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Here we meet again with the beginning of a new year in which we look forward to completing the work to achieve the strategic plans Qatar Sky Magazine for the development of the Qatari Aviation system in the in a safe Issue no: 6 December 2018 and sustainable manner. Issued by Public Relations and Communications Department Efforts are being exerted in all directions to raise the standards Civil Aviation Authority of experience of the employees in this sector, to attract ambitious national cadres and to enable them to play their roles effectively, General Manager: to modernize civil aviation regulations and laws, to continue the Abdulla Nasser Turki Al Suabey policies of openness towards new markets and to increase the President - QCAA level of regional and international cooperation and to invest in the Editor-in-Chief: infrastructure of the air transport sector and expansion of Hamad Talal Abdulla Al Malki International Airport , Qatar Gateway to the World .. Director of PR and In this issue, we will highlight the events and goals that QCAA has Communications Department achieved during the year 2018. We shed light on the environmental dimension in the field of civil aviation and the contribution of QCAA Deputy Editor-in-Chief: through its vision to build a sustainable economy that the State is Rasha Kamal Eddine working to consolidate. Editorial Board: As in the previous issues you will find in here a variety of topics Alya Al Najar about the most important travel destinations, smart applications Ghader Mashhadi to plan your trips, fashion designs for cabin crew and the latest Noura Al Ansari technology in the world of aviation, in addition to the topic about Raghda Younes Qatar stadiums to host the World Cup 2022 and much more .. Sara Al Nuaimi Tamara Kassem

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Balancing and Planning to Build Sustainable Economy While the world witnesses a noticeable trend towards development cannot last for long. This fact has been the adoption of the sustainable economy concept that reflected in all state strategic plans and its national cares about the environmental aspect in accomplishing vision 2030, which balance between benefiting from the economic development, away from the random oil and gas resources and the increasing international exploitation of the non- renewable natural resources, request on this energy, supporting the non-petroleum and ensuring their existence to the upcoming productive sectors to increase their participation in the generations, the State of Qatar has drawn up a strategic national economy. This is along with the commitment roadmap to direct the available activities and resources to preserve and protect the environment, water, to complete the sustainability of economic flourishing energy, and food security throughout the investment and prosperity of the state throughout; developing the in researches, progress and clean energy project, Qatari economy structure, diversifying the national supporting the concepts of the sustainability in income sources, empowering the private sector, buildings, facilities, infrastructure and green financing to managing the natural resources, promoting the human ensure maintaining the economic performance quality development and preserving the environment. and life quality nationally and regionally.

Based on the outcomes of the previous experiences, It is known that the State of Qatar pays more attention the current situation and the recent challenges, the and care to the environmental aspect in its national second national development strategy (2018-2022) vision 2030 along with importance and attention to other has dedicated the cornerstones of the sustainable three aspects economic, social and human. Despite economy to create international partnerships the challenges and difficulties that face accomplishing contributing to open new markets, enhancing new the development sustainability of the vision pillars. The foreign investment opportunities, attracting capitals State follow up the development of the executive plans in addition to accomplishing the active cooperation in to create integrated economical social system based on ensuring regional and international peace and security enhancing the sustainability culture throughout setting to secure the incubating environment for the business comprehensive health and national policy, developing development and the economy growth. the educational system, running general investments, rationalizing public consumption, promoting the role In spite of the steady increase of the economic growth of the private sector to be attractive factor to human that places the Qatari economy on the top of the capacities to work and invest. This is to ensure steady strongest economies of the world, the State of Qatar Qatari economy and stability of the rates of the completely realizes that without responsibly managing aggregate national income on the long terms after totally the natural resources, accomplishing the sustainable releasing thereof from dependence on oil and gas.

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HH The Amir Issues Law on Civil Aviation

HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Government of the Republic of Hamad Al Thani issued Law No. Nicaragua, signed in Montreal on 15 of 2018, amending some November 28, 2017, text of which provisions of the Law No. 15 of is annexed to this decree and to 2002 on civil aviation. have the force of law in line with The law is effective from the Article 68 of the constitution. following day to its publication in The decree is effective starting the official gazette. from its date of issue and is to be HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin published in the official gazette. Hamad Al Thani issued the Amiri HH The Amir also ratified the decision No. 66 of 2018 on the instrument of ratification approving reorganization of the Civil Aviation a memorandum of understanding Authority. for the preparation, training and The decision is effective from the qualification of human cadres following day to its publication in following day to its publication in for work in airlines, air ports the official gazette. the official gazette. and airports between the Qatar HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim Aeronautical College in the State bin Hamad Al Thani issued the bin Hamad Al Thani issued of Qatar and the Mohammed Amiri decision No. 67 of 2018, the Decree No. 53 of 2018 on VI International Academy of establishing civil aircraft accident ratifying an air services agreement Civil Aviation in the Kingdom and incident investigation unit. between the Government of of Morocco signed in Rabat on The decision is effective from the the State of Qatar and the 12/3/2018.

Reorganization of the Civil Aviation Authority

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has initiated working Safety Program and the National Air Transport Facility. on the new structure, in accordance to the recent Amiri Moreover, creating database on the safety of civil decision No. 66 Of 2018, to keep up with the successive aviation to collect, store and analyze data, draw developments in this vital sector and to develop the conclusions, supporting indicators and develop and aviation system. The new Amiri decision comes in line publish regulations, instructions and guidelines for with the growth witnessed by the aviation sector in civil aviation in accordance with the applicable laws. the state of Qatar in an accelerated manner. Among Identifying the differences that may exist between the the most notable points mentioned in the decision operational regulations of civil aviation in the State and is: The reorganization of the QCAA, the Authority the relevant standards contained in the Annexes to the should have a legal personality and a budget which is International Civil Aviation Convention and to inform annexed to the budget of the Minister of Transport and ICAO of any differences that may exist. Establishing Communications, based in Doha. The resolution sets the rules relating to the conditions of overflight over the objectives of the Authority in improving the Civil Aviation territory of the State, landing at its airports and the and meteorological facilities, achieving them to the terms of transport of passengers, goods and mail, highest standards in terms of efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with the law, in coordination with the and ensuring the safety of civil aviation in the field of air competent authorities. transport. The terms of reference and objectives of the Authority In order to achieve its objectives, the Authority shall are not limited to that but extended to: ensuring the develop policies, plans and programs related to the civil provision of air navigation services in the FIR, the aviation and meteorological facilities, Compliance with airspace and airports of the State, in accordance with international treaties and conventions in the field of civil applicable national and international requirements, and aviation and meteorology to which the State is a party, cooperating with international and regional organizations strengthening relations with international organizations in this regard and to cooperate with regional and and foreign States, regulating civil aviation activities international organizations in this regard. To ensure and supervising operators and service providers, the provision of firefighting and rescue services in establishing the management of the State Civil Aviation all civil airports, in coordination with the relevant caa.gov.qa NEWS authorities and to determine the height of buildings and facilities affecting navigation in coordination with the competent authorities. Allocating signs of nationality and registration of aircraft, in accordance with the provisions of the law. Support investigation procedures of aircraft accident and hazardous incidents, the issuance of aviation licenses, certification and aircraft validity and ensure compliance with applicable regulations by license and license holders. As well as proposing draft legislative tools for civil aviation and meteorology. Manage, maintain and development of air monitoring stations, platforms, marine buoys and seismic monitoring centers. Establish meteorological information bank comprising all available meteorological and climate publications and periodic publications, data or information on the State and the surrounding States. Preparation and dissemination of weather and meteorological data. Providing weather forecasts to the responsible figures of the aviation movement and the seaports of the State and the relevant government agencies, as well as the contracting of companies or entities engaged in similar activities in any way with them or to purchase, attach or merge them, whether it was national or foreign, after the approval of the Council of Ministers and upon the offer of the Minister. The Authority also has the right to: establish companies individually, with others or own existing companies or their implementation, supervising the proper functioning contribute with them, whether at home or abroad after of the Authority, supervising the State Program for Civil the approval of the Council of Ministers based on the Aviation Safety, the National Civil Aviation Security Minister's proposal and proposing fees and services Program, the National Program for Air Transport with representing the state in meetings and conferences, Facilities and proposing fees and charges for services in coordination with the relevant authorities, as well as provided by the Authority. propose draft legislative tools any other functions specified by the law. on the work of the Authority and prepare annual report Article 6 also stipulated that the Minister of Transport on the work programs and achievements of the CAA and and Communications shall be responsible for the presented to the Minister at the end of each financial general performance of the CAA and has the power and year. the authority to achieve CAA's objectives, particularly The decision of the President provided in regulation (1) the following: (General supervision of the performance of - the establishment of the general policy of the Authority the Authority, draft an estimated annual budget, report and the supervision of its implementation shall not be annually to the Council of Ministers regarding the status effective until it has been approved by the Council of of the CAA and discuss data and reports thereon). Ministers, upon the proposal of the Minister. Article 9 Article 7 stipulated that: "The Authority shall have a stipulated that the Authority shall consist of the following President after the Amiri decree is issued. administrative units: The Office of the President and With the Amiri decree, the President of the Authority the following departments: (International Cooperation, shall appoint an assistance that may replace him in his Internal Audit, Planning and Quality, Legal Affairs, Public absence or vacancy. The President shall delegate some Relations and Communication, Human Resources, of his powers to his assistant. Financial and Administrative Affairs, Information The President of the CAA shall represent the Authority Technology). Regarding the General Administration Before the judiciary and CAA’s relations with others. for Aviation Systems and Control, it includes: (Office of The President of the CAA, under the authority of the the Director General and Aviation Safety, Air Transport, Minister, within the framework of the general policy of Security and Facilities). The General Directorate for the Authority, shall discharge all its technical, financial Aviation Operations and Services consists of: Office and administrative affairs and shall have the necessary of the Director General and the Departments of: (Air powers to achieve its objectives and implement its terms Navigation, Meteorology, Airports Affairs, Fire and of reference in accordance with the laws. rescue). The financial resources of the Authority Preparing the annual estimated budget of the Authority shall be from (the funds allocated by the State, other and presenting it to the Minister. Establish the project resources adopted by the Council of Ministers, upon the plans and programs of the Authority and following up on presentation of the Minister).

