RIYADH: In an effort to increase regional connectivity, Qatar and Bahrain have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in land transport and supporting logistical services. The Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed on the sidelines of the 30th Gulf Cooperation Council transport and communications ministers’ meeting in Bahrain, covers research into new trends in the industry, the creation of technical standards and specifications, and collaboration on road safety systems and regulations.
According to Qatar News Agency, it also seeks to promote an integrated and ecologically friendly land transportation system. Additionally, the agreement calls for investigating ways to establish road and rail connections between the two nations and link them to the GCC Railway Project.
Public transport, metro and rail networks, and the application of smart technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance transport services are further areas of collaboration. According to QNA, “the scope of cooperation under the terms of the MoU includes joint efforts to conduct trials and tests related to the outcomes of projects implemented within this framework, the exchange of visits by experts and official delegations, and collaborative research in the transport and logistics sectors. These initiatives are intended to foster the exchange of expertise, technical and practical knowledge, and support the development of the sector in both countries,” the statement continued.
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