The General Authority of Customs in Qatar (GAC) is expanding and integrating Al Nadeeb, the recently launched single window electronic clearance system, with all ministries and other government bodies, said an official.
The soon to be launched Al Nadeeb II, currently under development, will facilitate completion of customs clearance procedures even before the goods arrive in Qatar,  said Mohamed Ahmad al-Mohannadi, operations and risk Analysis manager at GAC.
“The launch of Al Nadeeb has made Qatar number one in Arab world and tenth globally in the ease of customs procedures and regulations,” said al-Mohannadi. Qatar has been graded at 5.4 points.
The customs checkpoint at Abu Samra at the border with Saudi Arabia is also being integrated into the Al Nadeeb system, launched to provide advanced customs services to customers in Qatar in line with global standards.
“Al Nadeeb has transformed Qatar into an active partner in facilitating global trading with the provision of fully transparent customs environment ensuring security and safety through unique system for risk management and selectivity,” said al-Mohannadi.
“Under Al Nadeeb it takes only 15 minutes to finish customs clearances under the system, reduces paper work and it has an inspection percentage ratio of less than 5% ” added al- Mohannadi.

Diversion on Temporary truck route
A temporary closure and diversion on both directions for a distance of 1.5km on the Temporary Truck Route from Dukhan Highway towards Lusail northbound (as shown in the map).
Ashghal will also close the roundabout located on the Temporary Truck Route and the two roads branching off it to Umm Al-Afai petrol station westbound and the access to Al Rayyan Stadium and Umm Al-Afai area eastbound. The diversion will begin tomorrow and may last six months.
During the period, traffic will be diverted to a newly constructed two-lane dual carriageway and a roundabout adjacent to the closed road and roundabout on the western side (as shown on the attached map).
The speed limit will be reduced to 60 kph throughout the diversion route to ensure the safety of the road users and workforce involved in project.
This diversion is required to carry out construction works of an access line tunnel which will pass through the New Orbital Highway and Truck Route Project - Salwa Road to North Relief Road (contract two).

QAC takes part in Katara exhibition
Qatar Aeronautical College (QAC) took part in the exhibition ‘My Future in My Career’ held at Katara - the Cultural Village under the supervision of Al Bayan Preparatory for Girls Independent School.
At least 21 universities, colleges and institutions took part in the exhibition in order to help students in choosing a university or college after completing their secondary level and know the possible prospects of employment by the participating institutions.

‘Video Games Live’ at the Qatar National Convention Centre on March 4
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will blend the emotion of live symphonic music with the distinctive sounds of video gaming in a bespoke multimedia concert experience entitled “Video Games Live”.
The event will take place on March 4 at 8pm at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Featuring synchronised lighting, electronic percussion, and an exclusive visual showcase of the most popular video games from past to present, “Video Games Live” will help introduce new audiences - families, video game enthusiasts and non-gamers - to the symphonic experience.
Eimear Noone, the Irish composer with involvement in World of Warcraft, Diablo, Metal Gear Solid, Starcraft 2, and Legends of Zelda, will conduct the performance.
Ticket holders will also have access to pre- and post-show events.
Tickets range from QR150 to QR500 and are available from qatarphilharmonicorchestra.org. More information is also available at videogameslive.com

Ministry honours 134 graduates
Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs held a ceremony to honour 134 graduates who praticiapted in a skills development programme for supervisory and high-ranking positions.  
At the ceremony that was held at the ministry, HE the Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs Dr Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi thanked the Prime Minister for sponsoring the event, saying that this reflects the importance attached by the government under the wise leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani to build Qatari leaders in a way that promotes the performance of government institutions.