DOHA: The Public Works Authority — Ashghal — signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) for upgrading the safety standards for roads in Qatar.
The MoU was signed at the annual general conference organised by Automobile International Federation (FIA) in Doha recently. The forum was hosted by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation.
The MoU paves the way to adopt and implement road safety standards that are implemented by the iRAP to evaluate roads in Qatar.
The standards aim to raise the safety levels on the high-risk roads to a three-star minimum as per the standards approved by the programme.
Yousef Al Emadi, Manager, Roads Operations and Maintenance Department, Ashghal, signed the MoU with John Dawson, Chairman, iRAP.
“Our collaboration with iRAP represents an important milestone towards providing safe roads for all those living in Qatar.
“It is also an important contribution that will support the National Road Safety Strategy.
“We are proud to be part of these efforts that will play a role in reducing road accidents and saving lives,” said Al Emadi.
Saul Billingsley, Director- General, FIA, said: “We are delighted with the hosting of our annual general conference that marks the beginning of a new partnership between Qatar and iRAP.
“This partnership is an example of the innovative approach that leads to measurable results, and contributes to reducing road fatalities and injuries in Qatar.”
The Peninsula
