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Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
GAC achieves major digital milestone with IRU TIR integration
Tribune News Network Doha The General Authority of Customs has announced the successful implementation of a direct electronic integration between its 'AL-Nadeeb' Customs Clearance System and the Digital TIR Carnet Service of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), in coordination with Qatar Chamber as the TIR National Association. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the Authority's ongoing efforts to modernize customs operations and enhance digital integration with international entities. This electronic integration enables the instant and secure exchange of data related to road shipments governed by the International Road Transport (TIR) Convention. It represents a qualitative leap in supporting customs clearance operations associated with international road transport and serves as an innovative strategic step within the Authority's plans for digitizing customs procedures and implementing risk management criteria post-goods arrival. The General Authority of Customs is one of the first customs administrations in the Middle East to successfully implement direct integration with the International Road Transport Organization (IRU). This achievement demonstrates the Authority's commitment to adopting innovative technological solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of customs operations and facilitate international trade. The Digital TIR Carnet Service aims to achieve higher levels of efficiency and accuracy in tracking shipments covered by the international TIR system guarantee across land border crossings. This facilitates accelerated procedures and smoother information flow between customs ports and the Authority's global partners, while also enhancing the fluidity of cross-border trade movements. This service will establish a unified and reliable communication channel for real-time customs data exchange between the General Authority of Customs and the International Road Transport Organization (IRU). It will enhance transparency and reliability in transactions while strengthening the effectiveness of operational control at land border crossings. This achievement underscores the Authority's commitment to continuously developing its digital infrastructure and enhancing institutional integration, aligning with its vision for transitioning to innovative systems. It also reflects its pivotal role in solidifying Qatar's status as a leading regional hub for facilitating trade and road transport movements.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Customs achieves direct integration between Al-Nadeeb system and IRU through digital TIR Carnet
DOHA: The General Authority of Customs has announced the successful completion of the direct electronic integration between the 'Al-Nadeeb' system and the 'E-TIR Carnet' service of the International Road Transport Organization (IRU), in coordination with the Qatar Chamber, which serves as the TIR National Association. This step aims to modernise the customs workflow and enhance digital integration with international entities. The electronic integration enables the instant and secure exchange of customs data related to land shipments covered by the International Road Transport (TIR) Agreement, enhancing the efficiency of customs clearance processes and supporting the digitization of procedures, and implementing risk management criteria post-goods arrival, This achievement represents a qualitative leap, positioning Qatar Customs among the first customs authorities in the Middle East to implement this system. This step facilitates the movement of international trade and ensures a smoother flow of shipments through land ports by enhancing tracking accuracy and increasing transparency and control. This aligns with the Authority's vision of developing its digital infrastructure and solidifying Qatar's position as a regional hub for trade and land transport.
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QC takes part in IRU general assembly meet
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently took part in the general assembly meeting of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), held in Geneva, Switzerland. The chamber was represented by Eng Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, board member, president of the Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL), and vice chair of the Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) for the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA). The meeting featured a roundtable on road transport and competitiveness and covered key agenda items, including the speech of IRU President Radu Dinescu, the general assembly and financial reports, and a review of the IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025. In statements, Al Misned emphasised that such meetings serve as a strategic international platform for enhancing cooperation and the exchange of expertise in the fields of transport and logistics. He noted that they open broader avenues for member countries to achieve integration and competitiveness across land and logistics supply chains. 'Our participation in this important event reflects Qatar's commitment to reinforcing its position as an integrated logistics hub and advancing infrastructure development to facilitate regional and international land trade,' he said. He underscored the rapid changes underway in the global road transport sector, which call for deeper cooperation and the adoption of smart, sustainable solutions. He also highlighted Qatar Chamber's dedication to playing an active role in shaping the future of transportation through its contributions to the IRU. Al Misned further highlighted the importance of digital transformation and the need to enhance the competitiveness of the transportation sector. He referred to the initiatives outlined in the IRU's collective call to action titled 'Driving Competitiveness – A Collective Call to Action', which emphasises innovation, collaboration, and policy alignment to strengthen global transport systems. He also underscored the importance of supporting the IRU's efforts in training and talent development, particularly through initiatives such as the IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025. He affirmed that investing in human capital remains a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development in the transport and logistics sector.
