{
  "id": 9280208,
  "title": "Qatar takes part in InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/qatar-takes-part-in-innotrans-2026-in-berlin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:32:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/23/09/2026/qatar-takes-part-in-innotrans-2026-in-berlin"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar has joined the 15th edition of InnoTrans, the world's largest trade fair for railway and mobility technology, which kicked off in Berlin, Germany on September 22 and will continue until September 25.\n\nA booth operated by Qatar's Ministry of Transport (MOT), Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa) is showcasing the nation's advancements in smart and sustainable transportation. The exhibition highlights Qatar's 2025-2030 strategy, which aims to create a secure, resilient, and sustainable transport ecosystem, focusing on economic growth, customer-centricity, service optimization, sustainability, and workforce development.\n\nThe booth also presents Qatar's Autonomous Vehicle Strategy and successful electric Robotaxi trials, which demonstrated 94% success with no human intervention, as the Middle Eastern nation seeks to incorporate cutting-edge technologies into its transportation sector.\n\nOther exhibits include the public bus full electrification plan, targeting a 100% electric fleet by 2030, the Public Bus Infrastructure Programme supporting this transition through bus stations, e-bus depots, and advanced clean energy infrastructure. Additionally, the Qatar Public Transport Master Plan is on display, emphasizing its role in integrating and connecting all transportation modes, reducing private car dependency, cutting carbon emissions, and enhancing quality of life.\n\nQatar's delegation participated in the InnoTrans 2026 opening ceremony alongside Federal Minister of Transport Steffen Bilger and EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas. The delegation joined many transportation ministers, CEOs, and chiefs of railroads manufacturers and operators from across the globe.\n\nAssistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Saif Al-Sulaiti also attended the Rail Leaders' Summit, which brought together international decision-makers from politics, rail operations, and infrastructure management to discuss global strategies and rail transportation resilience.\n\nDuring the summit, the delegation held private meetings with Siemens Mobility and Hitachi to explore opportunities for joint cooperation in smart and sustainable transportation solutions and infrastructure, as well as knowledge exchange within the industry. Qatar's presence at InnoTrans 2026 aims to elevate the country's standing in the global smart and sustainable transportation landscape and keep pace with the latest industry technologies in alignment with QNV 2030.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar Rail, and Mowasalat (Karwa), is taking part in the 15th edition of InnoTrans (InnoTrans 2026), which opened in Berlin, Germany, today and runs through September 25.</p> <p>An MOT-Qatar Rail-Karwa booth at the 4-day fair is highlighting some of Qatar’s key projects, strategies and initiatives in smart and sustainable…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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