Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Qatar

World / International

Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership

Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership aimed at strengthening its military infrastructure. Regional escalations have prompted Gulf countries to reconsider their allegiances. Al Jazeera reporter Marah Rayan reports from the Global Security Forum.

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