Qatar Tribune
10-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Chamber participates in IRU General Assembly meeting
DOHA: Qatar Chamber has taken part in the General Assembly meeting of the International Road Transport Union (IRU), held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Chamber was represented by Board Member, President of the Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL) and Vice Chair of the Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) for the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Eng Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned. The meeting featured a roundtable discussion on road transport and competitiveness and covered key agenda items, including the speech by IRU President Radu Dinescu, the General Assembly and financial reports, and a review of the IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025. In statements, Al Misned emphasized that such meetings serve as a strategic international platform for enhancing cooperation and the exchange of expertise in the fields of transport and logistics. He noted that they open broader avenues for member countries to achieve integration and competitiveness across land and logistics supply chains. "Our participation in this important event reflects Qatar's commitment to reinforcing its position as an integrated logistics hub and advancing infrastructure development to facilitate regional and international land trade," he stated. He underscored the rapid changes underway in the global road transport sector, which call for deeper cooperation and the adoption of smart, sustainable solutions. He also highlighted Qatar Chamber's dedication to playing an active role in shaping the future of transportation through its contributions to the IRU. Al Misned further highlighted the importance of digital transformation and the need to enhance the competitiveness of the transportation sector. He referred to the initiatives outlined in the IRU's collective call to action titled "Driving Competitiveness, A Collective Call to Action," which emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and policy alignment to strengthen global transport systems. He also underscored the importance of supporting the IRU's efforts in training and talent development, particularly through initiatives such as the IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025. He affirmed that investing in human capital remains a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development in the transport and logistics sector.
Arab News
27-03-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Fitness enthusiasts challenge themselves with pre-iftar hikes in Pakistani capital
ISLAMABAD: Zainab Tahir struggled to catch her breath as the steep incline of the hiking trail at Islamabad's picturesque Margalla Hills tested her endurance. Hiking can put one through physical exertion, especially when they do it on an empty stomach. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ An hour before the sun sets and the call to prayer blares out from various mosques located in Pakistan's capital city, a group of fitness enthusiasts take to the hiking trails in Margalla Hills National Park. Islamabad Run With Us (IRU), which describes itself as Pakistan's 'pioneering running community,' is behind the pre-iftar hiking initiative. 'When you engage in pre-iftar [physical] activities during Ramadan, it gives you extra energy, an extra boost,' Qasim Naz, who founded IRU in 2016, told Arab News on hiking trail number three. 'And when someone joins in on an activity once or twice, they figure out it's not that hard and they can sustain it comfortably.' Naz stresses that staying active during the holy month is essential. The IRU organizes five activities a week, which include two runs and three hikes. 'Either we can maintain our weight, or if our goal is weight loss, we can achieve it by being in a calorie deficit while eating a healthy diet and exercising,' Naz explained. Tahir, 22, meanwhile said she was committed to reaching the top of hiking trail before sunset. This was the second time she was hiking with IRU. She agreed with Naz that group activities are 'much easier' to sustain. 'I think it is important to go at your own pace and it's so much easier with the group,' Tahir, a content creator, told Arab News. 'If you go alone, it's kind of more difficult and you are like really slow but if you go with the group you can maintain that pace and I think it's much easier that way.' Mahwish Ashraf, a journalist associated with a foreign diplomatic mission in Islamabad, shared how she struggled the first time she went on a pre-iftar hike with IRU. 'The first time I was hiking, I returned from in between, I couldn't complete it,' she admitted. 'So, this is my second time hiking with the IRU, and gladly, I'm at the main point, the meeting point.' Eraj Khan, a commercial specialist visiting from Australia to spend Ramadan with his family, said pre-iftar hikes give one 'lots of energy.' 'For fat burning, it's a great activity,' Khan said. 'Especially because the last two hours of fasting are the hardest, most people feel really hungry. But so far, I'm loving it.' As the clock continued to tick and evening settled in, the hikers began to pick up their pace. For Tahir, reaching the top of the trail before sunset was a victory in itself. She had pushed past exhaustion, embraced the challenge and proved to herself that she was capable of more than she thought she could achieve. And according to her, hiking with the group made all the difference. 'The energy of the group keeps you going,' she said. 'Even when you feel like stopping, you see everyone else moving forward, and you push through.'