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HE Prime Minister reviews Qatar Civil Aviation Authority strategic plans

HE President of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) receives the Audit Team from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior visited Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA). During the visit, H E listened to an explanation about QCAA strategic The State of Qatar participates in the plans for the civil aviation sector in the State to serve the objectives and Fourth ICAO World Aviation Forum aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030, keep pace with the level of (IWAF/4), which was currently held growth witnessed by all sectors of the national economy, and secure the in Fortaleza, Brazil, with a delegation needs of the coming stage with all its obligations and international events. headed by H.E Mr. Abdulla Nasser The Prime Minister also listened to an explanation about the efforts Turki Al-Subaey, Chairman of the exerted by the QCAA to provide a safe, efficient and flexible flight Civil Aviation Authority system, develop contingency plans and seek further growth and development in the aviation industry in Qatar. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior stressed the important role of the Civil Aviation Authority in the fields of air transport and the civil aviation safety and security. The Prime Minister was accompanied during the visit by H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti Minister of Transport and Communications Authority H E Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey President of the Civil Aviation Authority and a number of senior officials at the Civil Aviation Authority. The President of the CAA met with his Brazilian counterpart on the Fourth ICAO World Aviation Forum. Minister, Kosovo Official Sign Air Transport Agreement During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing cooperation in the field of air transport and the preparations of the civil aviation sector in Qatar

HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed QCAA organizes a workshop entitled al-Sulaiti and Kosovan Minister of Infrastructure Dr Pal Lekaj signed an air "Solar activity and the direct and transport agreement between Qatar and Kosovo in Doha. The agreement indirect impacts on weather" for the permits Qatar’s national carrier to expand its destinations all around Meteorology’s staff, delivered by the world. Following the signing ceremony, the two ministers discussed Sheikh Salman bin Jabor Al-Thani, to the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries in the fields of introduce the effect of solar radiation transportation and mobility and means of further enhancing them. on the weather forecast caa.gov.qa A year elapses and Successive Achievements flow... Civil Aviation has become on the top of the most effective and impactful sectors list

Civil aviation agreements enhance the progress of Qatar Airways Operational processes. Qatar has a modern and developed Aviation safety system. Qatar leads the world in applying security standards in aviation. Qatar took the first place in the Middle East in applying the European Safety Aviation Systems.

Once again, CAA has proved its aptitude to earn CAA managed to hold 29 bilateral negotiations with qualitative benefits despite the extraordinary different countries during its effective participation in the circumstances, in addition to achievements beyond annual ICAN conference for air services negotiations the limits of the elapsed years. During the year, it has resulted in initially signing three agreements with proceeded with a developmental, expansion and Jordan and Jamaica in addition to 14 memorandums openness in all fields. In terms of agreements, CAA of understanding and a meeting minutes which serves has accomplished 10 aviation services agreements travel market and aviation industry ambitions for both with new countries since the oppressing blockade Qatar and national carrier. on Qatar, consequently; the total number of air transport agreements reaches 165 agreements, which International Presence participates in enhancing the operational processes of On the level on enhancing its rapports with the Qatar Airways in order to operate, its most modern fleet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the in the world; towards new international destinations. State of Qatar represented by CAA has accomplished Within its endeavors to reinforce its international qualitative achievement by inaugurating its permanent ties in the civil aviation with the countries of the world office in ICAO Head Office in Montreal, Canada. in order to increase the rights of transportation and Thus, it confirms the importance of the Qatari role the granted liberties upon air services agreements, in the international civil aviation community, though,

December, 2018 10 the qualitative addition presented this office to the aviation industry in the State of Qatar by permanent effective participating in all events and initiatives held by ICAO, in addition to enhancement the cooperation and exchanging experience with different countries represented by residents’ representatives in ICAO office in Montreal. The Qatari winning of the membership in the executive board of the Arabian Civil Aviation Authority asserts again the confidence of the Arab countries in the pivotal role of the State of Qatar in various mutual Arab works including Civil Aviation. In another achievement, State of Qatar won the presidency of the second regional union (Asia) followed to the international meteorology organization in addition to its presidency to the 23rd session of the ordinary assembly of the Arab Authority of Civil Aviation. CAA’s ambitions are not limited to such achievements but derived the motive and inducement therefrom to announce the Qatari candidate to the membership of the board of the International Civil Aviation Organization The said expansion construes the main step in the (ICAO) in September 2019. Qatar preparation to host the World Cup 2022 where the country will witness huge numbers of visitors to witness Safe Aviation System the international sports event. Regarding the safety and security of civil aviation, Qatar took the first place in applying aviation security Qatarization standards with percentage reached 99.10% according About the endeavors of recruiting and employing to the results of the regulatory, systematized and national cadres, Al-Subaey confirmed that CAA followed obligatory auditing conducted by ICAO in all member the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin states to determine the compliance of the member Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar (may states with the international rules stipulated in Annex Allah preserve him), regarding qualifying and recruiting 17- Civil Aviation Security and the provisions of Annex 9- Qatari Cadres since it coordinated with Ministry of the Facilities related to Civil Aviation of Chicago Agreement. Administrative Development, and Labor and Social These honorable results participate in putting Hamad Affairs to candidate Qatari in different specializations International Airport at top of the most secured airports and fields to localizing jobs. in the world. The authority worked to recruit experts of highly Driven from its endeavor to provide secure and qualified Qatari from outside the authority who are sustainable aviation system, CAA has worked with all specialists in the civil aviation field, besides enabling competent parties of Civil Aviation in the state to update national experts to specialist jobs, qualifying and the technical regulations and rules of the aviation safety, training Qatari Cadres to be reliable to take over the and apply the comprehensive safety program so as to responsibilities of the leading and technical posts in the cope up with the most modern aviation systems in the authority in the future. world, making Qatar the first country in the middle east Qatarization rate in the typical departments in CAA in applying the systems of European Aviation Safety exceeded 95%, whereas the rate in the technical Agency (EASA). departments relied on air controllers and meteorology reached 90%. The Expansion of Hamad Airport Concerning the works of the third phase of Hamad Endurance & Challenge International Airport expansion, the works are As for the consequences of the oppressing blockade determined to be commenced in 2019, which will imposed on Qatar since 18 months and the updates assist the capacity of the airport to more than 53 million of the case filed by Qatar against the blockade states passengers annually. before the board of ICAO, CAA continues playing a vital The expansions work will include establishing a new and effective role in this regard through the practical cargo building with a capacity of 3 million tons annually steps taken in inaugurating to new and start-up markets to accommodate the potential increase in the cargo in travel and air freight in addition to following up the process size in addition to the Airport City, which existing Qatari lawsuit before the international justice will offer major future investment opportunities as a court according to the legal frames to ensure the flow free zone, business capital centers, hotels, and other and safety of the air routes, arriving and departing flights facilities. through Hamad International Airport. caa.gov.qa

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Al-Subaey: Qatar is continuing in the process of inclusive and sustainable development

HE Mr. Abdulla Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of the Civil Aviation Authority, said that the State of Qatar has taken the pillars of state-building which the founder laid down for its strategic plans and national vision to promote the state, its sectors and facilities to the top of the list of the most developed countries in the world. In a statement to the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of the country's national day celebration, HE said that Qatar is continuing its comprehensive and sustainable development process, in addition to successive achievement at all levels, proving its ability to preserve and develop the economic, social, cultural and sports heritage in line with the elements of modernity and openness. Al-Subaey pointed out to the growing projects, which clearly reflect the country's march towards On the unjust siege imposed on unjust siege. The reaction has been development, starting with the the State of Qatar and its success positive and constructive, and the modern road network, through mega in addressing it and overcoming process of struggle, steadfastness, transport projects and the 2022 its effects, HE stated that since this growth and development has World Cup stadiums, to investment blockade which started in July 2017, started on the country's territory in health, education and community the Qatari government has taken and translated into a series of development. diplomatic, economic and social benefits and successes in various The President of the CAA said steps to address its consequences, sectors. With determination, Qatar that each year, the National Day to free the province of its content has an integrated economic brings more feelings of belonging and to make the most of this sudden system based on openness and loyalty to this country to its reality. towards attracting investments and leadership and its people and He stressed that the Qatari initiatives, diversifying sources of deepens the meanings of pride diplomacy has managed calmly income, achieving food security in ourselves through witnessing and wisely in the management of and self-sufficiency, and completing the country's growth, progress, the crisis, from gaining the respect all infrastructure work, roads prosperity, stability, security and and support of many countries in and projects of the 2022 World safety thanks to the wisdom of the world, to uphold the sovereignty Cup according to Timetable for rational and bright leadership. and independence of the state entity completion without any delay. "This occasion is an annual and the freedom of its decisions The President of the CAA said at opportunity to recall the heritage of and its firm rejection to the logic the end of his statement that what is Qatar and the great efforts of the of dependency that the blockade required of all towards our country founders and successive leaders in countries are trying to impose. is appreciation and fulfillment and to building an honorable history that The President pointed out that pay back by contributing in building strengthened the status, freedom since the first days of the siege, our beloved country, pointing out and sovereignty of the country Qatar’s leadership, government, that all of us must be aware of therefore it became a beacon and a people and residents, has been all blessings; security, stability, path for future generations." able to recognize the sources of this civilization and prosperity. caa.gov.qa 20

We are responsible for monitoring dangerous weather conditions and the issuance of forecasts and warnings to take the necessary precautions to preserve lives and properties

Forecast models that are useful for selecting safe internationally, especially those of Do the development projects include routes for ships and forecasting the United Nations, we will notice this the Climate Section? storms and bad weather for change, but varies between regions. This section is concerned with necessary precautions. Qatar is part of the global system the analysis and audit of climatic that has some effects though it’s not information from the surface and What about the forecasting and marked as the other countries and automatic meteorological networks, analysis section? Qatar contributes significantly to the upper atmosphere, the The section is responsible for global efforts to reduce the causes preparation of statistical data, the monitoring dangerous weather of climate change that affect the monthly and annual reports, and the conditions and the issuance of planet in general. information on weather, as well as forecasts and warnings to take the climate and tidal information and its necessary precautions to preserve Rain records conservation and computing them lives and properties, as well as Does this mean that Qatar will as reference data about Qatar’s the issuance of forecasts and the experience climate deviations in the climate. We are currently studying provision of meteorological services coming years? a project to try to build a climate for civil aviation and air navigation "I do not mean that," he said. "We forecasting model. At the same time, according to international standards should not call it climate deviations, there are attempts by management through the airports affiliated with what we witness is shifts in the in association with the Department of the World Wide Web. weather, such as this year, for Meteorology to build a program for example in the amount of rainfall internal use to develop the reporting Climate Change experienced by the country last process. The country has witnessed a period month. Is too large compared to Recently, the Numerical Weather of instability in the weather. Is this previous years to the extent that Predictions office, part of the due to what is known as climate it can be described as almost Analytical Analysis Section, has change and how much is Qatar extreme. According to climate included a number of new models, affected by these changes? reports, we see that the amounts of particularly the 3-km WRF model The whole world over the past years rainfall that hit the country is very and the Marine Forecasting Model, is witnessing the effects of what is large compared to previous years to to produce forecasts and provide known as climate change and if the extent that it can be described meteorological services to seaports we return to climate reports issued as semi-extreme

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The Blockade same degree of professionalism. and activities affected by the What about Gulf Marine Center? The weather does not recognize situation such as private projects Gulf Marine Center is one of the borders and the weather effects are and businesses in addition to most important marine forecasting related between countries without the issuance of forecasts and centers and is a certified from permission. the provision of meteorological World Meteorological Organization. services to civil aviation and air It is specialized in providing Services navigation according to international marine weather services related to What about the services provided standards through the aeronautical shipping vessels and other coastal by the Department and the most meteorological centers attached to communities of the Arabian Gulf in prominent beneficiaries? the airports connected to the global the ninth region, which extends north The Meteorological Administration information network. from the coast of Kuwait to the Strait provides weather forecasting The issuance of forecasts and the of Hormuz. services for organizations that are provision of meteorological services The Center is equipped with high affected by the meteorological to seaports that benefits in the ICT and communication facilities situation such as aviation, seaports, selection of safe routes for ships, and all WIS requirements applicable government institutions, public forecast storms and bad weather to the user's functional structure and services, environmental protection conditions to take necessary technical compatibility have been precautions. Marine forecasting met. for the purposes of protecting the marine environment, fishing Has the work of the Center or and support for marine pollution any section of the Meteorological response in cooperation with Department been affected by the concerned agencies. unjust embargo imposed on the The issuance of forecasts for State? the purposes of exploration and There is no near or far effect of transportation of oil and gas in a the unjust blockade imposed more precise manner, it provides on Qatar on the work of the services to all facilities of the state, Meteorological Department. We government agencies and private operate independently and with the companies.

