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Commander of the Kuwaiti Air Defense Corps Visits Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces

8/01/2026
Brig. firas Ahmed Abdullah, Commander of the Kuwaiti Air Defense Corps, and his accompanying delegation, paid a visit to Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces during his visit to the State of Qatar. He met with Maj. Gen. Mohammed Mubarak Al-Shahwani, Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Defense Forces. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics

Joint Training Institute Celebrates Graduation of Foundational Recruits Course No. (115)

7/01/2026
Under the patronage of H. E. Lt. Gen. (Pilot) Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Mannai, Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces, and in the presence of Maj. Gen. (Pilot) Salem Abdullah Al-Dosari, Deputy Chief of Staff for Education, the Joint Training Institute celebrated the graduation of the Foundational Recruits Course No. (115). During the training period,

Gulf Shield Exercise (2026) Launched

4/01/2026
The Gulf Shield Exercise (2026) activities were launched today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the participation of Qatar Armed Forces and all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, strengthen joint operations, and achieve integration in the joint operations environment, in

Non-Commissioned Officers Training Institute Celebrates Graduation of Several Training Courses

1/01/2026
The Non-Commissioned Officers Training Institute celebrated the graduation of a number of its training courses, in the presence of Maj. Gen. (Pilot) Salem Abdullah Al-Dosari, Deputy Chief of Staff for Education. The courses included: Advanced Military Clerks Course No. (31), Basic Military Clerks Course No. (60), and Light Weapons Instructors Preparation Course No. (3), with

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs Holds a Phone Call with the Syrian Minister of Defense

28/12/2025
H. E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan A1-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, held a telephone call today with H. E. Maj. Gen. (Eng.) Murhaf Abu Qasra, Minister of Defense of the brotherly Republic of Syria. During the call, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest, in addition

Extension of the Partnership Agreement between the Language Institute and the French Institute

28/12/2025
The Language Institute of Qatar Armed Forces, represented by Brig. Khalid Hamad Al-Kaabi, Acting Commander of the Language Institute, signed an agreement to extend the partnership and cooperation with the French Institute in Doha, represented by Ms. Margaux Girard, Deputy Director of the French Institute. The agreement aims to renew the accreditation of the Language

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Visits Qatar Emiri Air Force

28/12/2025
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, Chief Of Staff Of the United States Air Force, and his accompanying delegation, paid an official visit to Qatar Emiri Air Force as part of his visit to the State of Qatar. During the visit, he met with Maj. Gen. (Pilot) Faisal Khalid Al-Ghanim, Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Force. During the

Commander of the NATO Defense College Visits Joaan bin Jassim Academy

16/12/2025
H. E. Lt. Gen. Max Arthur Nelsm, Commander of the NATO Defense College, and his accompanying delegation, paid a visit to Joaan bin Jassim Academy for Defense Studies, where they were received by Brig. (Or.) Rajeh Mohammed Al-Nabet, President of the Academy. During the visit, H. E. Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, Advisor to the

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs Launches the Defense Strategy 2025—2030

11/12/2025
H. E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, launched the Defense Strategy 2025—2030 during a ceremony held at Qatar Emiri Signal Corps. The strategy focuses on strengthening defense capabilities and enhancing interoperability among the forces through technological solutions and capabilities, as well as adopting

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs Meets Prime Minister of Terengganu, Malaysia

11/12/2025
H. E. Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of State for Defense Affairs, met with H. E. Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Samsuri bin Mokhtar, Prime Minister of Terengganu, Malaysia, and his accompanying delegation during his visit to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics