{
  "id": 6248117,
  "title": "Qatar accelerates shift to smart, sustainable transport system",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/qatar-accelerates-shift-to-smart-sustainable-transport-system",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:49:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/09/2026/qatar-accelerates-shift-to-smart-sustainable-transport-system"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the opening of the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) as the country accelerates its shift towards a smart and sustainable transport system. The three-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), aimed to discuss the future of autonomous and electric mobility.\n\nUndersecretary of the MoT, H.E. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maadeed, inaugurated the forum and highlighted the industry's transformation into a strategic driver of development, contributing to economic competitiveness, improved efficiency, and a better quality of life. However, he also acknowledged the challenges, such as energy requirements, digital infrastructure readiness, safety, and regulatory frameworks.\n\nAl-Maadeed emphasized the need for a comprehensive, coordinated approach involving partnerships among governments, the private sector, and research institutions to address these challenges. Qatar, guided by its wise leadership and ambitious national vision, has invested in modern infrastructure to build a sustainable transportation system.\n\nThe MoT Undersecretary further announced that Qatar is shifting its focus from infrastructure construction to maximizing the utilization of existing infrastructure, expanding electric mobility, developing digital infrastructure, implementing intelligent transportation systems, and preparing for autonomous vehicles. The forum also inaugurated an exhibition showcasing the latest autonomous and e-mobility technologies.\n\nThe first day of the event featured discussions on integration, planning, and sustainability, emphasizing Qatar's efforts in building a smart, integrated, and sustainable transportation ecosystem. AEMOB Forum 2026, which brings together over 40 international and regional speakers, will cover 10 mobility and industry tracks, exploring various aspects of autonomous and electric mobility. The event will also include a community program with an SME Competition, Startup Showcase, and 3-Minute Thesis Challenge.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar is advancing efforts to develop a smart, integrated and sustainable transportation system as the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) opened in Doha yesterday.</p> <p>The three-day forum, hosted and strategically partnered by the Ministry of Transport (MoT), brings together international and regional experts to discuss the future of autonomous and…",
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}