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Qatar Participates in the Second High-level Conference on Aviation Security

President of the Civil Aviation Authority meets representatives of the Canadian government Qatar participated in the Second High- level Conference on Aviation Security, HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of which opened at the headquarters the Civil Aviation Authority met with representatives from the of the International Civil Aviation Canadian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport at the Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, headquarters of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa, Canada. Canada. The meeting was attended by HE Saud Bin Abdullah Al The delegation was headed by HE Mahmoud, Ambassador of the State of Qatar in Canada and Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al- the accompanying delegation. Subaey, President of the Civil Aviation The meeting focused on enhancing the mutual cooperation Authority, in the presence of HE Saud between the two countries in the field of civil aviation. The Bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Qatar's representatives of Canada also received a video presentation Ambassador to Canada and HE that focused on Qatar's interest in the civil aviation sector. The Sheikh Jabor Bin Hamad M. Al-Thani, presentation dealt with the country support of ICAO through Director General of Qatar Aeronautical its various initiatives. On 30 April 2018, the State of Qatar College. opened its permanent office at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which affirms and reflects the continuous cooperation between Qatar and all international and regional organizations, in line with its foreign policy and its role as an The Civil Aviation Authority active partner in the international community. participates in the forum of Geographic information Letter of intent between QCAA systems (GIS) and Remote and Institute of Air and Space sensing Law McGill University The Civil Aviation Authority represented by the Department of Meteorology The Civil Aviation Authority participated in the forum of Geographic has signed a letter of information systems (GIS) and intent with the Institute Remote sensing in the state of Qatar: of Air and Space Law Applications and Opportunities, McGill University, one of organized by Qatar University on the strongest and oldest Wednesday, November 14, 2018. universities in Canada. During this event, the Department The letter of intent signed gave a lecture on the application of by HE Mr.Abdulla Nasser the GIS program in weather maps to Turki Al-Subaey, President the Meteorology Department. of the Civil Aviation They also introduced applications that Authority and Dr. Brian Haval, Director of the Institute of Air are used by the participants in the field and Space Law at the University, provides the Institute with of Geographic information systems training courses for the employees of the Authority as well as (GIS) Remote sensing and how it can holding conferences, seminars and workshops with the aim of be utilized in the field of Meteorology. developing the job performance. caa.gov.qa INNOVATIONS

Mohammed Al-Mahmoud: Making my Country Proud, is my Goal!

"Al-Majd 1" UAV A Successful Qatari Innovation

For the first time in the pavilion of the Ministry of the First, tell us about your studies and the field you are Interior at the 12th International Exhibition of Internal concerned with. What is the relation of your studies in State Security and Civil Defense (Milipol Qatar 2018), the field of aircraft manufacturing? "Al-Majd 1" aircraft, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) I was an officer candidate who has benefited from the was introduced by Qatari researcher Mohammed scholarships offered by the Ministry of the Interior to go Jamal Al Mahmoud, the candidate of the Ministry of the and study science, chemistry and biology in Germany. Interior. The aircraft was admired by many visitors to the At first, I had to study German, so I would be able to exhibition, who appreciated Al Mahmoud’s invention, go to university. Despite the difficulty of this language, who believes that Qatari youth skills have no borders for thanks to God I was able to obtain a degree in 7 months, their ambitions and that Qatar deserves the best. I then completed a general science study and got high "Al-Majd 1" UAV has many features that distinguish grades at every stage of my studies, and I am currently it from other types of similar aircrafts, and perhaps in the process of preparing for a master's degree. the most important is that it is During this period, I had the motivation to help the Arabs a 100% Qatari manufactured there in studying the language. I also participated in which comes to emphasize translating the German language of the Arabs there, and I the capabilities of Qatari youth was able to obtain an interpreter's certificate in Germany. and their potential and outstanding As for the field of innovation, I really have an interest in competencies in the country, everything that is advanced and I am constantly looking which contribute to in the for research in the new technological fields, so I initially progress and development had a lot of projects related to smart phone applications of the country. and participation in the Hamburg Scientific Institute.

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Qatar participates in the meetings of the ACAO

The Civil Aviation Authority has participated in the meeting of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization, which was held at its headquarters in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, on December 27-28. The delegation was headed by HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of the Civil Aviation Authority. It is noteworthy that Qatar won the membership of the Executive Council of the Arab Organization in the elections that took place during the General Assembly in May.

QCAA Celebrates the International Civil Aviation Day

The Civil Aviation Authority distributed symbolic gifts to passengers in cooperation with Hamad International Airport on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day on December 7. HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of the CAA congratulated all members of the civil aviation sector in Qatar and all the countries around world on this occasion. “Year after year, civil aviation proves that it is the main engine of the economies of countries” said HE. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1996 that the World Civil Aviation Day aims to promote global awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of the world. The ICAO Regional Office in the Middle East congratulated all civil aviation professionals on this occasion. "Thank you for your outstanding efforts to develop and advance aviation last year in which 4.1 recognized. The President of the CAA said that the State billion passengers and 56 million tons Cargo onboard 37 of Qatar today is one of the most developed countries million flights and Aviation has provided more than 65 in the aviation industry and occupies a great place million jobs and 2.7 trillion US dollars for global domestic globally for the modernity of air safety systems and the output”, the Office said. increasing number of passengers passing through it. On April 30, 2018, the State of Qatar opened its The State of Qatar has opened its permanent office at permanent office at the International Civil Aviation the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Organization (ICAO), which affirms and embodies the Montreal, Canada. HE pointed to the qualitative addition firm and continuous cooperation between it and all of this office to the civil aviation industry in Qatar through international and regional organizations and is in line permanent and effective participation in all activities with its foreign policy and its role as an active partner and initiatives organized by the International Civil in the international community. Its notable that Qatar Aviation Organization, in addition to its role in enhancing participated in the The Second High-Level Conference cooperation and exchange of experiences with various on Aviation Security that was held at the headquarters countries represented by resident delegates at the of the International Civil Aviation Organization in headquarters of the Organization in Montreal. Montreal, Canada. Qatar’s Permanent Office includes a group of experts HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, in the field of civil aviation. The President of the CAA confirmed that the preliminary results of ICAO's explained that Qatar leads the world in following civil international audit of the aviation safety system at the aviation security standards. "The civil aviation system in Civil Aviation Authority put Qatar in the ranks of the most any country depends on national competencies, therefore, developed countries and it’s firm that the civil aviation the CAA took the decision of qualifying Qatari cadres to industry in Qatar is extremely strong and Internationally assume their positions in the Civil Aviation Authority.

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The President of the QCAA receives a number of ambassadors to Doha and discusses with them Minister Holds Talks with ICAO Secretary joint cooperation in the field of air transport General

HE Minister of Transport and Communications In separate meetings, HE Mr. Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, Jassim Saif Ahmed President of the Civil Aviation Authority, received: HE Mr. Dato' Ahmad Al-Sulaiti met with the Fadil Bin Shamsuddin, Ambassador of Malaysia to the State, HE Mr. Emilio Secretary General of the Caballero Rodriguez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the State, HE International Civil Aviation the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State, HE the Ambassador Organization (ICAO) Dr. of the Republic of the Philippines to the State, HE the Ambassador of United Fang Liu, at the Ministry offices. Mexican States to the State, HE Mr. Salim Abdul Hussain Al-Kaabi, Assistant Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of Iraq and his The meeting discussed delegation and HE the Ambassador of the Republic of Sweden to the State. Qatar’s nomination for the During the meetings, they discussed the distinguished relations between ICAO Council and latest the State of Qatar and the countries represented by the Ambassadors and developments regarding the enhancing cooperation and means of supporting and developing it. civil aviation. The two officials also discussed means of enhancing cooperation between Qatar Qatar Participates in Air Services and ICAO. At the meeting, HE the Negotiation Event in Kenya Minister appreciated the role ICAO plays in preserving air safety and security. The meeting was attended by President of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) HE Mr. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Al Subaey. The State of Qatar, represented by concluded by QCAA in the the Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), framework of the great development Qatar participates in participated in the eleventh ICAO witnessed by the air transport sector the eleventh meeting Air Services Negotiation Event in the country, the strategic plan (ICAN2018) held in Nairobi, Kenya and the continuous pursuit of the of the GCC Executive from 10 to 14 December 2018 with Authority to strengthen international Committee the participation of 70 countries relations in the field of civil aviation around the world. During this year's between Qatar and the rest of the Qatar has participated in annual event, 450 bilateral meetings world in terms of increasing the the 11th meeting of the were held. The delegation of QCAA rights of transport and freedoms Executive Committee of the was headed by Mr. Mohamed Faleh granted under the Air Services Gulf Cooperation Council Al-Hajri, Director of the Air Transport Agreements, allowing the national (GCC), which was held in Department in the Authority. airline “Qatar Airways” to expand its Kuwait. The delegation of Qatar During the conference, the Qatari global route network and increase was represented by HE Mr. delegation held 29 bilateral meetings the number of flights to the world. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki and negotiations with various The conference provides an Al-Subaey, President of countries of the world, resulting in opportunity for the civil aviation the Civil Aviation Authority. the modernization and initial signing authorities of participating countries The meeting discussed of some air service agreements to discuss and negotiate the the establishment of a Gulf with Jordan, Jamaica and Haiti. contract and development of civil aviation organization The delegation also held bilateral bilateral air services agreements and decided to postpone discussions resulting in the signing of regulating air transport rights the establishment of the 14 memorandums of understanding between them, and in support of the organization for further and minutes of a meeting. organization's goals of achieving study. The Memorandum of the principles of open skies and Understanding and the agreements sustainability of air transport. caa.gov.qa NEWS

