His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah, Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab. Rahaman departed The State of Qatar after concluding a three-day Official Visit since Sunday, 8 November 2026 at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir of the State of Qatar.
Accompanying His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness throughout the Official Visit were Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda ‘Abdul Muntaqim; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Muneerah Madhul Bolkiah; Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Muda Muhammad Aiman; and Yang Teramat Mulia Pengiran Anak Faathimah Az-Zahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah.
Prior to leaving Doha, doa selamat was recited by Yang Dimuliakan Begawan Pehin Khatib Dato Paduka Haji Awang Hamidon bin Begawan Pehin Siraja Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Abdul Hamid.
Present at Doha International Airport to bid farewell to Their Royal Highnesses were His Excellency Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums; and His Excellency Abdulla Hamad A. A. Al-Marri, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Brunei Darussalam.
Also present was His Excellency Haji Mohamed Bahrin bin Dato Paduka Haji Abu Bakar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the State of Qatar.
The official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office to the State of Qatar serves as a historic milestone, marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the State of Qatar. The high-level engagements at the Amiri Diwan underscored the warm hospitality, deep-rooted friendship, and growing bilateral cooperation binding both nations.
During the audience with His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Royal Highness and His Highness exchanged views on strategic efforts to diversify the oil-rich economies of both countries and explored fresh avenues to expand mutual investment. These discussions were further reinforced in a subsequent meeting with His Highness the Deputy Amir, which focused on concrete steps to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the education, economic, and investment sectors.
In a broader geopolitical context, His Royal Highness commended Qatar’s vital mediating role in international affairs and discussed potential collaborations to channel humanitarian aid to Palestine. The discussion also looked toward the future, highlighting Brunei Darussalam’s upcoming 2027 milestones, which include His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years on the throne alongside Visit Brunei Year.
The high-level visit laid the groundwork for future collaboration and potential partnerships in research, innovation, and technology through exploratory visits to the Qatar Foundation, Education City, and the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI). Valuable knowledge exchanges were also made in specialized healthcare, social welfare, and community empowerment during visits to Sidra Medicine and the Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities. Furthermore, collaborations in youth talent development and athletic training methodologies were highlighted at the Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy. These collective achievements will continue to deepen mutual understanding, promote meaningful capacity building, and secure long-term socioeconomic benefits for the future generations of both nations.
News courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office
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