Official Statement of MND
18th January 2026
General Said CHANEGRIHA, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of People's National Army, on an official visit to the State of Qatar
At the invitation of Lieutenant General Jassim bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces, General Said CHANEGRIHA, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of People's National Army, carries out an official visit to the State of Qatar, starting today, Sunday, 18th January 2026, to participate in the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference "DIMDEX-2026".
Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, the General was greeted by Major General Hamad bin Ahmed El Nuaimi, Advisor to the Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, alongside the Algerian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Mr. Salah Attia.
During this visit, the General will hold discussions with Qatari officials on ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
Upon his arrival at Doha International Airport, the General was greeted by Major General Hamad bin Ahmed El Nuaimi, Advisor to the Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, alongside the Algerian Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Mr. Salah Attia.
During this visit, the General will hold discussions with Qatari officials on ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation.
