alternate fuel.

Noting the need to conduct regular assessments to their sustainable transportations policies and projects to see their successes and shortcomings and to ensure adaptation to the continuous changing needs of the society and technological advancement, His Excellency highlighted the importance of partnerships between governments and the private sector to promote sustainable transportation as private sector companies contribute to developing innovative solutions that help i
mprove transportation efficiency.

The GSTF 2024 sees large participation of government representatives at the ministerial level, transportation and logistics industry leaders, regional and global organization representatives, and high-profile CEOs of major transportation companies from around the world.

GSTFs key topics include the importance of enhancing and connecting world transportation systems, exchanging expertise and innovative technologies, fostering sustainability, reinforcing the efforts aimed at reducing carbon emissions, preserving the environment, and advancing global transportation cooperation to foster a transportation system that is safe, efficient, green, economical, inclusive, and resilient.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Manama, Dr. Isa Nasser Al Nuaimi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Consular and Administrative Affairs, received Li Mingxiang, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Dr. Al Nuaimi underscored the strength of Bahrain-China relations, noting that they reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development followed the state visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Beijing last May, which took place at the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.

He commended the advanced relations over the past thirty-five years since their establishment, which has culminated in the development of a comprehensive partnership. This has enhanced cooperation across various sectors, particularly in diplomatic and consular affairs.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in Dakar, Senegal, on Wednesday.

The MoU aims at enhancing operational and technical cooperation in many areas related to the civil aviation sector such as air safety, aviation security, facilities, air transport, environmental protection, training and exchange of expertise.

The MoU was signed on the Qatari side by Mohamed bin Faleh Al Hajri, In Charge of Managing QCAA, and on the African side by AFCAC Secretary General Adefunke Adeyemi, in the presence of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Senegal Youssef bin Shaaban Al Sada.

The signing of this MoU comes within the framework of the two parties’ keenness to enhance cooperation in civil aviation, create a strong partnership between them, and achieve further progress in this field through coordinating some joint activities, projects and programs and exchanging information to serve their common interests and meet their
goal of developing a safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport system in international civil aviation.

It also arises from the fact that the State of Qatar is an important strategic partner of the AFCAC and all its member states.

Source: Qatar News Agency

New York, Ambassador Fatima Abdullah Al Dhaen, Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which was held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The director general underscored Bahrain’s support for the efforts of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation in monitoring nuclear tests and containing the resulting radiological hazards.

She also noted the Kingdom’s firm policy of supporting efforts aimed at disarming weapons of mass destruction and preventing their proliferation to preserve regional and international peace and security.

Al Dhaen underscored the importance of the international community uniting to uphold the organisation’s principles and objectives, which aim to enforce global standards prohibiting nuclear testing in line with international standards.

At the end of the meeting, a joint stateme
nt was issued emphasising the importance of adhering to international standards regarding the prohibition of nuclear tests.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

HE Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab took part in a senior officials roundtable on Yemen. The event was held at a joint invitation of the European Union, the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The deliberations included an exchange of views on a possible coordinated approach to the political and military dimensions in Yemen as a threat to regional security.

HE Al Hanzab underscored the great importance attached by the State of Qatar to maintaining the 2022 ceasefire agreement in Yemen, and pushing forward for a comprehensive ceasefire.

His Excellency stressed the need to resolve the Yemeni crisis, ensure the country’s unity and achieve the aspirations of its people, through negotiations between Yemeni parties based on the Gulf Initiative outcomes and relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Abu Dhabi, The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates announced that four members of the UAE Armed Forces have fallen and nine others were injured in an accident on Tuesday evening, September 24, while performing their duties in the country.

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the ministry confirmed that the injured are receiving appropriate medical care and expressed hopes for their speedy recovery.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The State of Qatar chaired the 5th meeting of the Directors of Public Security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held Wednesday, at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

The meeting, chaired by Director General of Public Security Major General Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti, discussed a number of topics on its agenda that would enhance aspects of cooperation and joint security work between the GCC states.

Source: Qatar News Agency