Sheikh Saud Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hassan Bin Ali Al Thani was appointed on 11/11/2024 as Minister of State for Defense Affairs, succeeding Dr. Khaled Al-Attiyah.
In his new role, Sheikh Saud aims to enhance Qatar’s military capabilities and strengthen defense partnerships with global powers.
This In-Depth report delves into his defense priorities and approach to forming an advisory team.
Key points covered in the report include:
- Sheikh Saud’s strategic vision for Qatar’s military enhancement
- His views on artificial intelligence (AI) integration in defense systems
- Plans for key advisory appointments
- Insights on the new Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Lt.-Gen.) Jassim Al-Mannai’s contributions and views on defense partnerships