Transport, communications sector highlights Qatar’s culture and tradition

Qatar Airways (QA) celebrated National Day at the Old Airport Park on Sunday Dec,15, 2018 showcasing Qatar’s rich culture and traditions through various activities, including an exciting live performance by Qatari singer Fahad al Kubaisi. The National Day celebrations were held under the patronage of Qatar’s Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Hamad Port Project, Mowasalat, the Communication Regulatory Authority, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Qatar opportunity to congratulate the Emir Ports Management Company. HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Several VIPs attended the event Thani and HH the Father Emir Sheikh to share the joy of National Day, Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani.” including Minister of Transport Mowasalat Managing Director and Communications; Qatar & Chief Executive Officer Khalid Airways Group Chief Executive Nasser al Hail said, “We do not Officer Akbar al Baker; President consider the National Day to be just of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority another celebration, but an occasion Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al Subaie; to renew our commitment to fulfil our Chief Operating Officer of Hamad promises to the nation.” International Airport Badr al Meer Hamad Port Project Executive and a number of other government Director Engineer Jassim Mohamed officials and VIPs. al Shirawi said, “Today’s celebration In addition to the performance by demonstrates our solidarity and Kubaisi, Al Maha Academy students, loyalty to Qatar and to HH the Emir.” Shahwan Misfer al Hajri and Sabah Mwani Qatar Chief Executive Mohammed al Nuaimi, delivered a Officer Captain Abdulla al Khanji special poem about Qatar and Qatar said, “Qatar has taken great strides Airways. members of our local community. toward achieving the National Vision Speaking on the occasion, the One of Qatar Airways’ core values 2030, and all in Qatar stand united minister said, “This is a great is expressing our pride, loyalty and to achieve our goals.” occasion to renew determination to love for Qatar, and National Day President of Communication continue building on the previous offers a chance for us to express Regulatory Authority Mohammed achievements and the efforts for the patriotism that is shared by all Ali al Mannai said, “The celebration more prosperity for this nation. It of Qatar’s residents and citizens, affirms our support to the nation’s is also a renewed determination regardless of their country of origin. comprehensive development and to move on for more progress for Director-General of Qatar progress, which require all of us to the Qatari people. This is also an Aeronautical College Sheikh contribute and work for the growth occasion to show the achievements Jabor bin Hamad M al Thani said, and glory of Qatar.” and successes recorded which “National Day is an opportunity to Subaie said, “Our faith in Qatar contributed to boosting Qatar’s celebrate our accomplishments is what brought the country to ranking at the international level.” in Qatar, which contributed to the this leading position and set it Baker said, “We are delighted well-being of the Qatari citizens as an example to be followed by to be a part of today’s celebration and raised our country among the developed countries whose citizens of our beloved country alongside nations. We would like to take this enjoy progress and prosperity.”

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Ashghal and the CAA sign pact for weather alerts on roads

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to display weather alerts on key roads in Qatar. The MoU is aimed at enhancing co-operation and to benefit from the capabilities of both parties to expand CAA’s weather and climate monitoring network. Dr. Eng. Saad bin Ahmad al- Muhannadi, Ashghal’s president and CAA President HE.Mr. Abdulla Nasser Turki al-Subaey, signed the MoU at an event attended by several officials from both organisations. competence through training courses Al-Muhannadi said that Ashghal is The agreement will facilitate and workshops. keen to strengthen co-operation and Ashghal to install the monitoring During the signing event, HE Mr. partnership with all state institutions system on more roads as part of the Abdulla Nasser Turki al-Subaey, to implement various government early warning project initiated by President of CAA emphasised the programmes. He expressed his Qatar in allocated sites. role assigned to the CAA under this happiness at the MoU with the CAA to "The MoU enables the Public Works agreement in installing and managing enhance the co-operation of the two Authority to access any data that is the network of meteorological stations parties in exchanging scientific and monitored within the geographical and meteorological observatory technical information, and the training borders of the country and gives it a stations distributed in different and development of individuals. direct access to the official website regions of Doha. The Ashghal president also added of the CAA to view and benefit from The network contributes to an that "the signing of the MoU will all its images, satellite images, radar early warning project initiated by benefit both parties, especially with and earthquakes, in addition to a Qatar which enhances the level of Ashghal's ability to see weather network of meteorological stations preparedness for any emergency forecasts that contribute to Ashghal's and other information available," it and thus contributing to the readiness to deal with any weather was explained in a statement issued protection of lives and property and conditions that may occur in the by Ashghal. increases the level of well-being for country and implement appropriate The two authorities also aim the citizens in line with Qatar National plans to maintain the road and to develop staff and raise their Vision 2030. drainage networks in the country".

The Civil Aviation Authority Organizes a Workshop on "Meteorology and Crisis Disaster Management"

The Civil Aviation Authority, represented by the The two-day workshop which was held between (29- Meteorology Department, organized a workshop entitled 30 October) also seeks to discuss the most significant "Meteorology and Crisis Disaster Management”. ways to strengthen and enhance cooperation between The workshop will be attended by several governmental meteorology and various sectors in this field. authorities, the most significant are Coast Security, The themes of the first day of the workshop included “The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, Ashgal, Ministry Contribution of Meteorology in Crisis Disaster Management”, of Interior, Ministry of Health and Qatar Aeronautical “Numerical weather prediction" and "Weather Conditions College, as well as the Amiri Yachts and Armed Forces. Affecting Qatar" as well as Air Monitoring. The aim of the workshop is to introduce the role of The second day focusesed on “climate services”, “the meteorology and services provided by different sectors impact of weather conditions on health” presented by the of the State in a clear and better way. Moreover, ensuring Ministry of Health, “The calibration center the meteorology that assistance is provided in such cases as soon department” of the Qatar Environment & Energy as possible, especially after the exceptional weather Research Institute in addition to the discussion of "early conditions in the country during the past period. preparedness for earthquakes". caa.gov.qa NEWS

Al-Subaey: Civil Aviation Authority appreciates the role of Air Traffic Controllers and confirms their continued support

HE Mr. Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey President of the CAA, expressed his sincere congratulations to Qatar traffic controllers and to all employees in this profession all over the world on the “International Day of The Air Traffic Controller” on October 20. HE Mr. Abdullah Al-Subaey said on his official Twitter account “We assure Air Traffic Controllers that their work has always been and will continue to be appreciated by all” and stressing that the CAA will continue to provide full support to them. The “International Day of the Air Traffic Controller” is a day which is celebrated by all Civil Aviation Authorities around the world which is allocated by International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations on October 20 each year to commemorate its founding in 1961. The formation of this association came after Air traffic control became an influential and significant focus in ensuring aviation's safety and the efficiency of the atmosphere in which Air control is considered the most significant in tracking and separation of aircraft routes. The President of the CAA also mentioned that the “Civil Aviation tower of Qatari cadres are fully 65% of the High school degree. system in any country depends qualified and undergo continuous After graduation, he undergoes on the national competencies and training programs. Qatari air traffic training courses in the training therefore we have decided to qualify controllers possess a certain amount department of the Air Navigation Qatari cadres to assume their of expertise and professionalism. Department. positions in the CAA” pointing out that The airport air traffic control After the completion of the training the rate of distillation in the typical department has two air control courses, a written and oral test departments reached 95% where the units responsible for monitoring is given to the student and then technical departments that depend the country's airspace, providing intensive training on the simulator on air controllers and meteorology, information to flight commanders for device. The student must reach full have a distillation rate of 90%. takeoff and landing operations. capabilities to a degree that allows "The control tower at Hamad Air controller is the cornerstone him to work in the field of technical International Airport is an essential of achieving safety rates, therefore, supervision under the name of component of the airport," said Al- their graduate who wish to work "trainee" until he reaches the Subaey and that the tower has been in Air Navigation, undergoes a required professional level and then equipped with modern technologies series of tests and intensive training obtained his license. that are consistent with the global courses to improve their scientific Having obtained the intentional data to accommodate the increasing potential, capabilities and enhance license as an air traffic controller air traffic at the airport. his efficiency. They are required to with high quality experiences, he The President also said that join the air control department at the must again undergo annual tests what makes us pride is that Qatar Aviation Science College. to ensure that his capabilities are most of the staff working in the The student must have obtained continuously developed.

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American Qatari Cooperation in the field Abdullah Al-Subaey: of Civil Aviation Security The Aviation system is The State of Qatar, ready to receive guests represented by the of Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has signed HE Abdulla Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, an annex to the President of the Civil Aviation cooperation agreement Authority, said: "I would like to with the United extend my warmest congratulations States Department of to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Homeland Security Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar on the Exchange and on the occasion of receiving the flag Protection of Security of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. Information in the Field He mentioned: "Doha has of Civil Aviation. wisely managed to become the undisputed capital of international The agreement, which achievements, and all the world's was signed by HE Mr. eyes will be on it as the State Abdullah bin Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of the Civil Aviation of Qatar is the first Gulf, Arab Authority in the presence of HE Mr. William Grant, Chargé d’Affaires, and Middle Eastern country to ad interim of the U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar states on establishing be honored to host this global the basis and mechanism for exchanging and sharing security football event," he said. "This major information, protecting and exchanging experiences and increasing sporting event carries the slogan cooperation in the field of civil aviation between the two countries. of adapting the difficulties to a The signing of this Annex is considered a key to strengthen the steady pace towards hosting the infrastructure of civil aviation security from the administrative, world's largest sporting events practical and technical aspects. through stadiums designed to the highest global engineering data, and a diverse hospitality industry that has the ability and experience Qatar Participates in the 13th ICAO Air to accommodate Doha guests from Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/13) around the world." "The civil aviation system is ready to receive the guests of the State through the expansion of the network of operations of Qatar Airways and increase its destinations to the important destinations of business, tourism and international sports in addition to strengthening the capacity of Hamad International Airport especially with the expansions that will be witnessed, notably the third phase, The World Cup 2022, which will reflect the image of modern Qatar will achieve great economic achievements and undoubtedly The state of Qatar participates in the 13th Air Navigation Conference, the civil aviation sector will lead which was held between 9-19 October at ICAO headquarters in the list of sectors that benefit most Montreal, Canada, with a delegation headed by HE Mr. Abdulla as the most effective and impact Nasser Turki Al-Subaey, President of the Civil Aviation Authority, in on the components of the national the presence of HE Mr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Qatar's economy as well as the cornerstone Ambassador to Canada. in attracting the vision Huge funds The conference was held under the theme (From Preparation to and investments." Implementation), which is a formal ICAO meeting that will provide an opportunity to work towards evolving global strategies for safety and air navigation planning, development and implementation. caa.gov.qa NEWS

Qatar has the latest aerial monitoring systems

The Director of the Meteorology Department, Abdullah Mohamed Al Mannai, revealed that Qatar has the latest meteorological monitoring systems which provide the most accurate weather forecasts and analyzes that benefit all government utilities and private companies that require meteorological management services. He said in a comprehensive dialogue with Al-Raya Newspaper that Qatar has 38 stations for air monitoring distributed across all regions of the country, including 20 stations fixed automatic and other traditional operated by specialists. In addition to 14 road stations distributed over all areas and two maritime stations located in Qatari territorial waters. He stressed that the Department is working to increase the number of monitoring stations through a study to install 11 to 13 new stations and increase the number of rain measuring devices during the coming period. In addition to the installation of the latest C-band weather radars in the Al Batinah region. It is expected to be operational by the end of the first quarter of next year along with X- band that they currently using. Details of the dialogue are as follows:

