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In a step that reflects the commitment to strengthening joint co-operation and developing strategic partnerships, the joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the multilateral 'Badr' project was signed Wednesday in Doha between Qatar's Ministry of Defence, the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the Pakistani Ministry of Defence, and the Turkish Ministry of Defence, the Defence Industrial Production Organisation in Pakistan, and the Presidency of Defence Industries under the Turkish Presidency.The signing of the MoU was attended by His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan al-Thani, Minister of Defence of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Minister of National Defence of Turkiye Yasar Guler, Deputy Minister of Defence for Logistics and Defence Industries and Technology Affairs of Indonesia Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, and Head of Turkiye's Defense Industry Agency (SSB) Prof Haluk Gorgun.The MoU aims to foster co-operation in the field of defence manufacturing, enhance defence capabilities among the four countries, and promote collaboration in technical defence training, as well as in research and development areas, thereby contributing to the creation of solutions and industries worthy of the evolution of modern defences.The MoU was named 'Badr', referring to the full moon, to signify how the four nations complement one another through this agreement, given its immense importance in terms of both defence and the economy.This MoU holds significant economic importance for the signatory countries, as it will leverage each country's capabilities in the field of defence manufacturing, achieving co-operation, integration, and the development of defence industry capacities, thereby meeting the needs of allied and friendly countries.This MoU will also contribute to broadening the horizons for defence co-operation among the participating nations, fostering the development of their relations within the defence industry sector, and strengthening multilateral co-operation, thereby supporting security and stability and achieving shared objectives. Other friendly nations may join the MoU, in accordance with criteria agreed upon by the four countries. 

Lekhwiya has developed a solar-powered system capable of harvesting moisture from the air and turning it into clean drinking water, offering a potentially vital supply for security teams operating in remote, contaminated or emergency-hit areas. Developed by the Internal Security Force’s Security Technologies Department, the system has been named “Badr” in memory of Second Lieutenant Badr Saad Mohammed al-Humaidi al-Dosari, who was martyred while performing his duties during the Israeli attack on Doha on September 9 last year. The announcement coincided with the first anniversary of the attack. Al-Dosari, who held the rank of Lance Corporal at the time of his death, was posthumously promoted to Second Lieutenant under the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. He was also awarded the Martyr’s Medal, Gallantry Medal, Military Duty Medal and Bravery Badge in recognition of his sacrifice. The “Badr” system draws humidity from the surrounding atmosphere, condenses it into water and processes it to meet international drinking-water safety and quality standards, according to Lekhwiya.  Atmospheric water generators generally work by cooling humid air below its dew point, causing water vapour to condense. The collected water is subsequently filtered, purified and treated before it becomes fit for consumption. Two versions of “Badr” have been produced to serve different operational needs. A compact indoor model can generate as much as 200 litres of water daily, enough to fill more than 600 standard 330ml bottles. A high-capacity field model can produce up to 5,000 litres a day, equivalent to more than 15,000 330ml bottles. This makes it suitable for large operational sites, temporary camps, disaster-response zones and locations where conventional water supplies are unavailable or disrupted. Lekhwiya said the system had been specially engineered to operate efficiently in environments affected by chemical or radioactive contaminants, strengthening its potential role in emergency and civil-defence operations. Its reliance on solar power also allows deployment away from conventional electricity networks, reducing dependence on fuel and supporting longer operations in isolated locations. The innovation brings together water security, renewable energy and emergency preparedness, while ensuring that the name of a fallen Lekhwiya officer lives on through a system designed to protect and sustain those serving in the field.

His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met Sunday with Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr Badr Abdelatty.**media[426392]**The meeting addressed the developments of the military escalation in the region and its serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, along with ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.It also discussed strengthening Arab co-ordination to confront current challenges.During the meeting, HE Sheikh Mohammed reiterated the condemnation of the Iranian attacks on Qatar’s territory, and that they are unacceptable under any pretext or justification, noting that Qatar has always been keen to stay away from regional conflicts and has sought to facilitate dialogue between the Iranian side and the international community.Dr Abdelatty called for de-escalation, reason to prevail, and a return to negotiations and diplomatic means to avoid further chaos.His Excellency the Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi meanwhile received a telephone call Sunday from China’s special envoy Zhai Jun.During the call, they discussed regional developments and ways to resolve all disputes peacefully.Zhai expressed his country's solidarity with Qatar.  

His Excellency the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Expatriates of Egypt Dr Badr Abdelatty. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral co-operation and ways to support and enhance it. They also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Lebanon, as well as efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, in addition to a number of issues of common interest.  

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call Saturday with Palestinian Vice President, Hussein Al Sheikh to discuss the latest developments related to efforts aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that Abdelatty expressed hope that international efforts would soon lead to a complete cessation of hostilities. He emphasized that ending the war would help alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza and improve access for humanitarian aid.He underscored the urgent priority of halting the war, ensuring that the Palestinian people remain on their land without displacement, and rejecting any plans to annex Palestinian territories. He also stressed the importance of preserving the territorial unity of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, initiating early recovery efforts, and beginning the reconstruction of Gaza.For his part, Vice President Al Sheikh highlighted the importance of leveraging the positive momentum created by the recent proposal from US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza. He noted that such momentum could be key in putting an end to the humanitarian catastrophe the Strip has endured for the past two years.

His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Thursday with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.During the meeting, they discussed the cooperative relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and the latest developments in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly the updates on the joint mediation to end the brutal war on the Strip, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest.His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed, during the meeting, the State of Qatar's aspiration to elevate relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt to broader horizons of cooperation and partnership between the two countries.Both sides renewed their affirmation of the continued joint efforts within the framework of mediation to end the war in Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, secure the release of prisoners and detainees, and facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid to address the catastrophic situation in the Strip.