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ILoveQatar.net
5 days ago
- Business
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar tops in MENA region in public transport access, sustainability, and innovation
Qatar ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of the 'Share of Populations with Convenient Access to Public Transport', with 91.7%, according to the International Association of Public Transport (UITP)'s 'MENA Transport Report 2025' issued by the Centre for Transport Excellence. This year's edition broadened its scope, covering public transportation systems in 40 cities across 14 MENA countries. The capital city Doha has the world's highest number of kilometers per million inhabitants (64km/1 million population) compared to several world capital cities. Doha also ranks third globally in terms of number of public buses for every one million inhabitants (969 buses/1 million inhabitants), which reflects Qatar's significant investment in public transportation. Regarding the metro network fleet, Doha comes fourth globally in terms of number of metro cars (278 cars/1 million inhabitants). The UITP report lists Qatar among the top 20 countries in the world in terms of public transportation user experience alongside Amsterdam, Geneva and Singapore. The report shows Qatar as one of the most efficient countries in terms of public transportation fare according to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), making public transportation affordable for all. According to the report, Qatar has one of the highest rankings in the MENA region in environmental sustainability of the transportation system with comprehensive plans for transition to clean energy. It also highlights Qatar among top countries in terms of the smart infrastructure for the public transportation system with an integrated network supported by digital transformation and sustainable facilities. The report lauds Qatar's qualitative progress in upgrading its public transportation system in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, digital transformation, and integration of mobility modes, thereby meeting the needs of its population and visitors and supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030. The report underlines that such qualitative leapfrogs had demonstrated Qatar's position as one of the leading countries in public transportation regionally and internationally. The report also highlighted the Doha Metro as one of the most advanced and most efficient mobility systems in the world thanks to its full driverless automation and high ridership per every 1 million people. It also lauded Doha Metro's role in the success of major events Qatar organizes or hosts, first and foremost the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 where fans enjoyed safe and smooth movement. The report says Lusail Tram stands out and reflects ambitious urban planning. Serving the smart city of Lusail with the highest rates of kilometers per each one million inhabitants if compared to similar cities, the report said Lusail tramway network reflects a forward-looking vision to enhance urban mobility. The report says: 'Qatar has taken significant steps toward electrification, with Doha integrating electric buses into its public transport network. Qatar has outlined plans to transition its public bus fleet to full electrification by 2030, supported by an expanding charging infrastructure and investments in smart mobility.' The report adds that Lusail is home to the world's largest e-bus depot running on solar energy to feed its facilities, with advanced infrastructures including smart charging stations, digital tracking systems, and green maintenance centers. The report also praised Qatar's success in integrating various transportation modes into one system while making several solutions available for users such as electronic payment using cards and via applications and smart platforms for trip planning and bus tracking, something which helps achieve smooth and efficient connectivity between metro networks, buses, trams and shared mobility. The UITP report says that Qatar's experience in public transportation represents a role model, regionally and internationally, combing operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and technology innovation. It also reflects the country's commitment to achieving the QNV 2030 and sustainable development goals and enhances its preparedness to host major events and offers world-class urban mobility experience.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar tops Int'l Association of Public Transport MENA ranking
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of the 'Share of Populations with Convenient Access to Public Transport', with 91.7 percent, according to the International Association of Public Transport (UITP)'s 'MENA Transport Report 2025' issued by the Centre for Transport Excellence. This year's edition broadened its scope, covering public transportation systems in 40 cities across 14 MENA countries. The capital city Doha has the world's highest number of kilometres per million inhabitants (64km/1 million population) compared to several world capital cities. Doha also ranks third globally in terms of number of public buses for every one million inhabitants (969 buses/1 million inhabitants), which reflects Qatar's significant investment in public transportation. Regarding the metro network fleet, Doha comes fourth globally in terms of number of metro cars (278 cars/1 million inhabitants). The UITP report lists Qatar among the top 20 countries in the world in terms of public transportation user experience alongside Amsterdam, Geneva and Singapore. The report shows Qatar as one of the most efficient countries in terms of public transportation fare according to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), making