How can the meteorology constantly developing the necessary What about other future projects? department deliver highly accurate systems and devices to ensure We are working in a field that is and professional climatic outputs? the highest level of meteorological continuously updated according Meteorology Department is the services. to the latest technological department responsible for developments, therefore, we must monitoring and exchange of weather What about current monitoring keep up of these developments. information and warning of extreme stations and their capabilities? Is Thus, we have many projects for dangerous weather events. It further there an intention to expand the the development of the work and provides the weather forecast establishment of new stations? its techniques during the coming for organizations affected by the Qatar currently has weather stations period to maintain our site and the weather situation, therefore, we have distributed throughout the state. confidence of the parties we deal the latest system of monitoring and Currently, we have about 38 air with and benefit from our services. analysis in the world, in addition monitoring stations, including 20 Among the projects that the to the most professional crews in fixed and conventional stations Department is currently working the field of meteorology. We are operated by specialists, 14 road on is the signing of an important working on following climate reports stations distributed over all areas contract last September for the and issuing the climate forecasting and two offshore stations Qatar. development of all meteorological model with the highest degree of The Department of Meteorology devices, especially those related accuracy and professionalism. continuously administers the to forecasts and analyzes to Therefore, the Department is studies of the construction of upgrade them to keep pace the new monitoring stations. In with the latest technology in the addition, we have ongoing plans world regarding this field. Among for the development of the existing the projects of upgrading and observing networks. The most development of meteorological significant expansion is the intention devices, New C-band weather will of the Department to install 11 be installed in the Batinah region to 13 additional new stations in and it expected to operate by the several regions, as well as modern end of the first quarter of next year equipment to measure the level of along with the current X-band rainfall during the coming period. radar.

December, 2018 QATAR 2022

community destination consisting Lusail Iconic Stadium design marks another milestone of schools, stores, cafes, sport combines incent and modern in our journey to host facilities and medical clinics. This Islamic architecture. The external the first World Cup in multipurpose community center will façade is decorated with innovative the Arabic region. It has meet all individuals’ needs under the Arabic architectural forms allowing been eight years since same roof of the stadium. the interplay of light and shadow Qatar won the right to inside the stadium. Foster & host the World Cup, since To construct these new Partners developed the design then we have promised community establishments, around of this iconic stadium and the the world to achieve 80,000 seats will be removed to be consortium of HBK Contracting extraordinarily success in donated to sport projects to benefit Company W.L.L. and China Railway hosting the World Cup. This from the exceptional legacy of this Construction Corporation Limited announcement of Lusail iconic stadium and part of world cup (CRCC) supervise the construction Iconic Stadium design history in other locations around the of this stadium that will be proves that we fulfil our world. completed in 2020. promise. The Supreme Committee for Lusail Iconic Stadium is the “Lusail Iconic Stadium Delivery & Legacy has revealed biggest world cup stadium in Qatar represents glorious past the last month the design of Lusail as it will accommodate more than 80 and promising future of Qatar. The Iconic Stadium that will be used for thousand football fans in 2022. construction of this iconic stadium the opening and final games of the in Lusail City that is Qataris’ favorite 2022 FIFA World Cup. See you in 2022 city prove our adherence to legacy H.E. Hassan Al-Thawadi, the and passion for keeping pace with The design of Lusail Iconic Secretary General of the Supreme the times at the same time. Lusail Stadium is the last of eight stadiums Committee for Delivery & Legacy Iconic Stadium is the legacy that built for hosting the 2022 FIFA World commented on this important Qatar wants to be hired by its next Cup in Qatar as announced by the achievement “The announcement of generations after the end of hosting Supreme Committee. Lusail Iconic Stadium design today 2022 World Cup in Qatar since it will be turned like other stadiums built for hosting the World Cup, into community center. We are looking forward to consider this World Cup as successfully exploited opportunity for the actual contribution to achieve and promote the development of the Arab world by the next generation in Qatar and the entire region.” Al- Thawadi added.

Completion of construction works The construction works of Lusail Iconic Stadium currently are in full swing in line with the planned schedule. The works of pouring concrete in the stadium structure and infrastructure construction are in progress and the works of building the west side of the stadium has been started. These construction works are due to be completed in 2020. It is worthy to mention that the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy launched Khalifa International Stadium in 2017, the first stadium built for hosting the World Cup for the first time in the region. As per the schedule, Al-Wakrah Stadium and Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor are due to be completed in 2019.

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Energy saving While the construction of Lusail Iconic Stadium is in progress over the coming months and years, it will be considering the sustainable construction practices and permanently recycle the construction wastes. Water will be recycled to irrigate the plants around the stadium. All of these plants are local types that do not need huge amounts of water. For more efficient water conservation, high-efficient pipelines, water leakage detectors will be installed throughout the stadium. Eco-friendly stadium in green city Smart power meters will rationalize Stadium roof was designed to be The design of Lusail City aims at the power consumption, the organic eco-friendly. The highly developed reducing the negative effects on waste will be collected to produce construction components allow the environment and ensuring biofuels and the landscapes across the light to enter the playground the comfort of city’ residents and the city will contribute to improve air and provide shade for terraces to visitors. quality. mitigate loads on air conditioners Each neighborhood in Lusail City installed in the stadium. will be equipped with the essential Sustainable legacy These procedures will help Lusail facilities located at short distance, Since Lusail city is located near to Iconic Stadium in obtaining the which can be accessible on foot. the north of Doha where there are Global Sustainability Assessment The big facilities, such as, malls many football clubs, Lusail will no System (GSAS) (EN) certificate are located near to eco-friendly more need the stadium after 2022 of four-star category to mark transport lines to encourage people event is completed. Lusail Iconic a new start in environmental to use the public transport means stadium after the end of 2022 World sustainability. covering the entire city. Cup in Qatar will be turned into 24

During that period, various things have been created, which will be announced soon and will be sponsored by the Ministry of the Interior.

Tell us more about your first projects? My first integrated project was a smart phone application; whose primary idea is to provide service to people who need assistance or rescue after an emergency call. This application will enable them to find out the location of their nearest security patrol as well as the name of the policeman who will assist them. Furthermore, the application will have the ability to evaluate the police officer and his skills in handling of the communication, increasing his star points by his speed of carrying out the tasks assigned to him in the communication. The Ministry of Interior is working on developing this application as well.

Regarding "Al-Majd 1" Where did the idea come from? What obstacles did you face? When we see how the world is rapidly progressing around us, we feel the need to follow it and keep pace with all these changes around us and to move towards further development in our lives, so I was interested in everything that is new and innovative ... In the beginning, I successfully completed the project in Germany and then decided to initiate it, but this time with 100% Qatari capabilities and components. Of with the rest of the aircrafts. It course, this was due to security The most important features: certainly was not easy to achieve reasons and as an "officer candidate" my goal. It took a long study and a in the Ministry of the Interior, one of 100% Qatari lot of research and experience that our main objectives in the ministry is Speed up to 200 km/h finally brought me to work in seven to preserve security and life of the Smart steering system with a tablet months of designing a plane with citizens and residents, as well as intelligence and power in terms of securing the state's resources. Two batteries programming and capabilities. UAVs are not the new innovation, Fiber structure You mentioned the unique but their real distinction comes in the Flying up to 1,500 meters plane's intelligence, programming characteristics of “Al-Majd1” and and ability to give orders to go to Carrying high-resolution cameras how its distinct from other UAVs, specific locations and return to the Sensors against colliding what are these features? starting point again, or according to One of the most important features Fly for 24 hours without interruption coordinates. It is these qualities that of the “Al-Majd1” is certainly that it have made “Al-Majd 1” compete Can be used for security purposes is 100% Qatari and all components caa.gov.qa INNOVATIONS

used in its manufacture are from the state resources, make this new innovation happen, and it is expected to and by Qatari technique, therefore obtained the be produced within the country soon, in addition to the patent from the Ministry of Economy and Trade after great support of our beloved country Qatar, that always conducting several experiments which proved the offer us all we need to reach unique and distinctive success of this aircraft. achievements. Technically, the aircraft has a speed of up to 200 km/h and relies on a smart steering system with a Regarding the name, Why did you choose (Al-Majd 1)? tablet, two batteries and a fiber structure up to 18 I think there is no better than choosing this name for this centimeters in diameter, flying up to 1,500 meters. Qatari innovation. The aircraft is also capable of carrying high-resolution cameras, as well as having sensors that prevent them Are there any other projects you are preparing for? Or from colliding. will you give all your attention to the manufacture of UAVs? What are the expected uses of this aircraft? There will be new innovations and will work with the It is scheduled to be used extensively in securing vital Ministry of the Interior and will include the smartphones installations and protecting industrial areas in Qatar due application that I mentioned earlier. In addition, I will to its ability to fly for 24 hours without interruption and is give a lot of attention to the field of UAVs in the current fully qualified to secure oil and gas refineries within the period. This area has a great and important future, so country. there will be more innovation and work. I will not stop at “Al-Majd 1”, but there will be “Al-Majd 2”, “Al-Majd 3”, To who goes the credits of this invention and who and “Al-Majd 4". encouraged you to reach this achievement? All innovations I intend to offer will be the result of In the beginning, it is a great virtue of Allah, and the experience and science and I will strengthen it with my main motivation for me was my desire to serve Qatar, academic studies specialized in science, chemistry and this great country that deserves the best from us. As biology so through these achievements I can contribute for encouragement, my biggest fans were my parents, to the advancement of the State of Qatar to the highest and the ultimate support comes from the Ministry of the levels since my dream, my most significant main goal in Interior, that provided all the possible facilities to help life is to hold my Country’s name up high.

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Turkish Airlines has unveiled its all-new flight attendants’ uniform to celebrate both, the opening of new Istanbul Airport and the carrier’s 85th anniversary. The new uniforms incorporate traditional patterns found in artisanal glassware, ceramics and calligraphy with contemporary textures and details, combining textiles and colors that reflect the spirit of Istanbul Bosphorus with a ‘flow detail’, created to symbolize the effortless and dynamic energy flowing through Turkey’s most dynamic city as an intersection between East and West. The new collection, designed by the awarded Milan- based Haute Couturier Ettore Bilotta, blends elegant and practical design, heralding a new era and brand identity for the national flag-carrier.

