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Zawya
07-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ooredoo Sponsors Seatrade Maritime Qatar 2025 as telecom partner
Doha, Qatar: Ooredoo, Qatar's leading telecommunications provider, proudly served as the Telecom Sponsor of the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition 2025, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector. Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al Thani, Minister of Transport, the event took place from 4-5 February 2025 at Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. Organised by Seatrade Maritime in partnership with Mwani Qatar as the founding strategic partner, the conference brought together industry leaders, decision-makers, and stakeholders to explore the future of maritime. Seatrade Maritime Qatar featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and exclusive announcements, with a strong focus on sustainable shipping, maritime energy transition, digital transformation, and AI-driven operations. Day two delved into fleet expansion financing, the North Field offshore project, and the evolving LNG trade landscape. The event attracted over 1,000 attendees and featured more than 50 speakers and a 1,000 sqm exhibition space. Commenting on the conference, Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Ooredoo Qatar, said: 'The Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition reflects Qatar's ambitious vision to lead in maritime innovation and sustainability. At Ooredoo, we are proud to support this important event, which fosters collaboration, drives digital innovation, and aligns with our commitment to advancing Qatar's economic and social development in line with the National Vision 2030.' In recognition of Ooredoo's support, Sheikh Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, was honoured with an award from the Minister of Communications and Information Technology on the opening day, reflecting Ooredoo's dedication to advancing Qatar's position as a global hub for innovation, digitalisation, and sustainable growth, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. This partnership further strengthens Ooredoo's presence in key industries by providing cutting-edge telecommunications solutions that drive efficiency and progress in vital sectors such as maritime, logistics, and energy. About Ooredoo Ooredoo is Qatar's leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate-managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people's lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.
Daily Tribune
06-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
ASRY Celebrates GTT Certification for LNG Carrier Repairs
ASRY, has been awarded certification by Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), a leading engineering company in containment systems for the shipping and storage in cryogenic conditions of LNG (liquefied natural gas) worldwide. The accreditation recognizes ASRY's compliance with the highest international standards for the repair and maintenance of LNG carriers. The certification was announced during ASRY's participation in the Seatrade Maritime Qatar conference, held in Doha in the first week of February. ASRY received this endorsement following a comprehensive assessment and an intensive review of its technical and operational capabilities, including its shipyard infrastructure, expertise, and qualified workforce. By meeting GTT's international standards, ASRY has reinforced its reputation as a trusted global facility for LNG carrier repairs. ASRY's Chief Executive Officer Dr Ahmed Al Abri commented, 'Receiving this certification from one of the leading global institutions in the LNG industry is an achievement in itself. It would not have been possible without our determination to deliver professional, high-quality services that meet the highest internationally recognized standards.' He added, 'By combining ASRY's extensive experience in the maritime industry with its strong technical expertise across all fields, the company has consistently created unique opportunities to provide practical solutions for its global clients, including shipowners and marine assets operators, further strengthening its standing in international markets.' ASRY's Head of Technical Portfolio Development, Eng. Omar Al Enzi said, 'This certification drives us to continue delivering high-quality solutions to our clients in the LNG transport and storage sectors by applying the best practices that ensure efficiency and full compliance with the highest international safety and environmental standards.'
Zawya
05-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Seatrade Maritime Qatar to open new opportunities between local and global maritime companies
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Mohammed Al-Nasr, Director of Trade Development and Investment Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry delivered the official keynote address for Day 2 of the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar event in Doha, Qatar stating that 'This conference represents an opportunity to explore new areas of fruitful cooperation between Qatar and its global partners and is an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences and enhance cooperation, and will contribute to opening new opportunities between companies and institutions.' Speaking to more than 200 delegates, Mr Al-Nasr said: 'This event is the first of its kind in Qatar - an important platform that brings together experts and specialists from all over the world in the fields of maritime transportation and logistics through which we aim to expand our network of international partnerships in the maritime transportation and logistics sector. 'In addition, improving the competitiveness in the management and operation of Qatari seaports has contributed to achieving significant growth in trade exchange between these ports and many agreements have been signed with countries and international ports which have has strengthened Qatar's role as a major centre in this sector.' He added: 'The Ministry of Commerce and Industry continues to cooperate with all local and international partners to develop strategies and initiatives that contribute to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of all vital sectors, including the maritime sector, in line with its 2024-2030 development strategy.' The opening keynote was followed by a Fireside Chat between Seatrade Maritime News Content Director, Emma Howell and Hassan Alemadi, Senior Director Business Accounts, Oredoo Qatar, telecom sponsor of Seatrade Maritime Qatar which led the way to a panel session on 'The Digital Maritime Industry – is it here, near and secure?' Discussion centred around the fact that digitalization in the maritime industry is projected to be worth $423.4 billion by 2031 and whether the solutions are safe from growing cybersecurity threats? The panel included: Nick Chubb, CEO and founder of Thetius; Eng. Asmaa Abdulaziz Mirzaei, IT Manager, Mwani Qatar; Jassim Al-Majid, VP, Information Technology, Milaha; Gareth Burton, Senior Vice President, Global Engineering, ABS; Mr. Ghassan Kosta, Regional Manager, Google Cloud; and Julian Panter, CEO, SmartSea. The conversation continued during a sixth session, 'Offshore expansion & the North Field project' led by moderator, Fazel Fazelbhoy CEO, Synergy Offshore FZ LLE and panellists: Ahmed Desouki, Lead-Civil, SFSF Project Manager, Onshore Works Section – Projects & Engineering Directorate, Hamad Port Project; Danial Kaabi, CEO, SeaHorizon Offshore; and Ali. A. Shehab, Global Director of Special Projects & Services, DNV. The final session of the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar – Financing Tech Advanced & Green Fleets of The Future – generated much audience participation in a discussion led by Adam Kent, MD, Maritime Strategies International and panellists: Ali Abouda, Group CFO, Gulf Navigation; Capt Zarir Irani, Dy. Registrar for 'Antigua and Barbuda' maritime registry; Chinar Zaidi, Managing Associate, Maritime, Trade & Offshore, Middle East, Stephenson Harwood; and Tajas Shah, CFO, Tomini Group. The event, the first of its kind in the State of Qatar, brought together key stakeholders in the maritime sector, governmental and semi-governmental entities, as well as innovators in the fields of technology, energy, finance, investment and services, in addition to the most prominent suppliers, decision-makers and shipping companies. Seatrade Maritime Qatar ended on Wednesday 5th February at Sheraton Resort Hotel and Convention Centre and has been generously supported by Main Sponsors: Qatar Ports, Founding Strategic Partner; Ooredoo, Communications Sponsor; Qatar Airways, Official Airline; Visit Qatar, Destination Sponsor. Main Sponsors include: Qatar Free Zones Authority; Milaha Group and QTerminals Group. Diamond sponsors include Saudi Ports Authority and Nakilat. Platinum Sponsors: Invest Qatar; ABS. Gold Sponsors: Lloyd's Register (LR), DNV; Bureau Veritas; MSC Qatar & MEDLOG; Genesis Marine and Sea Horizon. Silver Sponsor: Mowasalat (Karwa) and Bronze Sponsor: Middle East Fuji Group.
