Transport
From The Report: Qatar 2019
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Guided by plans laid out in Qatar National Vision 2030, the country is on track to upgrade and connect its land, air and sea networks in 2019. The first trains are set to run on the new Doha Metro network, while dozens of expressway bridges, underpasses and intersections are due for completion. Organisation efforts for the 2022 FIFA World Cup have added urgency to the drive to improve transport connections while passenger and freight numbers are expected to grow at the country’s new international air and seaports. The increased traffic through these facilities is spurring the development of free zones and logistics centres, which are expected to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. This chapter contains interviews with Abdulla Nasser Turki Al Subaey, President, Civil Aviation Authority; and Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Municipality and Environment; and CEO and Managing Director, Qatar Rail.

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Overview

Moving along: New investments and continued development of older projects keep the sector’s wheels turning
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Guided by plans laid out in Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), Qatar is on track to take significant steps to upgrade and connect its land, air and sea networks in 2019. The first trains will run on the new Doha Metro network, while dozens of expressway bridges, underpasses and intersections will be completed. In the short term, organisation efforts for the 2022 FIFA World Cup have added urgency to the drive to improve transport connections. At the same time, passenger and freight numbers…

Analysis

Smooth sailing: Development at Hamad Port enters its second phase
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Work is expected to begin on the second phase of the Hamad Port’s development in 2019 after approval was granted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The seaport gave the blockaded peninsula a vital lifeline in 2017 and enabled it to continue trading in non-oil goods throughout 2018, achieving significant milestones along the way. With further expansion, Qatar looks set to carve out a new chapter in its maritime trading history. PhaseI Hamad Port is operated by QT erminals,…

Interview

On the right track: Abdulla Nasser Turki Al Subaey, President, Civil Aviation Authority, on adapting local regulations to meet global standards
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Interview:Abdulla Nasser Turki Al Subaey How has opening visa-free travel for 80 countries affected passenger traffic and allowed the country to mitigate the impact of regional airspace closure? ABDULLA NASSER TURKI AL SUBAEY: This decision taken by the government has been very positive for Qatar’s overall economic development, and at the same time has put pressure on all aviation stakeholders to meet greater air traffic demands. Hamad International Airport (HIA) is reaching its full passenger…

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Moving forward: Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Minister of Municipality and Environment; and CEO and Managing Director, Qatar Rail, on advancing the public transport system
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie What impact will investment in infrastructure and Doha’s public transport network have on land-use planning and urban development? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: Infrastructure development often has a huge impact on an area. This is particularly true for high capacity mass transit projects such as the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram. The results of similar projects have shown that residents can take advantage of improved accessibility…

Analysis

Upwards flight path: The state has allocated funds to expand the international airport in order to meet the demands of increased traffic
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Qatar has allocated QR1bn ($274.6m) from its 2019 budget of QR206.7bn ($56.8bn) to the expansion of Hamad International Airport (HIA), with Qatar Airways, the nation’s flag carrier, forging new links for air passengers and cargo in the first quarter of 2019. As part of the annual budget statement announced by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, in December 2018, funds will be channelled into phase two of the airport’s ongoing redevelopment. Upgrades to HIA’s second phase…

Overview

Skybound: Rapid expansion of global aviation industry propels investment
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual average passenger growth of 6.2% between 2012 and 2017. The manufacturer also estimated that by 2036 an additional 41,000 plane deliveries will need to be fulfilled to meet service needs for both passengers and cargo. To accommodate these developments,…

Overview

Skybound: Rapid expansion of global aviation industry propels investment
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual average passenger growth of 6.2% between 2012 and 2017. The manufacturer also estimated that by 2036 an additional 41,000 plane deliveries will need to be fulfilled to meet service needs for both passengers and cargo. To accommodate these developments,…