The EU–GCC Defence Technology & AI Forum, organised under the EU–GCC Dialogue for Economic Diversification II, taking place on the morning of 3 December 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
The EU–GCC Defence Technology and AI Forum will be a high-level platform to strengthen cooperation in AI-enabled defence technologies, dual-use innovation and next-generation defence capabilities. At a time when the European Union is significantly reinforcing its defence capabilities and industrial base, and GCC countries continue to invest in advanced defence technologies and innovation, the forum offers a timely opportunity to bring together key public and private stakeholders under a coordinated EU framework to explore concrete areas for future cooperation.
The forum is regional in scope and Qatar-centred in its delivery. As host country, Qatar will serve as the anchor GCC partner for the Doha edition and will have a prominent role in the opening, substantive sessions and follow-up, while the GCC Secretariat and other GCC Member States will be invited to contribute regional perspectives, national priorities and partnership opportunities.
The forum will convene representatives of the European Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS), the EU Delegation to the State of Qatar, EU Member States, European defence and technology companies, the GCC Secretariat, and relevant government, military, industry, investment and research stakeholders from Qatar and other GCC Member States. Its objective is to present the latest policy developments shaping the European defence ecosystem, showcase Europe's technological capabilities, and facilitate dialogue on practical industrial and innovation partnerships across the GCC, with Qatar serving as the principal host-country platform for engagement.
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