Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America Kristi Noem in Washington DC on Wednesday.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in security fields, particularly in areas related to the exchange of expertise and security coordination between the two sides, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.
In another development, Qatar’s Police Academy is participating for the first time in the Basel Tattoo Military Festival, which will kick off on July 11 in the Swiss city of Basel.
This festival is considered one of the most prominent international festivals specialising in military and musical performances.
The festival is being held under the patronage of the Swiss Federal Department of Defence and under the supervision of the Competence Center of Swiss Military Music. Approximately 1.3 million viewers from across Europe watch it live each year.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Interior said that the Academy is preparing for a distinguished participation in this festival with a team of 44 students from the Police College.
The band has undergone two months of intensive training to deliver a performance that reflects an honorable image of Qatar and enhances its cultural and media presence on the international stage.
Head of the Military Parade Committee Captain Abdullah Ahmed Al Subaie emphasised that preparations focused on mastering motor and performative skills, as well as utilising music and silent movements in a contemporary style that matched the event’s scale.
He noted that it featured precise synchronisation between the silent infantry performance and the musical pieces performed by the Police Music Band, comprised of 67 musicians, providing a comprehensive audio-visual experience.
Al Subaie explained that the participation comes within the framework of the Academy’s commitment to representing the country in international events and highlighting the level of professionalism and discipline that distinguishes its members, a result of continuous training and specialized qualification.
He added that the team has previously participated in graduation ceremonies of batches of Police College students, in addition to its contributions to various national and community events.
