As part of the Qatari Ministry of Defence’s preparations to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiya, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, paid a field visit to Umm Al Houl Naval Base to ensure the readiness of Qatari Emiri Naval Forces to secure the tournament.
The visit was part of an inspection tour during which H.E. The Deputy Prime Minister was briefed on preparations to secure the global event before proceeding to visit the National Shield Center.
H.E. Dr. Al-Attiya was accompanied during the tour by H.E. Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al-Nabit, Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces, H.E. Major General (Pilot) Mohammed Abdullatif Al-Mannai, Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs and Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence’s executive committee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and H.E.Major General Saeed Husayn Al-Khayarin, Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, along with a number of senior Qatari officers.