It features hats, gloves, dresses, bags and Airlines Photos: Turkish accessories. The new uniforms were made for the cabin crew, as well as flight deck, flying chefs and ground personnel Turkish Airline’s flight attendant uniforms were designed who will be all streamlined under a single design to allow crew members to fulfil their responsibilities in all approach to offer the passengers a holistic brand circumstances. experience. Cabin crew uniforms are being carefully selected as Featuring the Turkish Airlines’ signature red and to allow comfortable and suitable design and texture complimented with a deep charcoal grey, the uniforms for long flights and different climates. When it comes look professional, modern and fresh, reflecting the to the design, while maintaining traditional elements culture of the Turkish hospitality. of Turkish design and culture, Turkish Airlines new New designs have been rigorously tested on long-haul uniforms stay professional and reflects the culture of trial flights in different climates and temperatures, thus hospitality of the airline. caa.gov.qa ENVIRONMENT

A COMMITMENT TO AVIATION ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Ali ElChaar Enviromental Expert

Climate change is a global issue affecting the entire by the Civil Aviation Authority aimed at achieving the aviation community, and therefore one that needs a global objective of 2 % fuel efficiency improvement global solution. Qatar affirms and supports ICAO’s annually. leadership in addressing this challenge to secure a Additionally, QCAA has been structuring and sustainable future for our Air Transport sector. developing a voluntary State Action Plan for Qatar is working closely with all the stakeholders implementation and distribution within the coming year. in the Qatar aviation sector to achieve and exceed While the State Action Plan embraces a comprehensive (Qatar’s National Vision 2030) and the 17 Sustainable vision, QCAA is embarked on a mission of addressing Development Goals (SDGs) as established by the aviation related environmental challenges through the United Nations (UN) with an effective date beginning drivers of this change, and the opportunities presented 2015 till 2030, and in this regard, we remain fully by the accelerated application of innovative technologies. committed to the objectives of the Paris agreement. These actions would reaffirm our collective efforts of Qatar intends to mitigate the environmental impact of government and industry to pool resources, overcome its Aviation sector to achieve a Sustainable and efficient challenges while taking concrete actions to promote Aviation system in three dimensions: Environment, the deployment of alternative aviation fuels through Society and Economy. regulations and certification, funding, commercial Qatar is honoured to have participated in the ICAO production and distribution as well as international Environmental discussions to facilitate on options for and domestic acceptance. (See decision by decree a global market-based measure (GMBM) scheme for 66/2018 of the Amiri office; Restructuring of Civil Aviation international aviation emissions. Authority of Qatar). In the same regards, Qatar will make use of innovative As a pioneering member of the ICAO MID Regional technologies and is an active participant in international Office, QCCA is working closely with all stakeholders and regional efforts to address the overall ICAO of the Middle East in order to Reduce Emissions from mandate related to CORSIA; by which the state of Qatar international aviation. Also, Qatar is committed to has officially expressed its intention to participate in reducing international aviation emissions through greater the pilot phase in an official letter to ICAO dated on 6th air navigation efficiency. October 2016; knowing that the final Annex 16, Volume At the regional level, Qatar plans to develop additional IV CORSIA (SARPS) was adopted by the ICAO Council measures and implement these objectives as essential at 27 June 2018 and will be applicable starting from the components of its mission at the Arab Civil Aviation 1st of January 2019. Organisation (ACAO) in its new capacity as Deputy Also, at the national level, Qatar has continuously for the environmental committee. (November 2018 till incorporated technical and operational measures taken November 2020).

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ENVIRONMENTAL TERMINOLOGY

Carbon offset A unit, equal to one ton of carbon dioxide, that individuals, companies or governments buy to reduce short-term and long-term emissions of greenhouse gases. The payment usually funds projects that generate energy from renewable sources such as wind or flowing water. Individuals can choose whether to buy an offset (for example to compensate for air travel), but governments and large industries are sometimes required to buy them to meet international targets aimed at reducing greenhouse gases. Sustainable Development Development using land or energy sources in a way that meets the needs of people today without reducing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Action Plan on CO2 Emissions (State Action Plan) A planning tool, prepared by a State to communicate information on its activities to address CO2 emissions from international civil aviation (ICAO guidance documents 9988).

Carbon offsetting And Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) CORSIA is a market-based measure designed to assist the achievement of ICAO’s aspirational goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020 onwards.

Sustainable alternative fuels Have the potential to be sustainably produced and to generate lower carbon emissions than conventional aviation kerosene from production to consumption. These are fuels that function the Offsetting or reduction of CO2 emissions will be same way as traditional jet fuel, so they do not achieved through the acquisition and retirement of require any changes to aircraft or infrastructure – emissions units from the global carbon market by avoiding logistical, safety and cost issues. aircraft operators.

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Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for

International Aviation ) The first global market-based measure for any industrial sector

Eng. Rashid Rahim Head of Aviation Environment Protection Section

Since its start in the late 1960s the Aviation exponential growth of the international aviation, in Environmental Protection has become one of the ICAO’s October 2013, the 38th Session of the ICAO Assembly strategic Objectives and has gained a remarkable adopted Resolution A38-18, which resolved that ICAO expansion from focusing on setting international policies and its Member States, with relevant organizations, and standards related to aviation noise mitigation to would work together to strive to achieve a collective other environmental subject areas as local air quality medium term global aspirational goal of keeping the and most recently climate change. global net CO2 emissions from international aviation According to most recent IPCC (Intergovernmental from 2020 at the same level (so-called "carbon neutral Panel on Climate Change) reports, aviation represents growth from 2020"). The Assembly also defined a approximately 2% of global manmade CO2 emissions basket of measures designed to help achieve the and the international aviation is responsible for ICAO's global aspirational goal. This basket includes approximately 1.3% of global CO2 emissions. However, aircraft technologies such as lighter airframes, higher according to ICAO, aviation emissions are forecasted to engine performance and new certification standards, grow in the coming decades, as the projected annual operational improvements (e.g. improved ground improvements in aircraft fuel efficiency of around 2 per operations and air traffic management), sustainable cent are largely surpassed by forecasted traffic growth alternative fuels, and market-based measures (MBMs). of around 5 per cent per year ( Fig 1). Based on the The aggregate environmental benefit achieved by non- environmental trend assessment by the ICAO Council's MBMs (aircraft technologies, operational improvements Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP), and sustainable alternative fuels) measures will be international aviation fuel consumption is estimated to insufficient for the international aviation sector to reach grow somewhere between 2.8 to 3.9 times by 2040 its aspirational goal of carbon-neutral growth from 2020. compared to the 2010 levels. A global MBM scheme complements a broader package To cope with the environmental impact of the of measures to achieve the aspirational goal.

Fig 1: Aviation Growth 22 Forecast 20

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At the 39th session of the Fig 2: CO2 emissions reduction roadmap Assembly, held from 27 September to 7 October 2016, almost 200 ICAO Member States adopted Assembly Resolution A39 – 3 and decided to implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the first global market-based measure for any industrial sector. As of 5 November 2018, 76 States, representing 75.96% of international aviation activity, intend to voluntarily participate in CORSIA from its outset. The State of Qatar has officially expressed its intention to take part in CORSIA from its pilot phase in an official letter to ICAO dated on 6th October 2016. share of international aviation Over 80% of the Growth in air CORSIA will be implemented in activities in RTKs in year 2018 traffic CO2 after 2020 will be offset phases, starting with participation of above 0.5 per cent of total RTKs States on a voluntary basis, followed or whose cumulative share in In order to support Member States by participation of all States except the list of States from the highest in the implementation of CORSIA, the exempted States, as follows: to the lowest amount of RTKs the ICAO Assembly requested the • Pilot phase (from 2021 through reaches 90 per cent of total Council, to develop the Standards 2023) and first phase (from 2024 RTKs, except Least Developed and Recommended Practices through 2026) would apply to Countries (LDCs), Small Island (SARPs) and related materials. The States that have volunteered to Developing States (SIDS) First Edition of Annex 16, Volume participate in the scheme; and and Landlocked Developing IV, concerning SARPs relating to • Second phase (from 2027 Countries (LLDCs) unless they CORSIA was adopted on 27th of through 2035) would apply to all volunteer to participate in this June 2018 and its application date States that have an individual phase. on 1st January 2019.

Table 1: ICAO CORSIA Phased Approach for Aviation Carbon Neutral Growth

(*) Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) caa.gov.qa ENVIRONMENT

Fig 4: Offsetting Requirement Approach

What is covered under CORSIA? the Sector’s Growth Factor every year based on the Paragraph 10 of the Assembly Resolution A39 – 3 reported CO2 emissions data from States to ICAO; defines the coverage of the scheme based on routes and between States: a route will be covered by the scheme • The individual growth factor: represents an individual if both States connecting the route are participating in operator’s growth factor of emissions in a given year. the scheme; similarly, a route will not be covered by the This variable will start to be used from 2030 together scheme if one or both of States connecting the route with the Sector’s Growth Factor. It will increase are not participating in the scheme. However, all flights’ gradually to represent more of an operator’s offsetting carbon emissions need to be Monitored, Verified and requirement. Reported. Taking into account the sector’s growth factor and the Offsetting Approach: individual growth factor, the offsetting requirement will Under CORSIA, the average amount of carbon be applied in the following percentage (see Fig 4): emissions from international aviation covered by the • 100% sectoral growth and 0% individual growth until scheme in 2019 and 2020 will represent the baseline 2029, and then against which emissions during the scheme period will be compared. During the Scheme period from 2021 • including minimum 20% individual growth between to 2035 when international aviation carbon emissions 2030 and 2032, and then covered by CORSIA exceed the baseline emissions, • Including minimum 70% individual growth between the difference between the baseline and the carbon 2033 and 2035. emissions in the given year will represent the sector's offsetting requirements. Continuous CORSIA Implementation Process ... Paragraph 11 of the Assembly Resolution A39-3 As mentioned above the landmark for the CORSIA addresses the distribution of the total amount of CO2 MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) start emissions to be offset in a given year among individual is 1st January 2019, where Aeroplane Operators aircraft operators. shall start monitoring their carbon emissions from The amount of Carbon emissions to be offset under international flights. The collaboration for the CORSIA CORSIA Scheme will be calculated by introducing implementation between The Member States and the a dynamic approach for the distribution of offsetting Aeroplane Operators, attributed to them, has already requirements, which takes into account (See Table 1): started in 2018 and will continue through the CORSIA • The Sector’s Growth Factor: represents the Scheme duration according to the implementation international aviation sector’s global average growth timeline included in the ICAO CORSIA Standards and of emissions in a given year. It will be applied Recommended Practices (Annex 16 to the Convention as a common factor for all individual operators on International Civil Aviation, Volume IV, Carbon participating in the scheme for the calculation of Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International their offsetting requirements. ICAO will calculate Aviation CORSIA).

