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.

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The final segment of the visit took place at the Qatar Science and Technology Park, a primary hub for technology-based entrepreneurship and commercialization. Their Royal Highnesses were presented with a briefing on QSTP’s role in fostering innovation, followed by a tour of the tech zone before their departure.

These engagements emphasize the mutual interests between Brunei Darussalam and the State of Qatar, particularly in supporting human capital development, advanced research, and the building of sustainable, knowledge-based economies.

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Their Royal Highnesses then proceeded to the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, where they received a briefing during a guided tour of the facility.

The visit included viewing one of QEERI’s advanced laboratories, highlighting Qatar’s research initiatives in energy security, water management, and environmental sustainability.

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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 and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman, today undertook a comprehensive tour of Education City, visiting several of Qatar’s premier institutions dedicated to knowledge preservation, scientific research, and technological innovation.

Upon arrival at Education City, Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed by senior leadership teams representing the Qatar National Library (QNL), the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), and the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP).

The morning itinerary commenced at the Qatar National Library, where Their Royal Highnesses toured its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive archives, which preserve rare manuscripts and historical items detailing the region’s rich heritage.

At the Qatar National Library, Their Royal Highnesses were also presented with a special briefing on The Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future.

The briefing highlighted a five-year national initiative (2023–2028) focused on restoring 40 hectares of mangrove areas and strengthening coastal resilience in arid regions.

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As part of their official visit to the State of Qatar, His Royal Highness Prince Haji AlMuhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and 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, this evening visited the Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy Qatar at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) campus.

Accompanying Their Royal Highnesses 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 AzZahraa’ Raihaanul Bolkiah.

Their Royal Highnesses were welcomed upon arrival by Cyril Klosek, General Manager of the Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy Qatar. During the visit, Their Royal Highnesses observed a youth training session and received a briefing on Qatar’s youth sports development efforts and coaching methodologies. During the visit, His Royal Highness interacted with a young Bruneian athlete who is currently training at the academy.

Established in 2019, the Paris Saint-Germain Football Academy Qatar provides highquality sports training for thousands of boys and girls aged 4 to 18 across premier locations like Education City and UDST. Led by Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)-certified coaches, the academy implements Paris Saint-Germain’s world-renowned playing philosophy to nurture young athletic talent and promote active, healthy lifestyles within the community.

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