Sheikh Tamim Centre for Innovation to open at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK

The Ministry of Defence said the centre reflects the depth of the strategic partnership and strong defence ties between Qatar and the UK. The foundation stone for Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Innovation was laid at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK on Monday.Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, led the Qatari delegation at the ceremony.The Ministry of Defence said on Monday that the centre reflects the depth of the strategic partnership and strong defence ties between Qatar and the UK.It described the centre as a “qualitative addition” to the Academy’s education and training environment, supporting innovation and developing the cognitive and academic capabilities of students and military personnel. Among others, the ceremony was attended by Luke Pollard, UK Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry, Major General Nick Cowley, Commander of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and General Sir Roland Walker, Chief of the General Staff of the British Army.نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء ووزير الدولة لشؤون الدفاع يزور أكاديمية ساندهيرست العسكرية الملكية قام سعادة نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء ووزير الدولة لشؤون الدفاع بزيارة إلى أكاديمية ساندهيرست العسكرية الملكية بالمملكة المتحدة، حيث كان في استقبال سعادته والوفد المرافق له اللواء نيك كولي،… pic.twitter.com/msLZhHUyl7— وزارة الدفاع – دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) September 14, 2026 The Ministry of Defence said that the centre would strengthen the Academy’s education and training environment by supporting innovation and developing the academic and cognitive skills of students and military personnel.The visit also focused on strengthening military cooperation and collaboration in academic qualification and training. “During the visit, discussions were held on avenues for military cooperation between the two friendly countries, as well as means of enhancing collaboration in the fields of academic qualification and training, alongside addressing a number of topics of mutual interest,” said the statement.Sheikh Saoud also met Qatari officer candidates and students studying at the Academy.The ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom, along with senior Qatari and British officers and officials.