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Despite expected technical obstacles and challenges ELECTRIC AIRCRAFTS REVOLUTION IN THE WORLD OF AVIATION

The journey of finding an alternative source of fuel is 1973 Experience First Electric Plane not easy. Replacing it with another source requires lot The Future Promises More.. of time, efforts and researches, however, it becomes a The history of electric airplanes began in 1973 when the necessity, especially when thinking of “what will happen 23 Austrian aircraft manufacturer Hino Predychka, made if we run out of fuel?” a flight on October 21 with an electric motor called The massive change that we witness in our world MB-E1, allowing him to be in Guinness Book of Records today, and particularly the changing climate of earth where the plane was able to fly to 300 meters above and the concerns raised around it, has forced us to ground in Wils, Austria. As for the duration of the trip change our behavior as well, and to develop alternative there was a variation, ranging between 9 minutes and 14 plans in many areas, such as transportation and to start minutes. using new energy sources that are less harmful to the Predicchka predicted that electrical engineering would environment! This has been achieved partly in road and be advanced enough to be used in the aviation sector rail transportation systems by relying on electricity as in the future, and that actually happened. After years of the main source of energy and further developing it in experience in 2007, the manufacturer of the Slovenian the future ... But does this mean that the time has come aircraft Pipistrel developed its electric jet “Pipistrel for Aviation to join the project to adopt this source as an Taurus Electro”. The result was a low-cost aircraft with alternative to kerosene. a cost of only 70 cents, 10 times less than the cost of The initiatives that most airlines are seeking to find operating conventional aircraft. alternative sources of fuel suggest that this will become a reality. New technology is expected to fly in the sky Various companies and many experiences over the coming years… the “Electric Aircraft”. The aviation world has witnessed many experiments with electric aircraft, including Aviation Alice, developed Cleaner environment.. lighter emissions.. lower costs by Evia Aircraft. The aircraft is characterized by an When considering an alternative to kerosene and a electric propulsion system that is developed by 95% of sustainable source of energy for aircraft, electric power is composite materials. The company started operations in the first solution, especially when considering the amount 2015, Preparing to manufacture the first model of all its of emissions of many polluting aircraft and the need to electric and commercial aircraft. reduce it through other energy sources. The European In September 2017, EasyJet announced that it Union has pointed out that direct emissions of aviation was developing a 180-seat electric plane by 2027 in accounts for about 3% of total EU greenhouse gas cooperation with Wright Electric. The company has so emissions and more than 2% of global emissions. CO2 far built a two-seat model, which contains 600 pounds of production is likely to increase by two and a half times. batteries. With these percentages, according to the Telegraph newspaper on its website, there is an urgent need for electric aircraft, given the expected increase in the number of passengers and flights in the coming periods, which will reach 6 billion passengers by 2030. In addition to the continuous pursuit of reducing the proportions Aviation pollution and the need to reach the European Commission's new capacity targets, which indicated the need to reduce carbon dioxide by 75% per kilometer traveled by air by 2050, and to reduce Nitrogen oxide per kilometer by 90% by the same year. But the importance and necessity of new electric aircrafts will not only reduce emissions, but also reduce airline costs for fuel prices, cheaper airline tickets, reduce noise, and make the aviation world cleaner. caa.gov.qa TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION zunum.aero

Ampaire is a modern start-up to launch their first hybrid electric by introducing a air taxi in the company that is currently working on vehicle by 2022, with the aim of market. A prototype of the Vahana, a a major mission to develop electric reducing travel time and cost per 16-foot (4.88 meter) Before returning aircraft that can be updated for passenger. safely from a 53-second journey. the FAA certification by the end of Zunum Aero lifted the curtain in The Vahana is 20.3 feet wide 2020. The aircraft will be capable of 2017 for its plans to build the first and 18.7 feet wide and designed carrying 7 to 9 passengers and has hybrid electric aircraft for domestic to take off and land vertically from a range of up to 100 miles. flights. The airline has indicated that small areas. It has been fitted Jubai Aviation has spent the the plane with 10 to 12 seats and with propellers similar to those in last decade developing its own the time travel between London and conventional helicopters, a range of electric motors, recently secured Paris, for example, will be reduced wings and 4 electric motors. $ 100 million in preparation for the by half. The direct cost of the seat is production and certification phase expected to be 10 to 30% lower than Airbus Electric Passenger Plane and is developing a new vehicle to for larger commercial aircraft. The Set Out on 2020 fly with up to five people and up to company explained that its goal of In addition to its previous experience 150 miles of cargo Electric power, entering this market is to encourage in the field of electric aircraft, Airbus so the company aims to use this passengers who use railways has also developed a project to model in commercial aviation for to travel for short and medium launch an electric passenger very short distance trips. distances to use electric aircraft. plane by 2020. Airbus announced In turn, Airbus, Boeing's strong a joint venture with Rolls-Royce Airbus and Boeing.. Two competitor, entered the world of and Siemens in December to Highlighted Names in the Market electric aircraft, initially when it built manufacture a medium- Eco-friendly of Electric Aircrafts its E-Van to explore the possibilities Electric Plane. Electric Aircrafts have been the of electric flight and although it prime focus to Airlines, where fuel succeeded at the level of a small is the biggest cost for most of these aircraft with one barb, but the companies, making them start company later realized that A hybrid looking for alternative means of model, consisting of two engines: operating the aircraft ... and Airbus one electric and another for internal and Boeing have their own projects combustion, has a greater chance around it, and competition between of success, than rely entirely on an them may shift to this Zonom, electric motor only. where Boeing and JetBlue are also Airbus has made another major investing, have launched an initiative stride in the field of electric aircraft

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The Airbus E-Fan is a prototype electric aircraft being developed by Airbus Group (shutterstock.com)

The new aircraft will be built based on BAE 146 not only be in cooperation with Airbus, as Boeing aircraft and will be equipped with a 2 MW electric will also cooperate with Zonom Aero and with a motor. Each of the three companies will have a specific contribution from NASA. mission to develop the aircraft, with Airbus overseeing Experts consider that Norway is a suitable place the integration of the engine with power generation to launch these experiments, given the nature of the systems as well as flight control. Rolls-Royce develops country and the winding coastline of many islands, most parts of the engine, while Siemens oversees the which requires a lot of short trips, where it takes by electronic control system and its expected that Norway land and sea much longer than short trips, especially in will be one of the first customers to purchase this type of winter where lots of roads and railways are closed. aircraft. The experience of Norway will open the door to more experiments and will increase the real quest for more Norway wants to fly the electric sky by 2040 use of electricity, but to what extent would this unique As part of its plan to move to electric power, Norway initiative can be transferred to all other countries!! announced that it will conduct all its short flights on electric aircraft by 2040, and this will constitute a new The Real Obstacles Facing Electrical Aircraft revolution in the aviation world for the coming years. The vision of an electric-powered commercial airplane The decision was announced last July, with Norwegian is transformed from a dream into a feasible possibility. Transport Minister Ketil Solvik-Olsen, accompanied by Many experiments have foreshadowed the beginning Dag Falk-Petersen, head of the Norwegian Avenor Air of such a project, but this will not be easy and will go Port Authority, on a small electric-powered flight through through many stages until it can reach the basic goal. a special Alpha- 2 "nine passengers to fly for a few This idea might face some difficulties and obstacles and minutes in the skies of Oslo. there may be fears of inability to access it as planned The trip was the beginning of Norway's 2040 to move due to some technical problems. to cut carbon emissions in the coming decades by The planes are primarily fueled by fuel, but as oil relying on electric-powered aircraft for all short flights. resources fall and emissions are increasing, the future It will only apply to these flights because there are no of aviation is looking for an alternative energy source: large aircraft that can accommodate passengers and electricity. This opens the door to many questions, the are electrically operated. All electric aircraft are now most important of which are, the capacity of the batteries small in size, such as Olsen and Peterson, which can to be used and the cost of the aircraft and the effects barely accommodate two adults. that will be reflected on the aircraft itself, the ability of The Board of Directors of the Avenor of Norwegian these batteries to operate trips up to 500 km, in addition Air Ports had traveled to Toulouse three years ago to the technical problems that will face … to visit Airbus after they knew the intention of Airbus It seems that the first step towards the adoption of manufacturing electric aircraft. electric aircraft will start with the idea of developing the Petersen stressed that cooperation with the aim of current aircraft, by introducing more and more electricity reaching the Norwegian electric aircraft program will on their systems. The idea is to reduce fuel consumption caa.gov.qa TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION significantly by improving energy efficiency in general, and there is a long way to go. With the current pace of battery technology and electric motors, hybrid technology will not be used commercially until 2030. Although these improvements can be meaningful, this alone is not enough. The world requires a shift to more sustainable aircraft and major long-term solutions. Here, batteries have to be used as a key factor since it’s the most important element at this stage. At the same time, it is the limiting factor in the manufacture Turbine from RollsRoyce of electric aircraft. The problem is not the weight of the engines or the design of the aircraft but in the batteries themselves. efficiency and weight reduction, The need to carry very heavy batteries test can be adapted to run larger to balance the performance of the Siemens Electric Motors and drives whenever technology is existing aircraft, which means that NASA Project.. improved. the aircraft may not Fly. A significant Step Forward It is not just a weight problem. According to some articles on Siemens has developed a new Another challenge is to create a electric aircraft, the batteries will type of electric motor weighing practical cooling system that can be not be able to provide the required up to 50 kg, providing continuous used. The thermal management of energy-to-weight ratio for electric production of about 260 kW - five these systems requires a one that aviation where at the present day, times the weight of the comparator can eliminate 50 to 800 kilowatts of jet fuel produces about 43 times - using a hybrid electric propulsion heat during flight. For the operation more power than a similar amount system. The full payment and of high-power electronics, materials of battery. The problem is energy electricity system, which combines should be developed to improve density, how much energy does the all of the technical operating thermal performance, along with the battery provide? equipment inside the aircraft, will be need for a lightweight system to cool The typical lithium-ion batteries heavier than the current systems it the electronics in order to reduce the used today have a maximum power replaces. But the company says it is electrical resistance of the aircraft. density of about one million joules determined to create hybrid electric The electric aviation industry per kilogram, and although new propulsion systems for aircraft, and is betting that energy storage research suggests a higher density, to continuously strive to reduce technology will improve significantly this is not currently available. A weight and solve this problem - this in the future, which is possible with million Jules appear to be much, is undoubtedly an important step a 5 to 8 percent annual increase however, when compared to 43 forward. in battery density, but it is not million joules per kilogram of jet fuel, Thus, the aircraft will land at a expected to be available until at switching the fuel tanks to a 43-fold higher rate of take-off compared least 2030, perhaps extends to battery is not a viable option - and to today's aircraft, due to batteries. 2040. there's obviously a big storage Some estimates suggest that to issue that needs to be solved before compensate for these impacts, we Why Airlines Have Not Yet electricity can conduct power to big will need to reduce the airframe Accepted the Adoption of Electric planes over long distances. mass by about 20 percent. Aircraft!! Some are betting that this will In addition, there are many Bjorn Ferm, an independent expert improve in the coming years with attempts to solve all the problems in the aerospace industry, says the repeated experiments and persistent facing the idea of electric flight reason lies on the power capacity attempts. Ways and improvements and to reduce it as a project is that batteries can store per unit of will be sought to overcome this currently under development and weight, compared to jet fuel, which problem. Batteries are economically known as the "NASA Electric Aircraft is 40 times larger. The electric viable and capable of achieving Test," and this project attempts motors partially compensate for this about five times the current density. to find solutions to the current problem by being more efficient in The good thing is that aircraft are technological obstacles in relation to switching power, but there is still a better designed to solve such electric aviation, such as increasing big gap. The electric planes will then problems in the future.

