Manama, November 09, 2026 : Qatar and Bahrain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in land transportation and supporting logistics services, with a focus on improving regional connectivity and advancing joint infrastructure projects.
The agreement was signed on Sunday on the sidelines of the 30th Meeting of GCC Ministers of Transport, hosted by Bahrain. Qatar was represented by Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani, while Bahrain was represented by Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
Sheikh Mohammed said the MoU reflects the two countries' commitment to expanding their partnership in transportation and supporting shared interests and regional connectivity.
He noted that the agreement provides a framework for exchanging expertise in transport infrastructure planning and development, while strengthening cooperation on road and rail connectivity projects and logistics services. He added that closer coordination would help improve logistics efficiency and make better use of both countries' capabilities.
The Qatari minister also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation among GCC countries and adopting advanced technologies to develop an efficient and sustainable regional transport network that facilitates the movement of people and goods and supports trade.
For his part, Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said the agreement reflects the strong relations between Qatar and Bahrain and their shared commitment to economic integration and cooperation across key sectors.
He explained that the MoU creates opportunities to exchange expertise in public transport systems, metro networks, railways and logistics services. It also provides for exploring road and rail links between the two countries and their connection to the GCC Railway Project, alongside cooperation in artificial intelligence and smart and sustainable transport solutions.
The agreement covers several areas, including examining options for bilateral road and rail connectivity, sharing experience in transport and warehousing systems, and improving road safety regulations and technical standards.
It also provides for exchanging technical specifications, policies, legislation, regulatory frameworks and sector-related data. Other areas include joint research, technical trials and tests, and visits by experts and specialised official delegations.
The cooperation is intended to support the development of more integrated, efficient and environmentally sustainable land transport networks in both countries.
Source: QNA
