Qatar Chamber has participated in the International Road Transport Union (IRU) general assembly meeting, held in Geneva, Switzerland, which provides a platform for enhancing cooperation and the exchange of expertise in transport and logistics sectors.
QU was represented by Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, Board Member, President of the Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL), and Vice Chair of the Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) for the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA).
The meeting included a roundtable on road transport and competitiveness, alongside the speech of IRU President Radu Dinescu, the general assembly and financial reports, and a review of the ‘IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025’.
Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned commended that, “Our participation in this important event reflects Qatar’s commitment to reinforcing its position as an integrated logistics hub and advancing infrastructure development to facilitate regional and international land trade.”
Al Misned underscored the rapid evolution in the global road transport sector, highlighting the need for enhanced cooperation and the adoption of smart, sustainable solutions. Qatar Chamber’s commitment to driving transformation in transportation through its contributions to the IRU was also highlighted.
Al Misned further emphasized the importance of advancing digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of the transportation sector.
The QAFL President also referred to the initiatives highlighted in the IRU’s collective call to action titled “Driving Competitiveness – A Collective Call to Action”, which focuses on innovation, collaboration, and policy alignment to enhance global transport systems.
Moreover, Al Misned stressed the significance of supporting the IRU’s efforts in training and talent development through initiatives such as the IRU Award for Top Road Transport Managers 2025. Investing in human capital plays a key role in achieving sustainable development in the transport and logistics fields.
