The Transport Minister chaired a review meeting for the Land Transport Regulatory Authority to discuss performance and border port conditions.

Minister of Transport Leads Evaluation Meeting for Land Transport Authority

In a significant move to enhance the efficiency of land transport services, Minister of Transport Mohsen Al-Omari chaired the first evaluation meeting of the General Authority for Regulating Land Transport in the temporary capital, Aden. The meeting focused on assessing the authority’s performance, operational mechanisms at land ports, and strategies to improve service quality and revenue while addressing challenges in the land transport sector.

Regular Evaluation Meetings Scheduled

Minister Al-Omari announced that evaluation meetings will occur regularly every two weeks or monthly. These sessions aim to review performance levels at land ports, ensure compliance with directives and decisions, and evaluate administrative commitment. Additionally, the meetings will discuss revenue, expenditures, challenges, and appropriate solutions.

Emphasis on Institutional Development

The minister stressed the importance of enhancing performance and developing institutional work to meet current demands. He urged adherence to existing laws and regulations while highlighting the need for training and qualification programs for employees.

Upcoming Decisions and Procedures

Al-Omari revealed that new decisions and procedures will soon be implemented. These include establishing a unified mechanism to regulate operations at land, sea, and air ports. This initiative aims to address current challenges, combat smuggling, and improve service levels and revenue.

Coordination with Relevant Authorities

The minister clarified that all entities operating at land ports fall under the jurisdiction of port managers and must adhere to specified powers and responsibilities. He also discussed ongoing coordination with relevant agencies to create a single-window system, which will streamline and organize operations at land ports.

Comprehensive Evaluation Reports Required

Al-Omari directed the preparation of comprehensive evaluation reports detailing the current status of land ports, performance levels, and the issues affecting workflow.

Commitment to Financial and Administrative Reform

The Minister of Transport reaffirmed the government’s commitment to financial and administrative reform, combating smuggling and terrorism, and addressing systemic imbalances. He emphasized the need for the Ministry of Transport to lead these initiatives, strengthen institutional work, and protect state resources.

Collaboration for Improved Services

Al-Omari noted that the current phase requires collective efforts and collaboration between the ministry, the authority, and the ports to enhance institutional performance and service quality.

Challenges in Land Ports Discussed

During the meeting, Deputy Minister of Transport for Land Transport Sector Fadl Al-Abadi highlighted key issues affecting land port operations, including challenges to financial and administrative regularity and overlapping authorities. He underscored the importance of coordination and establishing clear, unified mechanisms to address these challenges.

Achievements and Future Goals

Faris Shaafal, head of the General Authority for Regulating Land Transport, presented significant achievements at various ports, particularly at Al-Wadiah Land Port. He emphasized the need to complete the establishment of the single-window system to ensure organized operations among different entities at land ports, unify procedures, enhance oversight, and improve performance levels.

Directors Address Operational Challenges

Directors of Al-Wadiah, Shahn, and Sufait ports discussed the current conditions, challenges, and difficulties facing operations. They proposed solutions aimed at improving the quality of services provided.

This meeting marks a crucial step towards revitalizing the land transport sector in Yemen, ensuring better service delivery, and addressing the pressing challenges faced by the industry.

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