public transportation affordable for all. According to the report, Qatar has one of the highest rankings in the MENA region in environmental sustainability of the transportation system with comprehensive plans for transition to clean energy. It also highlights Qatar among top countries in terms of the smart infrastructure for the public transportation system. The report lauds Qatar's qualitative progress in upgrading its public transportation system in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, digital transformation, and integration of mobility modes, thereby meeting the needs of its population and visitors and supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030. The report also highlighted the Doha Metro as one of the most advanced and most efficient mobility systems in the world thanks to its full driverless automation and high ridership per every 1 million people. It also lauded Doha Metro's role in the success of major events Qatar organizes or hosts, first and foremost the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 where fans enjoyed safe and smooth movement. The report says Lusail Tram stands out and reflects ambitious urban planning. Serving the smart city of Lusail with the highest rates of kilometers per each one million inhabitants if compared to similar cities, the report said Lusail tramway network reflects a forward-looking vision to enhance urban mobility. The report says: 'Qatar has taken significant steps toward electrification, with Doha integrating electric buses into its public transport network. Qatar has outlined plans to transition its public bus fleet to full electrification by 2030, supported by an expanding charging infrastructure and investments in smart mobility.' The report adds that Lusail is home to the world's largest e-bus depot running on solar energy to feed its facilities, with advanced infrastructures including smart charging stations, digital tracking systems, and green maintenance centres. The report also praised Qatar's success in integrating various transportation modes into one system while making several solutions available for users such as electronic payment using cards and via applications and smart platforms for trip planning and bus tracking, something which helps achieve smooth and efficient connectivity between metro networks, buses, trams and shared mobility.
Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar ranks high on International Association of Public Transport 2025 report
DOHA: Qatar has ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of the 'Share of Populations with Convenient Access to Public Transport', with 91.7%, according to the International Association of Public Transport (UITP)'s 'MENA Transport Report 2025' issued by the Centre for Transport Excellence. This year's edition broadened its scope, covering public transportation systems in 40 cities across 14 MENA countries. The capital city Doha has the world's highest number of kilometers per million inhabitants (64km/1 million population) compared to several world capital cities. Doha also ranks third globally in terms of number of public buses for every one million inhabitants (969 buses/1 million inhabitants), which reflects Qatar's significant investment in public transportation. Regarding the metro network fleet, Doha comes fourth globally in terms of number of metro cars (278 cars/1 million inhabitants). The UITP report lists Qatar among the top 20 countries in the world in terms of public transportation user experience alongside Amsterdam, Geneva and Singapore. The report shows Qatar as one of the most efficient countries in terms of public transportation fare according to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), making public transportation affordable for all. According to the report, Qatar has one of the highest rankings in the MENA region in environmental sustainability of the transportation system with comprehensive plans for transition to clean energy. It also highlights Qatar among top countries in terms of the smart infrastructure for the public transportation system with an integrated network supported by digital transformation and sustainable facilities. The report lauds Qatar's qualitative progress in upgrading its public transportation system in terms of infrastructure, sustainability, digital transformation, and integration of mobility modes, thereby meeting the needs of its population and visitors and supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030. The report underlines that such qualitative leapfrogs had demonstrated Qatar's position as one of the leading countries in public transportation regionally and internationally. The report also highlighted the Doha Metro as one of the most advanced and most efficient mobility systems in the world thanks to its full driverless automation and high ridership per every 1 million people. It also lauded Doha Metro's role in the success of major events Qatar organizes or hosts, first and foremost the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 where fans enjoyed safe and smooth movement. The report says Lusail Tram stands out and reflects ambitious urban planning. Serving the smart city of Lusail with the highest rates of kilometers per each one million inhabitants if compared to similar cities, the report said Lusail tramway network reflects a forward-looking vision to enhance urban mobility. The report says: 'Qatar has taken significant steps toward electrification, with Doha integrating electric buses into its public transport network. Qatar has outlined plans to transition its public bus fleet to full electrification by 2030, supported by an expanding charging infrastructure and investments in smart mobility.' The report adds that Lusail is home to the world's largest e-bus depot