Doha, December 11 (QNA) - CEO of Mwani Qatar Capt. Abdullah Mohamed Al Khanji highlighted the significance of Qatar National Day, noting that it embodies the values and principles established by the founder, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, which remained through time and have become the solid foundation upon which the modern state is built. In exclusive statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of Qatar National Day, Captain Al Khanji said that commemorating this occasion every year is a confirmation of loyalty to its founder's journey, as well as the unity of the leadership, government and people. It also reflects the strength of the Qatari identity and the continuation of the approach that guarantees the country's stability and prosperity, he added. Qatar National Day plays a pivotal role in instilling and strengthening the values of loyalty and belonging among the country's citizens, he noted, highlighting the day as an occasion that embodies the strong relationship between the people and their leadership, and affirms pride in the Qatar's achievements and its future vision. It also contributes to deepening awareness of Qatar's history and development journey, and reinforces the values of sacrifice, work, and loyalty to the homeland, he continued, noting that it strengthens the spirit of solidarity and encourages generations to emulate the sacrifices made by their fathers and forefathers to establish a strong and unified state under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Regarding the most prominent achievements of Mwani Qatar during 2025, he pointed out that this year marked an important milestone in Mwani Qatar's journey towards consolidating the State of Qatar's position as a leading regional center for trade and logistics and a vital hub in global supply chains, in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) and the Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030. This year witnessed a series of achievements that contributed to significant progress in implementing the Ministry of Transport's strategic plan, which aims to transform the State of Qatar into a vibrant commercial and logistics hub in the region, he added. He affirmed that these achievements have strengthened the position of Mwani Qatar as a strategic link in global supply chains, and a reliable gateway that contributes to diversifying the national economy and enhancing its stability, whether through global trade via Hamad Port, or through regional trade via Al Ruwais Port, or through supporting the tourism sector via the cruise ship terminal in the Old Doha port. One of the most notable achievements during the year was Hamad Port ranking first place in the Gulf and eleventh globally in the World Bank's 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), at a time when the port is witnessing a major expansion in its shipping network and a 23 percent growth in reshipped containers, which constituted about 48 percent of the total containers handled during the year, he said. He pointed out that Hamad Port entered the Guinness Book of World Records by implementing the largest project to transfer and relocate mangrove trees in the world, making this the second environmental achievement recorded by the port in the global encyclopedia, reflecting its commitment to sustainable environmental practices. On the cybersecurity front, he noted that Mwani Qatar had obtained the ISO 27001 quality certificate in information security management systems, a step that confirms its commitment to applying the highest standards of protection and reliability in data management. Regarding operations, Captain Al Khanji revealed that more than 1.229 million containers were handled between January and October 2025, with transit containers re-shipped through Hamad Port constituting approximately 50 percent of this total, reflecting its growing status as a regional hub port. Additionally, more than 1.56 million tons of general and bulk cargo, over 411,000 head of livestock, approximately 500,000 tons of building materials, and 100,000 units of vehicles and equipment were handled, through the arrival of 2,521 diverse vessels at Hamad and Al Ruwais ports. CEO of Mwani Qatar Capt. Abdullah Mohamed Al Khanji stressed that digitalization is a key element in developing its operational and service systems, indicating that Mwani Qatar attaches great importance to employing modern technology to enhance business efficiency and improve customer experience. The year 2025 witnessed the launch of 'Mwanina' smartphone application, which allows users to complete their transactions and follow up on their operations at any time and anywhere, which contributed to speeding up procedures and improving the level of services provided to partners from the public and private sectors. As part of its digital transformation efforts, Mwani Qatar has also developed an integrated container operations management system at Ruwais Port, which aims to automate operational processes, improve performance quality and workflow speed, while providing the ability to analyze and use data to support future development projects, in line with the company’s direction towards continuous improvement and raising the efficiency of port management. These digital initiatives have had a tangible impact on enhancing the digital transformation of the country's ports, by raising the level of operational efficiency, reducing the time of procedures, and improving the accuracy of information exchange between relevant parties, in addition to building an advanced digital infrastructure that contributes to achieving QNV 2030, and consolidates the country's position as a leading regional logistics hub, Captain Al Khanji noted. Regarding future plans, CEO of Mwani Qatar concluded his statements to QNA by emphasizing that the company will focus on continuing to develop port infrastructure and expanding its operational capabilities in the next phase, thereby enhancing its role as a regional and global logistics hub by adopting more digital transformation initiatives, strengthening international partnerships, and opening new shipping lines, which will support economic diversification and drive the country's foreign trade. He also pointed out that Mwani Qatar is working on developing training and qualification programs for national cadres to ensure their readiness for future requirements, in line with national directives towards achieving the goals of QNV 2030. (QNA)