Transport
From The Report: Qatar 2024
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Qatar has significantly expanded its transport sector over the last decade through focused long-term strategies and high levels of public funding. In the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the government invested in developing the country’s roads, rail networks and public transport systems to prepare for the influx of visitors. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, Qatar’s transport network is being developed with a focus on sustainability. The 2020 enactment of a public-private partnership law is likely to encourage greater private investment in the sector, with new projects focusing on expanding transport networks beyond Doha and enhancing connectivity with other GCC countries.

This chapter contains interviews with Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Rail, and Minister of Environment and Climate Change; and Ranjeev Menon, Group CEO of Gulf Warehousing Company.

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Overview

Optimised mobility: Sustainability and capacity expansion are informing continued development of aviation, port and land transport infrastructure
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Qatar has significantly expanded its transport sector over the last decade through focused long-term strategies and high levels of public funding. In the build-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the government invested in developing the country’s roads, rail networks and public transport systems to prepare for the influx of visitors. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV), Qatar’s transport network is being developed with a focus on sustainability. As such, electric trains and buses…

Analysis

Early movers: Successful test runs of autonomous vehicles put Qatar in a position to bolster its multi-modal transit networks
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There has been notable progress in the rollout of Qatar’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet and the development of autonomous public transport options, prompted by Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV). Around 70% of the bus fleet was electric as of early 2024, according to the Ministry of Transport (MoT), putting it well on its way to reaching its 100% electric fleet target by 2030. There have also been steps taken towards the development of an autonomous fleet of buses following the launch of a new autonomous…

Interview

On track: Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, Managing Director and CEO, Qatar Rail; and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on the role railways play in sustainable development
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Interview:Abdulla bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie How can the public and private sectors boost their contributions to rail infrastructure development? ABDULLA BIN ABDULAZIZ BIN TURKI AL SUBAIE: Railways typically rely on government funding due to their significant financial impact. However, a recent initiative aims to attract private sector participation in financing infrastructure projects, including railways. Therefore, an investment strategy utilising public-private partnerships (PPPs)…

Interview

Moving forwards: Ranjeev Menon, Group CEO, Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), on the need for innovative and sustainable logistics solutions
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Interview:Ranjeev Menon What challenges are impacting the logistics sector, and how are industry players addressing them? RANJEEV MENON: The logistics sector continues to grapple with supply chain volatility due to aftershocks from the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and trade disputes. Rising fuel prices and transport costs continue to strain profit margins, especially for road freight and shipping firms, while adapting to evolving regulations has added an extra layer of complexity. To…