You operate a fleet of 25 vehicles based in Doha, with frequent runs to Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province via Salwa border (re-opened 2021), some northern runs to Qatari border crossings with Iran (Salman Al Mubarak port), and intra-Qatar operations between Doha, Al Wakra, and Al Khor.

Metrash 2 fleet operations

The Ministry of Interior Metrash 2 application handles:

  • Vehicle registration (Istimara) renewal
  • Driver licence management
  • Outstanding traffic fines
  • Customs and import linkage
  • Sahel-style cross-region awareness

For fleet operators, Metrash 2 monitoring is operational. New fines appear in hours-days.

Salwa border and GCC reciprocity

Since Salwa reopened in January 2021, Qatari vehicles cross to Saudi Arabia for distribution, business, hajj-season transport. Implications for fleet:

  • Saudi MOI Saher tracks vehicles in Saudi territory
  • Violations federate to Qatar MOI via GCC reciprocity
  • Insurance must cover Saudi territory
  • Fuel and tolls planned

Customs coordination

The General Authority of Customs handles imports. For fleet:

  • Customs file complete for each imported vehicle
  • Conformity certificate from Qatar Standards retained
  • Movement of goods to/from Saudi requires customs clearance at the border

Driver requirements

For fleet operations:

  • Qatari residency (RP) for non-Qatari drivers
  • Qatari driving licence (commercial as appropriate)
  • Saudi entry visa for Saudi runs
  • Health certificate annual

Insurance and the QCB regulator

Compulsory third-party insurance regulated by the Qatar Central Bank Insurance Department. Comprehensive cover with regional/Saudi extension available.

Pre-engagement checklist

  1. Metrash 2 vehicle and driver records current
  2. Customs file complete
  3. Insurance with Saudi coverage
  4. Driver visas for Saudi runs
  5. Fuel and toll allocations
  6. GPS tracking active
  7. Maintenance schedule

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Why we care

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