The removed vehicles included 5,340 vehicles transferred to Al Mashaf Impound Centre and 1,804 vehicles moved to Umm Salal Impound Centre.
Doha, Qatar: The Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment removed 7,144 vehicles in 2025 from public areas as part of an extensive campaign to improve the urban landscape, enhance road safety and protect the environment.
The removed vehicles included 5,340 vehicles transferred to Al Mashaf Impound Centre and 1,804 vehicles moved to Umm Salal Impound Centre. The number of vehicles removed reflect the scale of operations undertaken throughout the year.
According to an annual achievements report issued by the Municipality of Municipality, the total value of the vehicles disposed of reached QR10.623m, highlighting the significant economic value recovered through the organised disposal and auctioning process.
To encourage public participation, the report highlighted several channels through which residents can report abandoned vehicles. These include the “Oun” smart application, the Ministry of Municipality’s official website, and the unified government contact centre by calling 184.
These digital services are intended to simplify reporting procedures and enable faster response by the authorities.
Among the committee’s notable accomplishments during 2025 were the holding of 48 committee meetings and the execution of 52 field inspection campaigns to identify abandoned vehicles across different municipalities.
The committee is responsible for coordinating the removal of abandoned vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery that occupy roads, public squares, residential neighbourhoods and other public spaces.
The committee’s mandate includes taking all legal and administrative procedures required to remove abandoned vehicles and equipment from roads, streets, public squares, parking areas and other public facilities in coordination with the competent authorities.
It also conducts inspections and classifications of abandoned vehicles and equipment, determines their estimated value in preparation for public auctions in coordination with the relevant municipality, and establishes regulations and conditions governing the disposal and sale of abandoned vehicles and machinery.
The committee also worked on developing notification procedures and simplifying legal processes related to abandoned vehicles. These measures included facilitating ownership transfer and improving procedures associated with impounded vehicles in coordination with relevant government entities.
The Joint Committee for the Removal and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment was established under Cabinet Decision No. 15 of 2021. The committee comprises four representatives from the Ministry of Municipality, along with one representative each from the Supreme Judiciary Council, the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, and the General Authority of Customs. It also includes two representatives from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya).
The report noted continued efforts to enhance coordination among participating authorities to accelerate municipal transactions and improve operational efficiency.
The committee intensified public awareness campaigns through various media platforms to educate residents about the dangers posed by abandoned vehicles and the importance of complying with regulations.
Approximately 1,200 awareness leaflets and informational publications explaining procedures for dealing with abandoned vehicles were distributed during the year.
It also approved its 2026 operational plan, aimed at further improving executive procedures, expanding digital services and strengthening coordination among participating government agencies.
The report underscores Qatar’s ongoing efforts to maintain clean and safe public spaces by removing abandoned vehicles, improving the country’s urban environment and ensuring more efficient management of public assets through coordinated action among multiple government entities.