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ISTANBUL The city of Heritage, Culture, Civilization and Business

Galata Tower and the street in the Old Town of Istanbul (shutterstock.com)

hroughout history, Istanbul has been known Islamic with the European communities. This was by several names such as Byzantium, reflected on all aspects of the city, streets, facilities and Constantinople, Astana, and Islambul. It is the buildings. Istanbul has preserved the history, cultural center of the Turkish economy, tourism and and humanitarian heritage over the years in addition to culture. modern life style in order to attract tourism, investments Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey of 5461 square and business. Tkilometers, besides; it is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of population which reaches 13.5 million. Unlimited Options Istanbul is located in the Marmara region by the Istanbul is a historical city, featured by its antique Bosporus strait, surrounding the natural harbor (Golden architectural heritage. Tourists from all over the Horn) located in the northern-west part of Turkey, and world visit it, in order to see the Turkish palaces, extends along with the European side of the Bosporus mosques,water fountains in addition to monuments and strait (known as Thrace) and the Asian side (Anatolian). museums, including Hagia Sophia museum which is Thus, Istanbul is one of few cities situated on two considered the most famous monuments in Turkey, as continents in the world. well as Kariye Museum, Tiled Kiosk Museum, Ibrahim Due to its geographical and strategical location, Pasha Palace, The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Istanbul was the capital city of a number of empires; Carpet and Kilim Museum exhibiting a collection of Roman, Byzantine, Latin and the Ottoman Empires. splendid Turkish carpets which attracts people from all Over the years, Istanbul has been and will remain over the world to buy it. It is worth to say that Turkey has the heart of Turkey that beats with the humanitarian many monuments and tourist attractions inscribed on the heritage and civilizational diversity. It combines UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. Mediterranean and Asian civilizations, blends the Turkey has many tourist attractions most notably: caa.gov.qa Shutterstock.com The Blue Mosque at sunset (Sultan Ahmed) Nostalgic tramway on the main pedestrian Taksim Istiklal Street at late evening

Hagia Sophia The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the one of the most visited museums and most It was established between 1609 and 1616, under the prominent monuments in Istanbul, it is such a great instruction of Sultan Ahmed I. It is popularly known as architectural beauty and an important monument for the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the Byzantine Empire. walls of interior design. It also comprises a tomb of the It was used as a church for Constantinople from 360 founder. The mosque was depicted on the reverse of the A.D till 1453 A.D except for years falling between 1204 Turkish 500 lira banknotes till 1976 A.D. A.D. till 1261 A.D. when it severed as a cathedral for Latin Empire. Following the Islamic conquest, the Hagia Taksim Square Sophia was converted into mosque. Afterwards, it was is situated on the European side of Istanbul. It is a converted into a museum. Hagia Sophia combines the destination for tourists from all over the world. Byzantine architecture and Ottoman decoration and is Many cafes, restaurants and markets are in or near the one of Istanbul's most impressive sights. Square. It is a central transport transit hub connecting all Istanbul districts as there is the main subway station. The Turkish word "taksim" translates as "divide" as Taksim Square was so-named because the area used to be the site of Northern Istanbul's main reservoir, where the water was divided up. It was established by Sultan Mahmud I.

Hippodrome is one of the most important squares in Istanbul. It is situated in Sultan Ahmed area. It was established during the third century as an arena used for chariot racing. You can find some Byzantine monuments such as Hagia Sophia in winter (shutterstock.com) pillars and water fountains.

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Panorama of Istanbul at a dramatic sunset from Galata, Shutterstock.com Seagull flying near Maiden's Tower in Istanbul at day Inside of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul Traffic near the city hall of Malaga

The Galata Bridge Is situated in Al Fatiha area crossing the Golden Horn Fun and Entertainment inlet and connecting Istanbul's Old City with Bolu region. Istanbul is not for sightseeing only. It also has a lot Pedestrians can enjoy walking over the bridge at of entertainment, cultural and artistic spots fulfilling sunset. Under the bridge, there are a lot of restaurants the needs of all tourists to have a remarkable visit. and cafes serving various food and beverages. You can Here are some of the entertainment centers: see fishermen assembling along the bridge. Vialand Istanbul Bosporus strait Is the best and largest theme park in Istanbul Divides Istanbul into two sides; eastern side in Asia located in Eyup of about 2.5 km2. It combines (Kocaeli Peninsula) western side in Europe east Thrace adventure and shopping, as a group of best region the South East of Balkan countries. It provides experts in the field of entertainment from all Turkey with the greatest defense in the world. over the world designed these games as per international safety standards. The Grand Bazaar It is the largest covered markets in Europe. It contains Aqua Marine For those looking for a summer family trip full of more than 4000 shops. It is situated in Istanbul's Old entertainment and fun. It contains many fun and City near Sultan Ahmed region. It is one of the most new games suitable for all ages. It is located at famous sightseeing destinations in Istanbul. Visitors can Büyükçekmece, about 50 km away from Takism. have a remarkable experience in this unique Bazzar. Istanbul Dolphinarium Astoria Istanbul Shopping Center Is one of the greatest and largest amusement and Is situated in Al Fatih area. It offers leading international entertainment parks in Europe. It has opened its brands and combines luxurious restaurants and cafes doors to public at the end of 2008. It is an indoor in addition to famous restaurants providing international dolphinarium for dolphins’ shows. cuisines. It also has a fitness center and a swimming pool. Istanbul Aquarium Gülhane Park is the biggest aquarium in the Middle East. It is Is a historical urban park in the Eminönü district. It was also one of the largest aquariums in Europe as once the outer garden of Topkapi Palace. These days it of size and the number of living sea creatures it is open for the public. It has many huge and old trees, contains. different cafes with wonderful views of the Bosporus. caa.gov.qa QATAR 2022

The biggest stadium for Qatar 2022 World Cup with a capacity of over 80 thousand seats

he design of this remarkable iconic stadium is representing in tram-trains, landscapes, various utilities inspired by the blending of light and shadow and durable infrastructure. The sustainability-based that features the traditional Arabic lantern and design of this iconic stadium harmonies with the city reflects thevery precise inscriptions found in food that aims at meeting human needs and protecting the plates and other pots around Arabian countries, environment. Lusail city will accommodate 200 thousand museums and different art galleries around the world. people living in harmony with the environment and TThis iconic stadium will play a pivotal role in Lusail, the enjoying the legacy of this iconic stadium. modern city which is being constructed in state of the Long-term planning and caring for the environment art. The stadium will be used for the opening and final constitute the cornerstone of Lusail Iconic Stadium. games of the 2022 FIFA World Cup marking the new Sustainability was taken into consideration during the achievement of Qatar and promoting the glorious past of initial perception development of the stadium and the the country and the region. selection of its site allowing fans to attend the matches Lusail city is located about 15 km north of the by the advanced transport network including Doha city center of Doha, it is a leading city in terms of subway, Lusail tram-trains. All of these eco-friendly comprehensive planning and integrated services transport means are suitable for the future city.

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Energy saving While the construction of Lusail Iconic Stadium is in progress over the coming months and years, it will be considering the sustainable construction practices and permanently recycle the construction wastes. Water will be recycled to irrigate the plants around the stadium. All of these plants are local types that do not need huge amounts of water. For more efficient water conservation, high-efficient pipelines, water leakage detectors will be installed throughout the stadium. Eco-friendly stadium in green city Smart power meters will rationalize Stadium roof was designed to be The design of Lusail City aims at the power consumption, the organic eco-friendly. The highly developed reducing the negative effects on waste will be collected to produce construction components allow the environment and ensuring biofuels and the landscapes across the light to enter the playground the comfort of city’ residents and the city will contribute to improve air and provide shade for terraces to visitors. quality. mitigate loads on air conditioners Each neighborhood in Lusail City installed in the stadium. will be equipped with the essential Sustainable legacy These procedures will help Lusail facilities located at short distance, Since Lusail city is located near to Iconic Stadium in obtaining the which can be accessible on foot. the north of Doha where there are Global Sustainability Assessment The big facilities, such as, malls many football clubs, Lusail will no System (GSAS) (EN) certificate are located near to eco-friendly more need the stadium after 2022 of four-star category to mark transport lines to encourage people event is completed. Lusail Iconic a new start in environmental to use the public transport means stadium after the end of 2022 World sustainability. covering the entire city. Cup in Qatar will be turned into QATAR 2022

community destination consisting Lusail Iconic Stadium design marks another milestone of schools, stores, cafes, sport combines incent and modern in our journey to host facilities and medical clinics. This Islamic architecture. The external the first World Cup in multipurpose community center will façade is decorated with innovative the Arabic region. It has meet all individuals’ needs under the Arabic architectural forms allowing been eight years since same roof of the stadium. the interplay of light and shadow Qatar won the right to inside the stadium. Foster & host the World Cup, since To construct these new Partners developed the design then we have promised community establishments, around of this iconic stadium and the the world to achieve 80,000 seats will be removed to be consortium of HBK Contracting extraordinarily success in donated to sport projects to benefit Company W.L.L. and China Railway hosting the World Cup. This from the exceptional legacy of this Construction Corporation Limited announcement of Lusail iconic stadium and part of world cup (CRCC) supervise the construction Iconic Stadium design history in other locations around the of this stadium that will be proves that we fulfil our world. completed in 2020. promise. The Supreme Committee for Lusail Iconic Stadium is the “Lusail Iconic Stadium Delivery & Legacy has revealed biggest world cup stadium in Qatar represents glorious past the last month the design of Lusail as it will accommodate more than 80 and promising future of Qatar. The Iconic Stadium that will be used for thousand football fans in 2022. construction of this iconic stadium the opening and final games of the in Lusail City that is Qataris’ favorite 2022 FIFA World Cup. See you in 2022 city prove our adherence to legacy H.E. Hassan Al-Thawadi, the and passion for keeping pace with The design of Lusail Iconic Secretary General of the Supreme the times at the same time. Lusail Stadium is the last of eight stadiums Committee for Delivery & Legacy Iconic Stadium is the legacy that built for hosting the 2022 FIFA World commented on this important Qatar wants to be hired by its next Cup in Qatar as announced by the achievement “The announcement of generations after the end of hosting Supreme Committee. Lusail Iconic Stadium design today 2022 World Cup in Qatar since it will be turned like other stadiums built for hosting the World Cup, into community center. We are looking forward to consider this World Cup as successfully exploited opportunity for the actual contribution to achieve and promote the development of the Arab world by the next generation in Qatar and the entire region.” Al- Thawadi added.

Completion of construction works The construction works of Lusail Iconic Stadium currently are in full swing in line with the planned schedule. The works of pouring concrete in the stadium structure and infrastructure construction are in progress and the works of building the west side of the stadium has been started. These construction works are due to be completed in 2020. It is worthy to mention that the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy launched Khalifa International Stadium in 2017, the first stadium built for hosting the World Cup for the first time in the region. As per the schedule, Al-Wakrah Stadium and Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor are due to be completed in 2019.

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