Minister of Transport inaugurates international Autonomous E-Mobility Forum
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Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti inaugurated the Autonomous e Mobility Forum on Tuesday, hosted by the Ministry of Tra...
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti inaugurated the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum on Tuesday, hosted by the Ministry of Transport and organized by Just Us and Otto Marketing at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) for two days.
The opening ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies Ministers, high-profile state officials, and chairpersons of entities working in the transportation industry.
In his opening speech, HE Minister of Transport stressed that Qatar, under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, will continue developing a coherent, sustainable, integrated, and eco-friendly transportation system in a fashion that enhances the country’s leading position on the world map of green and smart transportation, in addition to sharing its expertise in the field with the rest of the world through its real-life experiences of hosting major continental and international events, where transportation is a key success factor.
His Excellency indicated that this vital and eco-friendly sector had successfully provided a safe and seamless mobility experience during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023, where nearly 3.4 million fans were transported by buses and around 6.5 million fans used the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram. During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, he added, around 18.2 million people were transported by the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram, and over 7 million passengers were transported by public buses.