running on solar energy to feed its facilities, with advanced infrastructures including smart charging stations, digital tracking systems, and green maintenance centers. The report also praised Qatar's success in integrating various transportation modes into one system while making several solutions available for users such as electronic payment using cards and via applications and smart platforms for trip planning and bus tracking, something which helps achieve smooth and efficient connectivity between metro networks, buses, trams and shared mobility. The UITP report says that Qatar's experience in public transportation represents a role model, regionally and internationally, combing operational efficiency, environmental sustainability and technology innovation. It also reflects the country's commitment to achieving the QNV 2030 and sustainable development goals and enhances its preparedness to host major events and offers world-class urban mobility experience.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Rail confirms Doha Metro ready for Amir Cup final fans
DOHA: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that the Doha Metro is fully prepared to welcome and transport fans attending the 2025 Amir Cup Final, which will bring together Al Rayyan and Al-Gharafa teams at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Fans of both teams can directly access Khalifa International Stadium via Sport City Station on the Gold Line of the Metro, which is within walking distance of the stadium. As part of its preparations to facilitate the movement of fans and visitors on match day, Qatar Rail will implement a station crowd management plan at Sport City until the end of the Metro service. On match day, while Doha Metro and Lusail Tram services will run according to the regular schedule, several changes will be made to metrolink and metroexpress services. metrolink route M311 will be shifted to Al Sudan Metro Station (Shelter 1), and route M317 to Al Aziziyah Metro Station (Shelter 2). metroexpress bookings to and from Sport City Station will be disabled, with the area instead served via Al Waab QLM station (Shelter 2). On this occasion, Eng Abdulla Saif Al Sulaiti, Chief of Service Delivery at Qatar Rail, said: 'We look forward to welcoming Al-Gharafa and Al Rayyan fans aboard Doha Metro during the 2025 Amir Cup Final, contributing to an exceptional match-day travel experience." "In coordination with our partners from the relevant entities, we have developed a special operational plan for the event that will ensure smooth and convenient journeys for fans throughout the day," he added. "During the Amir Cup Final, we are fully committed to ensuring seamless crowd movement and prioritizing the safety of all passengers across the network,' Al Sulaiti stressed.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Doha becoming magnet for global wealth: Knight Frank
Doha is becoming a magnet for global wealth as Qatar's resilient economy, cross-sector opportunities and sovereign support put it on the radar of international realty investors, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. In its latest Doha Wealth Hub Series report, Knight Frank said Doha emerges as leading wealth destination as the country's global appeal increases. The Qatari capital's rising prominence is grounded in robust economic fundamentals and long-term national planning. Since the introduction of the Qatar National Vision 2030 in 2018, the country has been supercharged by an estimated $330bn in infrastructure and real estate investment. The recent launch of the government's Third National Development Strategy (2024-30) signals a clear intent to diversify the economy further, attract foreign direct investment and strengthen Qatar's global competitiveness. Qatar offers residency to foreign nationals through its residency by investment programme, commonly known as the Qatar Golden Visa. To qualify for permanent residency, foreign investors must invest at least QR3.6mn in eligible real estate projects. "The public sector generally drives demand in Qatar's office market and 2024 saw a surge in leases by government ministries and state-owned enterprises in prime business districts. In Doha, Qatar Airways is planning to relocate its headquarters to the new $5.5bn Msheireb Downtown this year, solidifying the area's reputation as a premium business hub,' said Adam Stewart, Partner, Head of Qatar, Knight Frank. West Bay-Prime remains the most expensive office location, with monthly rents of QR105 per sq m, followed by Marina District (QR97 per sq m), which is attracting multinational firms from the finance, technology and professional services sectors. Office growth is underpinned by Qatar's investment in world-class infrastructure, including the $36bn Doha Metro and $16bn Hamad International Airport, a global transit hub offering direct flights to more than 180 cities. Faisal Durrani, Partner – Head of Research, Middle East and North Africa, said despite its rapid development, Doha maintains low traffic congestion levels relative to many other global hubs, with ongoing investments in public transportation and smart city solutions preserving this enviable status. "These qualities, combined with its cultural vibrancy, economic ambition and liveability, reinforce Doha's growing status as a forward-looking global city," he added. Highlighting that Qatar's economy continues to demonstrate resilience and stability, underpinned by strong fiscal fundamentals and ongoing diversification efforts; Knight Frank, quoting the International Monetary Fund, said in 2024, real GDP (gross domestic product) growth reached 2%, supported by solid performance in non-hydrocarbon sectors such as tourism, finance, construction and real estate. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Santhosh V. Perumal
