Qatar’s transport ministry under the patronage of H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, the country’s Transport Ministry plans to host the first International Forum for Autonomous e-Mobility organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services during 10-12 October 2023.
The event, which will be hosted in Doha over three days, will shed light on latest trends and innovations in sustainable transport solutions, Just us & Otto wrote in a statement.
It will also provide a leading platform for exchanging experiences, ideas and enriching discussions on developments in electric transport and self-driving mobility, a topic of local and global importance, the statement noted.
The Forum will bring together industry leaders, policy makers, senior officials, expert speakers, and representatives of ministries, government institutions, private sector companies, academic institutions, and the media, as well as hundreds of attendees.
The forum will also establish a suitable opportunity for concerned international parties to enhance knowledge, explore opportunities for cooperation and partnerships, and formulate recommendations on the future application of electric and autonomous vehicles in real-world settings.
Commenting on the development, Eng Hamad Issa Abdullah, Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Transport Qatar, said, “For many years, electric transport vehicles have been a prime focus in the efforts of governments and the visions of manufacturing companies within the wider context of sustainability and diversification of energy sources.”
He explained Qatar seeks to bring about transformative movement in the transportation sector by investing in sustainable and smart mobility, and improving energy efficiency to achieve the goals of the Qatar National Vision in line with global efforts to reduce the harmful carbon emissions from conventional vehicles.