Qatar: Emir Hamad and Navy UUV programmenote

Emir Hamad of Qatar is said to have approved in principle a plan to buy remote controlled mini-submarines or unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The following 362-word report sheds light on Emir’s position and on the position of Crown Prince of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani. It also tells the names of the companies that are expected to bid for the Qatari Navy UUV programme.