Qatar
US, Qatar deepen security co-operation ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
August 19, 2025 | 11:50 PM
A delegation from the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) of the US’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) visited Doha from August 10-15 at the invitation of Qatar’s Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC), as part of ongoing bilateral co-operation to enhance major event security ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.The visit underscored the strong and growing partnership between the US and Qatar in the field of security co-operation, a statement from the US embassy in Doha said Tuesday.During their stay, the FBI delegation engaged with Qatari counterparts to exchange best practices, assess key legacy systems from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and strengthen technical co-operation to ensure safe and secure global sporting events.The programme included site visits to Lusail Stadium, the National Command Centre, the Tournament Command Centre, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy headquarters.The delegation also observed a live anti-drone scenario demonstration.A highlight of the visit was a technical briefing on QSSIO – Qatar’s advanced real-time intelligence-sharing platform, and its integration within event-time decision-making workflows.This visit was part of the broader strategic partnership between the US and Qatar to advance global safety, stability, and co-operation through dialogue, innovation, and joint capacity-building, the statement added.
August 19, 2025 | 11:50 PM