At the Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatar Deputy Prime Minister Al Thani said Qatar will soon announce a new regional defense partnership to cooperate with neighbors on a fresh defense initiative. He said Qatar has recently reviewed its defense posture with emphasis on air defence, counter-UAS measures, cyber security and water-security. Al Thani urged stronger GCC cooperation, noting members have agreed on basic principles while maintaining independent foreign policies. He added US collaborat

At the Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatar Deputy Prime Minister Al Thani said Qatar will soon announce a new regional defense partnership to cooperate with neighbors on a fresh defense initiative. He said Qatar has recently reviewed its defense posture with emphasis on air defence, counter-UAS measures, cyber security and water-security. Al Thani urged stronger GCC cooperation, noting members have agreed on basic principles while maintaining independent foreign policies. He added US collaboration has bolstered Gulf defenses, saying expertise sharing and decades of military investment enabled the successful interception of over 90% of attacks during conflicts.