Shura Council reviews transportation strategy
The Shura Council, chaired by Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, on Monday heard a presentation by Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, on the key themes of the Ministry of Transport's 2025-2030 general strategy and its efforts to develop a sustainable, smart, and safe land, sea, and air transport system, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030).
The Speaker of the Shura Council emphasized the vital role played by the Ministry of Transport in regulating and developing various transport sectors.
For his part, the Minister of Transport presented the ministry's 2025-2030 strategy during the session, explaining that it focuses on promoting economic growth and leveraging the country's advanced infrastructure to provide the best transport services to citizens and residents.
He said the ministry is working to modernise the technological infrastructure, adopt smart transportation systems, and utilize artificial intelligence applications to develop the transportation sector.
The minister highlighted the development plans for Hamad International Airport, noting the recent expansion of Concourses D and E.
He also addressed efforts to expand international partnerships in the aviation sector and improve the quality of services provided to passengers, strengthening Qatar's position as a global hub for air transport. (QNA) page 2
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