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FBI Delegation Visits Doha to Enhance Major Event Security

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A high-level delegation from the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group visited Doha from August 10 to 15, as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the United States and Qatar to enhance major event security ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The visit underscored the strong partnership between the two countries in the field of security cooperation. 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 cooperation to ensure safe and secure global sporting events.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FBI delegation visited Doha from August 10 to 15 at the invitation of Qatar's Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC).
  • The visit was part of ongoing bilateral cooperation between the United States and Qatar to enhance major event security ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • The delegation engaged with Qatari counterparts to exchange best practices, assess key legacy systems from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and strengthen technical cooperation.
  • The programme included site visits to Lusail Stadium, the National Command Center (NCC), the Tournament Command Center (TCC), and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy headquarters.
  • The delegation also observed a live anti-drone scenario demonstration.
  • The visit highlighted the technical briefing on QSSIO — Qatar's advanced real-time intelligence-sharing platform, and its integration within event-time decision-making workflows.
  • The visit was part of the broader strategic partnership between the United States and Qatar to advance global safety, stability, and cooperation through dialogue, innovation, and joint capacity-building.

Statistics:

  • The FBI delegation visited Doha for 5 days, from August 10 to 15.
  • The visit was part of the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the United States and Qatar, a key aspect of the broader Strategic Partnership.
  • The program included 4 site visits to key infrastructure components of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and 2026.
  • The delegation observed a live anti-drone scenario demonstration, highlighting the emphasis on security and counter-terrorism measures.

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