MATAR concludes successful safety and security week at Hamad International Airport

Credit: Airports Council International

MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, which oversees operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Doha International Airport (DIA), recently concluded its MATAR Airport Safety and Security Week. The event took place at Hamad International Airport from 2nd–4th December 2024, highlighting the organisation’s dedication to maintaining world-class safety and security standards and reinforcing its leadership in the aviation sector.

The three-day programme brought together various stakeholders and airport staff for a series of interactive activities, including practical demonstrations, walkthroughs, and toolbox discussions. These sessions emphasised the principles of the Safety Management System (SMS) and Aviation Security (AVSEC), ensuring adherence to Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations and international standards. The event also served to strengthen MATAR’s culture of prioritising safety and security in all airport operations.

The success of the week was attributed to the active involvement of MATAR’s teams and partners, whose close collaboration underscored the organisation’s belief that safety and security are collective responsibilities across every aspect of airport management.

Hamad Ali Al-Khater, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: “Hosting the MATAR Airport Safety and Security Week fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a unified commitment towards safety and security, as it is pivotal to us as an airport operator. Together, we are building a resilient, efficient, and world-class operation that instils confidence in passengers, stakeholders, and the global aviation community.”

Details of the event

Elevating Safety Standards
Safety is paramount to airport operations, to ensure a trusted travel experience and to safeguard personnel and stakeholders. The MATAR Airport Safety and Security Week underlined the SMS principles, celebrated the acquisition of site-specific National Driver Licenses to multiple stakeholders, that reflects the integration of robust airside driving training programs.
To support skill development and alignment, training and demonstrations were also initiated to encourage a safety first culture that supports operational excellence.

Strengthening Security Measures
As the aviation industry is continuously evolving, security measures at airports must also adapt and change. Through the MATAR Airport Safety and Security Week, the airport focused on workshops and demonstrations aimed at enhancing knowledge and awareness, in order to strengthen the security culture throughout the airport’s community.

This event further emphasised the significance of people, processes and technology and the importance of creating an environment where passengers feel safe and secure at all times.

MATAR remains committed to advancing its safety and security initiatives as part of its strategic objectives to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver unparalleled customer satisfaction. Building on the success of the event, the organisation aims to foster a culture that focuses on innovative and data-driven solutions that ensure business continuity.