Doha: In their editorials on Friday, Qatari newspapers highlighted a range of local and international topics, primarily focusing on HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's patronage of the 2026 graduation ceremony of military colleges.
According to Qatar News Agency, this event was described as a pivotal milestone in human development and the enhancement of the national security system. It also underscores the State's strategic vision for advancing military education, marked by the announcement of the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences.
The editorials emphasized Qatar's active role on the international stage, particularly in supporting global peace and security. This commitment is demonstrated through Qatar's participation on the Board of Peace, continuing a diplomatic approach based on mediation, dialogue, and the consolidation of peaceful solutions to conflicts.
Additionally, the newspapers highlighted Qatar's advanced position in civil aviation and its efforts to consolidate its status as a global aviation hub. Al-Raya stated that Qatar's celebration of the graduation from military and security colleges reflects a national vision that places human development at the core of security, making knowledge and training the foundation for national protection.
The editorial further highlighted the joint graduation ceremony of military colleges' cadets from several prestigious academies. HH the Amir's congratulations to the graduates were noted as a testament to a practical approach that believes a nation's strength is built by the hands of its citizens through sustainable investment in military and security education.
The establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences was also highlighted as a significant step reflecting a strategic vision aimed at unifying military expertise under an advanced academic framework. This move elevates military education to a modern university level, enhancing the armed forces' readiness to meet various challenges.
The parade of 534 officers from Qatar and countries such as Kuwait, Jordan, Somalia, and Rwanda was presented as evidence of the high status these institutions have achieved. Al-Raya concluded that Qatar's military and security colleges have long been regional leaders, attracting students from fraternal and friendly countries, and reflecting the country's successful model of combining development with a competent security system.
Similarly, Al-Watan daily highlighted the advanced level reached by Qatar's military colleges, describing them as among the best globally. It emphasized that these institutions are a main pillar of Qatar Armed Forces under the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The paper noted the development of military colleges since their establishment, highlighting the evolution of military and academic programs to meet contemporary changes. Concluding its editorial, Al-Watan recognized the establishment of Tamim bin Hamad University for Military and Technology Sciences as a turning point in military education, advancing it to align with contemporary scientific and technological developments.