The United Kingdom’s (UK) Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, is in Doha to attend DIMDEX 2026 and hold meetings with senior Qatari officials.
The visit takes place within the framework of the growing strategic relationship between the UK and Qatar. Discussions will focus on strengthening co-operation in defence and industry, as well as exchanging views on regional developments of mutual interest.
The UK’s participation in DIMDEX highlights the importance of dialogue and international co-operation in supporting security and stability in the region, particularly in the current regional context.
In a press statement, Neerav Patel, British ambassador to Qatar said: "The visit underlines the strong UK–Qatar partnership and the value of close co-operation in defence and security in contributing to regional stability and addressing shared challenges.”
The visit reaffirms both countries commitment to continued collaboration and to further developing their long-standing relationship.