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Qatar, Oman to develop passenger ferry services
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Qatar Ports Management Company (MWANI Qatar) and Oman Global Logistics Group (ASYAD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of developing logistics services, shipping and passenger ferry services, in the presence of Qatari Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti and Oman’s Minister of Transport and Communications Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salem al Futaisi.
The MoU was signed in Doha by Captain Abdulla Al Khanji, CEO of MWANI Qatar, and Abdulrahman Salim al Hatmi, CEO of ASYAD.
The MoU aims to develop passenger ferry services between Qatar and Oman; starting which could be developed into a commercial. It also aims to develop a joint strategy to anchor cargo business to Hamad Port and Omani ports as well as develop joint logistic services between Hamad Port and Omani seaports.
Robust tech infrastructure at CT2 at Hamad Port to enhance Qatar’s share in Mideast trade
Qatar’s share in the overall Middle East trade is expected to significantly increase with the robust technological infrastructure supporting the Hamad Port’s second container terminal (CT2).
“The fully automated terminal is equipped with the latest technology and equipment that make the port operations faster and more efficient, enhancing productivity and maximising Qatar’s share of Middle East trade,” Mwani Qatar said in a tweet.
HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani had in December 2020 inaugurated the initial operations of the CT2, which is poised to enhance the country’s competitiveness.