Government

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of the mother of HH Prince Bandar bin Mansour bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud.

Government

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attack that targeted an Emirati tanker belonging to ADNOC as it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and freedom of navigation, as well as a clear breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's categorical rejection of the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a means of pressure and calls for its reopening without conditions. It stressed that freedom of navigation through this vital waterway is a firmly established principle that is not subject to compromise, and that the continued closure of the strait endangers the vital interests of countries in the region and the global economy. The Ministry stressed the need to halt the unjustified Iranian attacks on the property of brotherly countries and, at the same time, reaffirmed the State of Qatar's full solidarity with the sisterly United Arab Emirates and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard its property.

General

Doha: Qatar’s Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military Entitiesannounced the opening of registration for Qatari men and women holding a General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent to join diploma programmes offered by military entities. According to an announcement published by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Interior, applications will be accepted from August 8 to August 29, 2026, for programmes leading to ranks other than officer ranks. The available programmes include the Technical Institute Diploma and Military Diploma under the Ministry of Defence; the Police Sciences Diploma and Emergency and Safety Technician Diploma under the Ministry of Interior; the Security Studies Diploma at the State Security Bureau; and the Security and Protection Diploma. The committee outlined nine admission requirements. Applicants must be Qatari nationals and hold a General Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. They must also be no older than 26 years of age when applications open. Applicants must be of good reputation and conduct and must not have previously been convicted of a felony or a crime involving dishonour or breach of trust unless they have been legally rehabilitated. They must also not have been dismissed from public service by a judgment or final disciplinary decision and must be declared medically fit by the competent medical committee. Candidates are additionally required to successfully pass the prescribed physical fitness tests and a personal interview before the selection committee. The committee noted that it may impose additional conditions or examinations whenever necessary. Applicants are required to upload several documents when registering, including a certified copy of their secondary school certificate or equivalency certificate for private schools, a copy of their Qatar ID, a copy of their birth certificate, and a certificate from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau confirming that they are not employed by any government entity. تعلن اللجنة الدائمة الموحدة لاختيار مرشحي ضباط الجهات العسكرية عن فتح باب التسجيل لحملة الشهادة الثانوية العامة أو ما يعادلها، للالتحاق بالجهات العسكرية (الدبلوم – الرتب الأخرى) (رجال ونساء)، وذلك خلال الفترة من 8 إلى 29 أغسطس 2026م. pic.twitter.com/OBph0hNlU6 — وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) August 8, 2026 Registration is available electronically through the Permanent Unified Committee's official portal. The announcement also provides telephone, mobile and WhatsApp channels for applicants seeking further information.