Doha, Qatar – Mowasalat (Karwa) proudly played a prominent role as the Official Transport Partner at the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum, which was organized under the patronage of HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, the Minister of Transport, from April 30 – May 2, 2024. The forum served as the perfect stage for the launch of our latest initiative – the introduction of 10 electric school buses that will run during a pilot project for schools until the end of this academic year, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Education and Higher Education. On this occasion, HE…
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Muscat, Sultanate of Oman – March 10, 2024 Karwa Motors LLC (Oman), led by its Chairman, HE Dr. Eng. Saad bin Ahmed Al Muhannadi, announced the signing of two strategic agreements with the Omani government, marking the beginning of a new era for the bus manufacturing industry in the Sultanate and supporting self-sufficiency in this vital sector. This is part of Karwa Motors’ continuous effort to enhance the efficiency of the school transport sector in line with the latest global standards. The signing ceremony was attended by many distinguished guests and prominent governmental leaders. The signing ceremony was witnessed by…
Karwa Academy, a Mowasalat entity, set up its first ‘Train the Trainer’ program. The Academy signed an MoU with Al-Ijarah Driving Academy today to extend professional learning experiences to Al-Ijarah’s driving instructors on Customer Service and Care, Defensive Driving Techniques, Road Safety & Traffic Regulations, and Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection. Over the past years, Karwa Academy has amassed a wealth of experience in the field as main training institution to ‘train the trainers’ for all drivers at diverse mega events like the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, including VIP, media and fan transportation based on best international standards. The institution…
(Jan. 15, 2024) Mowasalat (Karwa), in collaboration with Yutong, has successfully conducted a standard trial operation of an autonomous e-bus with some passengers onboard at Lusail Bus Depot. The trial was carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport. This comes in the context of carrying out several Ministry of Transport’s strategies, most importantly, the strategy for gradual and comprehensive transitioning to electric transit system, and the Autonomous Vehicles Strategy the MOT launched last September, and which aims at supporting innovation and the use of A.I. technologies and keeping up with global advancements of the transportation industry. The…
Another grassroot activity for a greener and safer tomorrow on our streets On 20th August, our Karwa Academy concluded its street safety and traffic awareness event for the little ones. This two-week program provided the young participants with essential road safety knowledge in a dynamic and enjoyable manner, while also offering fun insights into various vehicles and their components. Embracing the principles of the Qatar National Vision 2030, the camp taught our children to drive more slowly and diligently, not only fostering safer roads but also contributing to sustainability efforts by reducing emissions through green driving practices. The Karwa…
In the past few decades, the public transportation ecosystem of a nation has come to be considered a more scalable measure of that country’s development in more ways than one. While transportation has a critical role to play in keeping Qatar moving every day, it does have a significant environmental impact that brings several challenges to the forefront. As Qatar’s largest public transportation services provider, Mowasalat has recognized these challenges and continues to lead the way in adopting green transport practices that reduce our environmental footprint. Here’s an insight into some of our eco-initiatives that contribute towards creating…