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Arrival of Italian ship “Paolo Thaon Di Revel”

15/11/2022
The Qatari Emiri Naval Forces welcomed at Umm Al Houl Naval Base the Italian “Paolo Thaon Di Revel” ship, which arrived in Qatar in line with the cooperation agreements concluded by the Ministry of Defence with allied forces to secure the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.  

Qatar’s Ministry of Defence organizes Desert Camp to welcome allied forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

13/11/2022
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence organized the Desert Camp to welcome allied forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs.   The event introduced allied forces to Qatar’s customs and traditions through

Graduating First Batch of Joint Squadron 11 Hawks

12/11/2022
In the presence of Brig. (Pilot) Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Dosari, Air Combat Group Commander, the first batch of the Joint Hawks Squadron 11 pilots was graduated from RAF Leeming Airbase in the United Kingdom.   The Joint squadron, which carries QEAF badge, will enable Qatari & UK pilots to train together on the latest versions

US Forces Arrival

12/11/2022
In line with the cooperation agreements concluded by the Qatari Ministry of Defense with Allied Forces, US forces arrived in Qatar to participate in securing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.   Officers of the Qatari Ministry of Defense presented gifts to their US counterparts and captured the moment in photos during a reception to

British Navy Arrival

11/11/2022
The Qatari Emiri Naval Forces at Umm Al Houl Naval Base welcomed two warships from the British Navy, namely HMS Bangor and Cardigan Bay. The British Navy arrived in Qatar in line with the cooperation agreements concluded by the Ministry of Defence with allied forces to secure the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.   Officers

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs kicks off field tour to ensure readiness of Qatari Emiri Naval Forces to secure FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

10/11/2022
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

Defence Unit against Weapons of Mass Destruction (CBRN) inspect FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Stadiums

9/11/2022
The Defence Unit against Weapons of Mass Destruction (CBRN), in cooperation with the Security Committee for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and allied forces, conducted a security inspection for chemical and radioactive materials at Al Janoub Stadium and Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.   The military drill is part of the Ministry of Defence’s preparations

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs Receives a Call from US Secretary of Defense

8/11/2022
H. E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiya, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, received a phone call from H. E. Mr. Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense, this evening. During the call, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest and ways to enhance and develop them.

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defence Affairs Receives a Call from Italian Minister of Defence

8/11/2022
H. E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiya, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defence Affairs, received a phone call from H. E. Mr. Guido Crosetto, Italian Minister of Defence. At the beginning of the call H. E. Deputy prime Minister & Minister of State for Defence Affairs congratulated H. E. the Italian Minister

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defence Affairs Partakes in the 19th Session of the GCC Joint Defence Council

8/11/2022
H. E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defence Affairs, participated in the 19th Session of the GCC Joint Defence Council, held at the headquarters of the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh. During the meeting, decisions and recommendations for the session’s work program were discussed. The meeting was