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Qatar Tribune
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
French Embassy in Doha marks National Day with tribute to strong Qatar-France partnership
Ashraf Siddiqui The French Embassy in Doha recently hosted its National Day celebration at the Ritz-Carlton Doha, the event marked Bastille Day celebrated annually on July 14 to commemorate the 1789 storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event in the French Revolution, as well as the 1790 Fête de la Fédération symbolising national unity. Present on the occasion were Minister of Transport of the State of Qatar HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani; the Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Fakhroo; members of the diplomatic corps; dignitaries; and representatives of the French community in Qatar. Patrick Poinsot, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of France in Qatar, in his welcoming address on the occasion highlighted the strong and wide-ranging cooperation between Qatar and France across sectors including politics, trade, investment, defence, culture, and education. He pointed to significant cross-investments in key areas such as energy transition, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and health. He also commended the contribution of approximately 200 French companies operating in Qatar, recognised for leadership in their respective fields. Poinsot expressed France's gratitude for Qatar's security support during the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, noting that Qatar's deployment of over 100 officers made it the fourth largest contributor among foreign security forces. In cultural cooperation, he highlighted the April visit of the French Minister of Culture to Qatar, which resulted in the signing of seven cultural and museum partnership agreements. He also praised Qatar's commitment to promoting the French language, which is increasingly taught in local schools, and noted recent joint participation in the Permanent Council of La Francophonie. Acknowledging Qatar's diplomatic role, Poinsot praised its mediation in humanitarian crises, including facilitating the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and its participation in the June 15 Peace Summit on Ukraine. He also commended Qatar's efforts that led to the return of dozens of children to their families. Addressing the situation in Gaza, he reiterated France's alignment with Qatar in advocating for unconditional humanitarian access, the release of hostages, a permanent ceasefire, and progress toward a two-state solution. He also noted both countries' solidarity with Lebanon and Syria, supporting reconstruction, security, accountability, and inclusive political transition since 2011. Poinsot further mentioned that the French community in Qatar now numbers around 6,000 residents, with the Embassy committed to providing high-quality services in close coordination with Qatari authorities. Earlier, a ceremonial cake-cutting ceremony was attended by Minister of Transport, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani; Patrick Poinsot, Chargé d'Affaires at the French embassy; and HE Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Fakhroo, Director of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
Daily Tribune
05-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain and Qatar revive plans for landmark 40-kilometre causeway and sea link
Bahrain and Qatar are pushing ahead with plans to build a long-awaited land bridge and a maritime route linking the two Gulf neighbours, after transport ministers met in Manama to go over details and agree on next steps. The 40-kilometre causeway between Bahrain and Qatar, along with a proposed sea route, featured prominently in talks between Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, and Qatari Transport Minister, H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, who arrived with a delegation on an official visit. Discussions took place at the ministry's headquarters and centred on road, rail, port and air links. The two sides also exchanged technical knowledge on transport projects and agreed to form working groups to see them through. Cooperation Shaikh Abdulla said Bahrain, under the direction of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Cabinet led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was keen to deepen cooperation with Qatar and build on current projects through Gulfwide efforts. According to both ministers, improving physical links between the countries could ease the movement of goods, people and vehicles, while helping trade and investment flow more easily. The bridge and sea link are expected to support joint work in tourism, logistics and industry, as well as open up jobs. Schemes Both sides want the schemes to run alongside the Gulf rail network, which is being built in stages and is due to be finished by 2030. The Bahrain–Qatar plans were described as a key piece of that puzzle. The two ministers agreed on the need for better infrastructure, logistics facilities and transport links. Action They said the focus now is on putting those plans into action with proper follow-up. Shaikh Mohammed said Qatar values its ties with Bahrain and is looking to expand work across ports, transport and digital tools. He added that shared development projects would bring benefits to people across the Arabian Gulf.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Aeronautical Academy celebrates graduation of Class 2025
DOHA: The Qatar Aeronautical Academy has celebrated the graduation of Class 2025 in five civil aviation academic programs in the presence of and patronised by Minister of Transport HESheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani. The five programs are Air Traffic Control, Pilot Training, Meteorology, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, and Airport Operations Management. The event was attended by several ministers, government entity chiefs, ambassadors, and aviation industry officials. QAA Director General Sheikh Jabor Bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the attendees and congratulated the fresh graduates.
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
TRANSPORT MINISTER MEETSICAO COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Tuesday met with President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Salvatore Sciacchitano, and ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar, at the organisation's offices in Montreal, Canada. The meeting discussed Qatar-ICAO cooperation relations in civil aviation and the ways to strengthen them, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and air navigation safety and security. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Transport minister, ICAO Council president discuss environmental protection, air navigation safety, security
MONTREAL: Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani has met with President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Salvatore Sciacchitano, and ICAO Secretary-General Juan Carlos Salazar, in the organisation's offices in Montreal, Canada. The meeting discussed Qatar-ICAO relations in civil aviation and ways to strengthen them, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and air navigation safety and security.
