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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
MoI, Lekhwiya provide security support for UEFA Champions League final between Inter Milan, PSG
DOHA: As part of ongoing efforts to exchange expertise and strengthen cooperation in the field of sports security, the Ministry of Interior and the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) are taking part in the security support for the UEFA Champions League match between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), being played in Munich, Germany. This participation builds on the series of successes achieved by Qatari security forces in recent major sporting events, reflecting their professionalism and high level of efficiency in carrying out security responsibilities.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cybertrucks escorted Trump through the streets of Doha after his arrival in Qatar
Tesla Cybertrucks escorted President Trump through Doha after his arrival to Qatar. The President was also welcomed into the country by fighter jets. Trump arrived to Qatar on Wednesday as part of the first overseas trip of his second term. At least two Tesla Cybertrucks led the way for President Donald Trump after his arrival in Qatar. The bright red trucks — along with a red Audi — guided the president's usual motorcade through Doha. The vehicles appear to belong to the Lekhwiya, Qatar's special forces for internal security. Elon Musk responded to a video of the motorcade on X and wrote "Cybertrucks escorting @POTUS!" It's not Trump's first time being spotted with a Tesla. In March, he bought a red Model S sedan after Musk brought a selection of the EVs to the White House for a demonstration. The president was escorted into the country by fighter jets and welcomed with a red carpet after landing. The visit took place after several news outlets reported on Qatar's plans to gift the president a luxury 747-8 jet, which Trump would make his new Air Force One. Trump's arrival in Qatar is one of three stops on the first overseas trip of his second term. The trip is aimed at making business deals, along with addressing diplomatic issues like Iran's nuclear program and Israel's hostage crisis. Each of the Middle Eastern nations on his itinerary have also recently struck business deals with The Trump Organization. Trump landed on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, which the White House has said will invest $600 billion in the U.S. (though the actual amount could be much lower). On Wednesday, Qatar's state carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal to purchase 160 Boeing jets worth $200 billion. Trump is also expected to visit the United Arab Emirates during the trip. "The Gulf Nations are at the forefront of creating a stable, peaceful, prosperous Middle East," Trump said. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and other prominent American CEOs attended a US-Saudi investment forum on Tuesday. Tesla and the White House did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Cybertrucks escorted Trump through the streets of Doha after his arrival in Qatar
Tesla Cybertrucks escorted President Trump through Doha after his arrival to Qatar. The President was also welcomed into the country by fighter jets. Trump arrived to Qatar on Wednesday as part of the first overseas trip of his second term. At least two Tesla Cybertrucks led the way for President Donald Trump after his arrival in Qatar. The bright red trucks — along with a red Audi — guided the president's usual motorcade through Doha. The vehicles appear to belong to the Lekhwiya, Qatar's special forces for internal security. Cybertrucks escorting @POTUS! — gorklon rust (@elonmusk) May 14, 2025 It's not Trump's first time being spotted with a Tesla. In March, he bought a red Model S sedan after Musk brought a selection of the EVs to the White House for a demonstration. The president was escorted into the country by fighter jets and welcomed with a red carpet reception after landing. The visit took place after several news outlets reported on Qatar's plans to gift the president a luxury 747-8 jet, which Trump would make his new Air Force One. Trump's arrival in Qatar is one of three stops on the first overseas trip of his second term. The trip is aimed at making business deals, along with addressing diplomatic issues like Iran's nuclear program and Israel's hostage crisis. Each of the Middle Eastern nations on his itinerary have also recently struck business deals with The Trump Organization. Trump landed on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, which the White House has said will invest $600 billion in the U.S. (though the actual amount could be much lower). On Wednesday, Qatar's state carrier Qatar Airways signed a deal to purchase 160 Boeing jets worth $200 billion. Trump is also expected to visit the United Arab Emirates during the trip. "The Gulf Nations are at the forefront of creating a stable, peaceful, prosperous Middle East," Trump said. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and other prominent American CEOs attended a US-Saudi investment forum on Tuesday.
Zawya
14-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: MoI partners with global tech leaders to boost smart security and digital transformation
Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has signed several letters of intent with global companies in technology and digital solutions. MoI signed a Letter of Intent with IBM, a global leader in hybrid cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital services. Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani witnessed the signing of the Letter of Intent. It was signed on behalf of MoI by Assistant Undersecretary for Technical and Specialized Affairs, H E Maj Gen Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Sowaidi, with Senior Vice President for IBM's Marketing and Communications, Jonathan Adashek, signing on behalf of IBM. The move is part of efforts to boost cooperation with major global leading firms specializing in technology, in support of the MoI's directives toward accelerating the pace of digital transformation, advancing smart infrastructure, and energizing operational efficiency and technical preparedness, in pursuit of bolstering the national security system and promoting the quality of security and digital services. IBM is one of the renowned global firms specializing in providing cutting-edge technological solutions, including AI, information security, data analysis, cloud computing, as well as advisory services, whose solutions contribute to building secure and integrated digital ecosystems that underpin institutional transformation and strengthen the effectiveness of government performance. In a separate event, the MoI signed a letter of intent with Unplugged Performance, a company specialised in advanced performance systems and future vehicle technologies, in the presence of Minister of State for Interior Affairs. The Letter of Intent was signed on behalf of the MOI by Director General of Logistics and Supply Maj Gen Eng. Hisham Mohammed Al Qusaybi, and by Founder and CEO of Unplugged Performance Ben Schaffer. The agreement reflects MoI's strategic commitment to shaping the future of smart mobility, adopting innovative, sustainable technologies, and enhancing the operational efficiency of its security fleet. Unplugged Performance is a leading developer of advanced performance solutions for electric vehicles, improving performance efficiency and aerodynamic design. MoI signed another letter of intent with Dell Technologies, a global leader in digital infrastructure products and solutions. The Letter of Intent was signed on behalf of the MOI by Director General of Communications and Information Systems Brigadier Jassim Al Buhashim Al Sayed and by Vice President of Services Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Dell Technologies Lorenzo Lumassi. This agreement reflects MoI's commitment to strengthening collaboration with global technology leaders in support of its strategic vision to advance smart security systems and accelerate comprehensive digital transformation. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The National
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Qatari agents find 30 bodies of ISIS victims in FBI hunt in Syria
Qatar revealed on Monday it had found 30 bodies of ISIS victims in Syria, in a search carried out on the instructions of US investigators. The remains of people "believed to have been kidnapped and killed" by ISIS were found in the town of Dabiq which was once controlled by the militants, said Qatar's internal security agency Lekhwiya. The search came as part of an "international operation carried out in response to an official request submitted by the FBI to Lekhwiya", the security service said in a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency. It did not reveal the identities of the victims. DNA tests will be carried out by Qatari agents before "final results" of the search are announced, the statement added. There was no immediate comment from the US. Syrian help The Qatari agency said it carried out its mission "in full co-ordination with the Syrian government", which was said to have provided "everything necessary" to assist the search. A group of rebels led by former Al Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir Al Sham took control of Damascus late last year. ISIS once controlled large parts of Syria but lost Dabiq in 2016 as rival groups fought back in the town near Syria's border with Turkey. The group was declared territorially defeated in 2019. US journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, as well as humanitarian workers Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig, were among those killed by the group. John Cantlie, a British correspondent, was abducted alongside Mr Foley in 2012 and was last seen alive in propaganda videos in 2016. Qatar is also working with the US on ceasefire talks in Gaza and has revealed it is in talks to provide President Donald Trump with a new presidential jet, known as Air Force One. It denied suggestions the aircraft would be an improper gift.
