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Tribune News Network
Doha
BARZAN Holdings, the first defence and security company responsible for empowering the military capabilities of the Qatar Armed Forces, has concluded its participation in DIMDEX 2018, with the signing of seven more agreements with leading international defence companies from around the world.
According to military and civilian delegates visiting the impressive Barzan Holdings pavilion at DIMDEX, Barzan Holdings' presence has been a huge boost for the maritime security exhibition.
On the third day of DIMDEX, Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies (RBAT), which is Barzan Holdings' joint venture (JV) with German defence company Rheinmetall AG, signed four agreements.
RBAT signed a notice to proceed to build an ammunition production plant in Qatar to produce various types of ammunition, ranging from medium calibre rounds to aircraft bombs and missile assembly. It is expected that over 200 skilled jobs will be directly generated in connection with the plant.
An MoU was signed between RBAT, Barzan Holdings and other Ministry of Defence stakeholders to produce explosive ordnance in Qatar and provide formal training in explosive ordnance to specialists.
Furthermore, RBAT signed an agreement to establish a highly realistic lazer training solution that will simulate live training scenarios within a mock urban environment to help ensure that Qatari National Service Cadets are prepared in the best possible way to serve the State of Qatar. The agreement was signed in the presence of the commander of Qatar's National Service.
RBAT also signed an agreement with the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces to provide critical infrastructure protection to safeguard military and economic sites in Qatar, including fully integrated security and surveillance systems.
Barzan Holdings signed two agreements with Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), first to develop research related to defence and security with the support of QSTP's facilities, and second for Barzan Holdings to rent a 40,000m2 dedicated space for R&D at QSTP's 'Tech 4' building, exclusively for the use of Barzan Holdings and its JV companies.
The signing ceremony was been conducted in the presence of Dr Hamad al Ibrahim, chairman of QSTP. Dr Ibrahim stated,"We are in continuous collaboration with different military and security sectors in Qatar for experimentation in many specialised areas of research in line with Qatar's present and future needs."
During the three days of DIMDEX, Barzan Holdings has signed a total of 24 agreements with international partners.
