Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani
Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar. He plays a crucial role in shaping Qatar's defense policies and international military relations. In July 2023, he signed an agreement with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding Qatar's unconditional donation of a Boeing jet to the Pentagon, which is expected to be utilized as a new Air Force One after upgrades. This agreement highlights the cooperative military relationship between Qatar and the United States.
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Hegseth met with his Qatari counterpart, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, at the Pentagon.
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Hegseth made the announcement during a meeting with his Qatari counterpart Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the Pentagon.
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United States:
Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani expressed that the establishment of the Qatar Emiri Air Force facility strengthens interoperability and enhances joint readiness.
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Qatar’s Minister of Defense Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called the Gaza peace deal a historic achievement.
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Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s deputy prime minister and minister of state for defense affairs, signed the agreement for the jet donation.
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