Doha, March 06 (QNA) - Head of the strategic capabilities sector at Barzan Holdings Eng. Anzan Khatem Al Naimi confirmed that the company's future vision aims to continue strengthening its business and partnerships, and expanding its programs and projects, through cooperation with partners at the local and international levels, which will benefit the military manufacturing sector in the State of Qatar. He pointed out that the company focuses on capacity building and human development projects, which aim to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology in the defense and security sectors.

In press statements on the sidelines of the company's participation in DIMDEX 2024, he said that the company is working to create new technologies to meet the growing needs of the armed forces and address the emerging challenges facing the defense sector.

He explained that Barzan Holdings, as the commercial gateway for the military industries in the State of Qatar, is looking for the best operating companies in order to create a strong system in the fields of defense and security, which achieves the goals of the state and contributes to achieving the Qatar National Vision related to economic diversification. He pointed out that the company supports small and medium-sized companies, and contributes to the creation of new sectors within the state, and thus provides new career and job paths and opportunities for learning and development, in addition to facilitating the building and transfer of knowledge.

He pointed out that Barzan Holdings was officially established in 2016, and was entrusted with the task of supporting the long-term development of human capital and the armed forces, through global partnerships that promote research and development, and investment in the development of innovative technologies.

He stressed that the company has proven since its inception its importance as a knowledge center and a genuine contributor to the development of the new generation of defense industry technologies, through its global projects and subsidiaries, and benefiting from the distinguished expertise in the fields of air, maritime and land security, cybersecurity, training and consulting, and combat systems to meet the requirements of the security and military sectors.

He pointed out that the company is committed to contributing to achieving the economic diversification and sustainability goals included in line with Qatar National Vision 2030; Therefore, it works to support local companies in various sectors to drive the wheel of growth and development in the country. He added that its efforts are not limited to developing the defense and security sectors, but also include supporting Qatar in achieving its local goals, while strengthening its presence on the global stage as a leading entity in the field of industries.

Regarding the company's focus on signing international partnership and cooperation agreements, he said that the company's international partnerships play an influential and essential role in achieving the company's overall mission and goals, which are to enhance the sovereignty of the State of Qatar, support its long-term development, and support research efforts and the development of innovative security technology in the defense and security sectors, and thus create sustainable value for the country.

He added that the company cooperates with many leading companies in the fields of defense and security, and this enables the State of Qatar to obtain the most innovative technologies and develop them, and create the best practices to ensure self-sufficiency in protecting the country's land and people, and opens the door to finding new and abundant sources of income for the country.

He also said that Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies (RBAT) was among those projects, which develops comprehensive solutions to counter the threats posed by the proliferation of drones. In the framework of this cooperation, he said that the company was working to develop the integration of Qatari systems - the command and control program - to deploy unmanned combat vehicles. He pointed out that Bindig, a joint venture between Barzan Holdings and Beretta Holding, develops cutting-edge and leading weapon systems.

Regarding the partnership between the company and DIMDEX, he said that the strong partnership with DIMDEX dates back to 2018, when Barzan Holdings was officially launched. He added that they signed partnership agreements with many regional and international defense companies in order to enhance the military capabilities of the armed forces, and support the security of the country and its protection. He pointed out that DIMDEX is a major annual event that brings together key decision-makers and industry leaders in the field of defense and maritime security, as well as thousands of experts from around the world.

The Chief Strategy Officer at Barzan Holdings added that the company, as the leading global defense and security investment group in the State of Qatar, it is natural for it to participate in this event to contribute to the discussions on the current local and regional challenges, explore partnership opportunities, and showcase the latest technologies and products.

He pointed out that, as the largest investment group in the fields of defense and security in Qatar, it is natural for Barzan Holdings to strengthen its partnership with DIMDEX, since both parties agree on the goal of strengthening maritime security in the region, especially through the exchange of knowledge and expertise to ensure the continuity of supply chains and global trade without interruption.

He explained that the company focuses on developing defense capabilities and investing in innovative and new technologies, which ensures the achievement of the strategic priorities of the State of Qatar. He pointed out that the strategic capabilities department at the company oversees the various product development programs at Barzan Holdings, starting from countermeasures to autonomous systems and artificial intelligence applications, in addition to building and managing customer relationships in many countries, starting from evaluating products and services, operations, assets and systems to ensure delivery quality. (QNA)