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Doha
THE Chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) HE Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al Subaey has stressed Qatar’s keenness to reduce the risks associated with an earthquake in the region.
Speaking on the sidelines of the three-day 11th Gulf Seismic Forum, which started in Doha on Monday, Subaey said that Qatar aims to do this by drawing and providing the latest information about earthquakes through Qatar Seismic Network.
Subaey added that while Qatar is safe from earthquakes, areas that lie on the seismic line, such as the northern Arabian Gulf and Iran, are susceptible to it. He added that
Qatar is ready to take all necessary measures in anticipation of any emergency.
He stressed that CAA, represented by the Meteorology Department, is constantly coordinating with the Permanent Emergency Committee to keep updated on seismic activities in order to remain fully prepared for any emergency and limiting its impact.
He indicated that there is a Gulf coordination, linkage and exchange of information with the countries participating in the forum in order to make the most of the latest developments and information related to earthquakes.
He pointed out that the Qatar Seismic Network is equipped with the latest technologies and systems, including nine seismic stations and six surface stations, which provide vital information about the seismic activity and issue warning in case of an imminence of an earthquake.
The Director of Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed al Mannai said that the forum is an opportunity for Qatar to continue to discuss the science of earthquakes and develop early warning centres in order to reduce its risks.
The 11th Gulf Seismic Forum, organised by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, is being held under the patronage of the Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti.
The forum brings together international experts in the fields of seismology and earthquake engineering to exchange experiences in order to improve technologies in this field and provide measures to reduce human suffering and material loss around the world in general, and the Arabian Gulf in particular.
Participants will hold many sessions and discuss working papers related to seismic networks and data processing, tectonic movements and seismic risk, earthquake risks, seismic engineering and disaster management.
Doha
THE Chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) HE Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al Subaey has stressed Qatar’s keenness to reduce the risks associated with an earthquake in the region.
Speaking on the sidelines of the three-day 11th Gulf Seismic Forum, which started in Doha on Monday, Subaey said that Qatar aims to do this by drawing and providing the latest information about earthquakes through Qatar Seismic Network.
Subaey added that while Qatar is safe from earthquakes, areas that lie on the seismic line, such as the northern Arabian Gulf and Iran, are susceptible to it. He added that
Qatar is ready to take all necessary measures in anticipation of any emergency.
He stressed that CAA, represented by the Meteorology Department, is constantly coordinating with the Permanent Emergency Committee to keep updated on seismic activities in order to remain fully prepared for any emergency and limiting its impact.
He indicated that there is a Gulf coordination, linkage and exchange of information with the countries participating in the forum in order to make the most of the latest developments and information related to earthquakes.
He pointed out that the Qatar Seismic Network is equipped with the latest technologies and systems, including nine seismic stations and six surface stations, which provide vital information about the seismic activity and issue warning in case of an imminence of an earthquake.
The Director of Meteorology Department Abdulla Mohammed al Mannai said that the forum is an opportunity for Qatar to continue to discuss the science of earthquakes and develop early warning centres in order to reduce its risks.
The 11th Gulf Seismic Forum, organised by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, is being held under the patronage of the Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti.
The forum brings together international experts in the fields of seismology and earthquake engineering to exchange experiences in order to improve technologies in this field and provide measures to reduce human suffering and material loss around the world in general, and the Arabian Gulf in particular.
Participants will hold many sessions and discuss working papers related to seismic networks and data processing, tectonic movements and seismic risk, earthquake risks, seismic engineering and disaster management.
