Qatar has assured the UPU that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the success of the upcoming 25th Universal Postal Congress.
The ultra-modern convention centre by night (Photo: QNCC)
Hamad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari, the Qatari minister of culture, arts and heritage, met a delegation from the UPU's International Bureau (IB) in June in Doha, the Qatari capital. He emphasized that, with just three months until the Congress begins, preparations are on schedule and Qatar is fine-tuning its plans to welcome some 2,000 UPU delegates to its capital.
The IB team included Juliana Nel, director of the executive office and communication, and Daniel Le Goff, logistics director.
“The preparations are well advanced – proof of the host country’s commitment to making the Congress a success,” said Nel. “We have seen the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) rise from the dust since our first visit two years ago. Today, the QNCC offers all the necessary state-of-the art facilities to ensure a pleasant meeting environment,” she added.
For his part, Le Goff added: “Content aside, logistics is key to the success of Congress, in terms of accommodation, transportation, food and working conditions. Qatar is pulling out all the stops to ensure the event is a success.”
Guests galore
Qatar Post chair and designated Congress chairman, Abdul Rahman Al Aqaily, says his priority is to ensure the Congress goes well. “Our goal is to make sure everyone is happy during and outside meetings. When we have a conference, everyone is a guest of Qatar, not just a delegate,” he said.
The 25th Universal Postal Congress will be held in Doha from 24 September to 15 October 2012 under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
Highlights include a ministerial conference on 8 October. High-level participants will discuss the impact of technology on communication, how the postal sector can foster economic and social inclusion and what the future holds for Posts and the UPU.
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