Qatar Amir Attends State’s National Day Parade

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Thursday, December 18th, 2025

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Doha, December 18 (QNA) – HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the State of Qatar’s 2025 National Day parade, held this morning on the Doha Corniche, with wide participation from the country’s military and security forces.
Also in attendance were HH the Amir’s Personal Representative Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Speaker of the Shura Council Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, along with a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, heads of diplomatic missions, and official guests of the State.
The parade began with the national anthem and an 18-gun artillery salute marking National Day and the anniversary of the founding of the State of Qatar. This was followed by an aerial display by the Qatar Emiri Air Force, featuring strategic airlift aircraft, helicopters, fighter jets, and multi-mission rotorcraft.
A visual presentation then highlighted the capabilities of the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces, showcasing advanced maritime defense technologies and coastal defense systems.
Marching units from the Ministry of Defence participated, led by infantry from the Qatar Amiri Land Forces, Air Force, Naval Forces, Air Defense Forces, and Military Police, alongside armored vehicles, tanks, and air-defense systems. Units from the Amiri Guard, Joint Special Forces, Ministry of Interior, Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and other security entities also took part.
The parade concluded with international military bands from sisterly and friendly countries, including Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, the UK, and the USA, along with Amiri Guard Cubs, horsemen, and camel riders.