Friday, April 19, 2024

Photos: Qatar holds military parade to celebrate National Day

Qatar held a military parade on Monday to celebrate its declaration of National Day. 

The National March attended by senior officials of the state, ministers, members of the advisory Council and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Qatar.

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The parade begined with the entry of horses and camels, which lasts about 7 minutes followed by the largest air show by Qatari air forces, Major General Salem Al Ahbabi.

More: Qatar parades newly acquired SY-400 missile systems

During military parade were shown the latest Qatar’s military equipment and vehicles includes the  Apache helicopters, C-17, F-15 and Rafale aircrafts make a number of flights as it passes in front of the main platform.

The National Day is celebrated this year under exceptional circumstances when Qatar is still under sanctions imposed on it since June 5.

Source: Naseer Av
Source: Naseer Av
Source: Naseer Av
Source: Naseer Av
Source: Naseer Av
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Qatar Tribune
Source: Syed Muzaffar
Source: Syed Muzaffar
Source: Syed Muzaffar

 

 

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