Qatar Takes Part in 31st GCC Transport Undersecretaries’ Meeting

The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, participated in the 31st Meeting of the Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Transport of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The meeting was held via videoconference with representatives of the GCC Member States.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed represented the State of Qatar at the meeting.

Participants discussed several agenda items and initiatives concerning greater GCC cooperation and integration in transportation. Key topics included a study on enhancing logistics integration among GCC States, regional connectivity and prosperity, challenges and factors contributing to higher freight costs in land and maritime transportation, and proposed solutions intended to improve service efficiency and facilitate the flow of transportation and trade among GCC States.

The meeting also addressed the latest developments in preparing the land transportation strategy, the GCC uniform system for international land transportation, its implementing regulations and implementation mechanisms. Discussions additionally covered the collective accession of GCC States to the agreement on international road transportation of dangerous goods, an agreement to facilitate the movement of leisure marine craft among GCC States, and the development of regulatory and legislative frameworks governing maritime transportation.

Other topics included the green corridors initiative for ports among GCC States, the preparation of a marine environment risk register and the exchange of expertise among Member States. Participants also discussed maritime transportation safety, controls governing conventional merchant vessels’ access to the waters and ports of GCC States, and uniform conditions and controls for granting driving licenses to offshore units not subject to international maritime conventions.

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