More than 350 distinguished industry leaders are attending the inaugural Seatrade Maritime Qatar maritime event, which opened in DOha on Tuesday (Feb 4).
The event was officially opened by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar's Minister of Transport.
In his keynote speech, Sheikh Mohammed said the “event embodies the deep commitment of the State of Qatar to enhance the future of the maritime industry, and to keep pace with the latest technical and innovative trends that push this industry towards new horizons.”
Also taking part in the opening ceremony of the two-day event was the IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez; Seatrade Maritime Group Director, Chris Morley and Captain Abdulla Mohammed Al-Khanji, CEO of Mwani Qatar.
Morley told the audience: “When it became clear to us just over a year ago that we had a shared vision with our Founding Strategic Partners Mwani Qatar and our event patrons and hosts, the Ministry of Transport, it was obvious that success was going to thrive through partnerships.
“The value of collaboration and shared goals has propelled Qatar to the exciting position it is in today: a maritime and energy hub that inspires others, stimulates global opportunity and propels innovation in industrial sectors.
“For us, driving growth in Qatar’s maritime and logistics sectors through our capabilities both in this event and throughout the year in our online news and content platforms is long overdue and we’re delighted to be starting this journey today.”
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority; Fahad bin Saad Al-Qahtani, Group CEO, Milaha and Neville Bissett, Group CEO of QTerminals also gave speeches as Main Sponsors of Seatrade Maritime Qatar, which is held under the patronage of Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani; hosted by Ministry of Transport, Qatar and organised by Seatrade Maritime with Founding Strategic Partner, Mwani Qatar.
Ahmed Hassan Al-Obaidly, CEO of Mowasalat (Karwa), said: “Seatrade Maritime Qatar serves as a vital platform for industry leaders to collaborate, innovate, and drive the future of maritime transport. As Mowasalat (Karwa), we are committed to shaping a seamless and sustainable mobility ecosystem that integrates land and sea transport. Our sponsorship underscores our dedication to supporting Qatar’s vision of becoming a premier maritime hub. By embracing smart and eco-friendly transport solutions, we aim to enhance connectivity, improve accessibility, and contribute to the nation’s long-term economic and infrastructure growth.
“Our participation in Seatrade Maritime Qatar is invaluable as it provides a unique platform to foster strategic partnerships, share industry insights, and explore innovative solutions in sustainable shipping and digital transformation. As Qatar continues to prioritise its investments in the LNG sector, it reflects the country’s dedication to play a key role in the energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable maritime transportation,” he said.
Gold sponsor, Myriam Bellid, Director of Medlog Logistics, said: “Medlog’s participation as a Gold Sponsor of Seatrade Maritime 2025 underscores our commitment to supporting Qatar’s ambition to become a leading maritime and logistics hub. As a global leader in integrated logistics offering tailored door-to-door solutions across inland transportation, container depots, dry and cold warehousing, and supply chain management, Medlog actively develops integrated intermodal logistics solutions that align with Qatar’s vision to enhance land freight operations and strengthen its position as a hub for shipping and logistics services.”
The event, the first of its kind in the State of Qatar, brings together key stakeholders in the maritime sector, governmental and semi-governmental entities, as well as innovators in the fields of technology, energy, finance, investment and services, in addition to the most prominent suppliers, decision-makers and shipping companies.
Seatrade Maritime Qatar continues until Wednesday 5th February at Sheraton Resort Hotel and Convention Centre. - TradeArabia News Service