Qatar second top military spender in Gulf region
The global military expenditure hit a new high of $2240 billion, marking a 3.7% spike in 2022. Qatar has ranked as the Gulf region’s second top military spender and the…
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Qatar bolsters coast with new missile defence system
Qatar’s military spending reached $11.6 billion in 2021, making it one of the top spenders in the Arab world. Qatar inaugurated a new coastal anti-ship missile system at the new…
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Former Qatar PM warns of Israeli threat amid delay in nuclear deal revival
The Gulf state has long expressed its support for the revival of the nuclear deal. The delay in the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is posing a threat to…
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Qatar to deploy fighter pilots to Turkey for training as part of security agreement
Around 250 military personnel and 36 warplanes from Qatar are set to fly to Turkey soon for training. Some 36 Qatari fighters and 250 military professionals will be sent to…
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Reports on Qatar’s mandatory service at World Cup ‘misleading’: sources
As Qatar gears up to host Middle East’s first World Cup this November, it has partnered with various countries to help maintain the security of the event. Qatar’s national service…
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US hails Qatar’s ‘essential’ efforts in Afghanistan
The Gulf state had evacuated more than 70,000 Afghans and foreigners from the country. The Pentagon has renewed its appreciation for Qatar’s efforts in Afghanistan following a bilateral Military Consultative…
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Milipol Qatar breaks record with $163 million in deals
The 15 edition of Milipol Qatar is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2024. This year’s International Event for Internal Security and Civil Defence, Milipol Qatar 2022, secured successful…
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Qatar receives one of world’s biggest training ships from Turkey
The Gulf state’s military spendings reached $11.6 billion last year, making it one of the top spenders in the Arab world. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) on Thursday received the…
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Qatar receives second corvette from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri
The ships are at least 107 meters long and 14.70 wide with the ability to carry 112 persons on board and hold one NH90 helicopter. Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered…
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