Doha, January 17 (QNA) - The Ministry of Defense, in coordination with all military authorities in the State of Qatar, announced the start of the work of the Unified Permanent Committee for the Selection of Candidates for Military Officers, under the follow-up and supervision of the head of the committee, HE Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Staff Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Salem bin Hamad bin Aqeel Al Nabit.

HE the Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Staff and head of the committee said that admission will be open for those wishing to join the various military authorities in the country starting from Jan. 18, 2024, for high school graduates for the current year only (2023/2024).

They must submit their applications on the committee's website in accordance with the terms and conditions in order to compete for a spot and be considered to join one of the military authorities in the State of Qatar, he noted.

His Excellency explained that unifying the process of registration is a step aimed at unifying efforts and reducing the burden on applicants under one umbrella that includes the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, Qatar State Security, Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), and the Amiri Guard.

The committee was formed of qualified and experienced representatives of these authorities to select the most suitable applicants according to the needs of each authority and to the conditions and standards that are published via the committee's website.

For his part, the head of the joint committee, Brigadier General Nasser Al Jaber said that the committee is keen to ensure equality and equal opportunities and choose the appropriate applicants who meet the conditions and standards of the military authorities. He stressed that the committee would spare no effort to ensure the best outcomes for students wishing to join the various military authorities in the State of Qatar and expressed gratitude for those working in all military authorities.

The head of the joint committee said that the accumulated experience over previous years as well as the long history of work enjoyed by its members gives them the great ability to properly work on the selection process for each military authority according to its requirements.

He pointed out that the committee keeps in mind equal opportunities among the student applicants, according to precise and transparent criteria in the selection process, with the belief that the human element is the key element of sustainable development that supports this generation to move ahead in achieving the best for this dear country as well as fulfilling the Qatar National Vision 2030 and in accordance with the words of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani; "Qatar deserves the best from its children".

Early registration gives students the opportunity to quickly register, freedom of choice and determination of the student's desires, he said.

To facilitate the registration process for the parents and students, he explained that registration has become available to the public by submitting via the electronic link from mobile devices, iPads or laptops.

He stressed the importance of completing the application after registering and avoiding delay, so applicants do not waste the opportunity. This would also give the committee a chance to review the application and complete the procedures for the applicant as quickly as possible due to the large number of applications that are received.

The head of the joint committee extended his thanks and appreciation to all the military authorities in the State of Qatar for contributing to the development of the committee's work in all fields and for the continuous support and harnessing of all capabilities to facilitate its work. (QNA)