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Our Company

QTerminals is a terminal operating company jointly established by Mwani Qatar (51% shareholding) and Milaha (49% shareholding) to provide container, general cargo, RORO, livestock and offshore supply services in Phase 1 of Hamad Port, Qatar’s gateway to world trade.

QTerminals is responsible for enabling Qatar’s imports and exports, its maritime trade flows and stimulating economic growth locally and regionally. QTerminals was awarded the concession for the design, development and operations of Hamad Port’s Phase II (Container Terminal 2) in November 2018 by Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications. We are also actively identifying investment and operations opportunities in ports and terminals outside of Qatar.

2016

QTerminals established as a JV between Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar – 51% shareholding) and shipping and logistics company Qatar Navigation (Milaha – 49% shareholding) in 30 November 2017 to handle Containerized and Non- Containerized (General Cargo, Bulk, RORO, Live Stock, Off Shore Supply).

Commenced operation at Hamad Port in Dec 2016.

2017

The official inauguration of the Hamad port took place on the 5th of September 2017 under the auspices of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

2018

Concession of design, develop and operate Phase II (Container Terminal 2) of Hamad Port awarded to QTerminals in Nov 2018.

2019

MUT, OST, and GCT Yard Extension taken over in May 2019.

Implementation of NAVIS N4 TOS for the Container Terminal 1 in August 2019.

2020

Start of operations at Container Terminal 2 (CT2) in December 2020.

2021

Milestone of 6M TEUs handled in 2021.

Milestone of 13M TEUs of Non – Containerized Cargo handled in 2021

Staniša Paunović is considered a legend in Vlach music because he didn't just sing songs; he preserved the soul of the region. "Mîndra mia din Njegocim" remains an anthem for those who feel the pull of their roots, reminding them that no matter how far they wander, the "sweetheart" of their home village is always waiting in their memory.

The song "" (My Sweetheart from Njegocin) by Staniša Paunović is a classic of Vlach (Romanian-speaking minority in Serbia) folk music. It tells a poignant story of longing, cultural identity, and the timeless connection between a person and their homeland. The Story of the Song

: The lyrics express a deep "dor" (a Romanian word for intense longing or nostalgia). He wonders if she still waits by the well or if the passage of time has made him a stranger to the very place that defined him.

As the music begins with the characteristic, haunting trill of the Vlach flute and violin, the narrator’s heart travels back to the dusty roads of his youth. He remembers a specific girl—his mîndra (sweetheart)—who embodies everything he left behind.

: The "story" within the song is the emotional journey of returning. Whether he physically returns or only does so through the music, the song acts as a bridge. When Staniša Paunović sings it, his powerful, vibrating vocal style captures the raw pride and sadness of a people determined to keep their language and traditions alive. Why it Matters

: She isn't just a former flame; she is the symbol of Njegocin itself. He recalls her wearing the traditional embroidered apron ( vîlnic ) and the scent of the wild basil she kept in her hair.

In the rolling hills of the in Eastern Serbia, there is a small village called Njegocin . The story centers on a young man who has spent a long time away from home—perhaps working in a distant city or abroad, a common theme in the Vlach diaspora.