The Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Wednesday.
HH the Amir was welcomed on arrival by Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom John Healey, Commandant of Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Major-General Nick Cowley, and a number of Senior Officers, military Commanders, and officials.
During the visit, HH the Amir listened to an explanation on the joint Qatari-UK squadron exercise. He also met with several academics and Qatari cadets at the Academy. HH the Amir also witnessed an air show of warplanes.
HH the Amir was accompanied by a number of members of the official delegation, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
Meantime, the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) of Qatar on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland in the field of cybersecurity, on the sidelines of the visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The Agency was represented by its President HE Engineer Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki while the British side was represented by Jonathan Allen, Director-General of Defence and Intelligence at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK.
The Memorandum aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation, exchange experiences, and develop joint capabilities to face the growing cyber challenges, in order to contribute to achieving the common interests of the two countries.
HH The Amir and Consort of HH the Amir HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani on Tuesday arrived at the Royal Horse Guards Parade in London, as part of their state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of HM King Charles III.
On their arrival at the Royal Court, they were welcomed by HM King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a number of Ministers, Lords, military Generals, and senior officials.
Following the royal salute and the playing of the national anthem of Qatar, HH the Amir, accompanied by HM King Charles III, inspected the Royal Guard of Honour.
After that, HM King Charles III accompanied HH the Amir and HH Consort of HH the Amir to the Buckingham Palace in traditional royal carriages, while the Qatari and British national anthems were played in salute to Their Highnesses, and the Royal Artillery fired 82 rounds.
HM King Charles III presented HH the Amir with the Knight Grand Cross, the highest British Order, in appreciation of the distinguished relations between the two countries. In turn, HH the Amir presented HM King Charles III with the Sword of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, the highest decoration in the country.
Consort of HH the Amir HH Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani attended the decoration exchange ceremony, which was held at the Buckingham Palace.
HH the Amir and HH Consort of HH the Amir also attended the official luncheon banquet hosted by HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla at the Buckingham Palace in their honour and their accompanying official delegation.
The ceremony, exchange of decorations, and luncheon banquet were attended by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and a number of members of the official delegation accompanying HH the Amir.
On the British side, they were attended by HRH Prince William of Wales, HRH Princess Catherine of Wales, and a number of royal family members.
HH the Amir also held an official talks session with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Wednesday.
Both sides discussed bilateral relations and the ways to boost them, to benefit at all levels from the opportunities available to both countries, especially in economy, investment, education and defence. They also took stock of regional and international issues of common concern, particularly the developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.