The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC), represented by Maritime Affairs Sector, has conducted a control and awareness campaign on maritime entry points across the country to ensure all Coronavirus (COVID19) preventive and precautionary measures are in place, which aim to stop the spread of the disease.

Responsible professionals from the Ministry inspected to what extent these precautions are followed by maritime entry points and their workers, as well as helmsmen and users of all types of maritime vessels.

They also inspected to what extent the maritime safety and security instructions are being followed. Additionally, they delivered more of such recommendations and awareness to helmsmen and workers of maritime entry points.

The Ministry confirms its commitment to hard and diligent work through projects and programs that aim to build a land, maritime and aviation transportation system founded on the latest technologies and best practices in the sector.

The Ministry also performs a critical and far-reaching role in overseeing the development of the information and communications technology sector to make it more vibrant and advanced, and in creating a diversified economy that will benefit all the people of Qatar, as well as developing e-government programs and boosting capacity and digital literacy to foster a technology-friendly environment that introduces innovative approaches to how we communicate, live and work.