Arab countries are preparing for the Olympic games that will begin in Paris in less than two weeks and some of them will be sending not only competing athletes but also military forces to assist in the protection of the world's largest sporting event. Qatar for example has already sent troops and they can be seenon the streets of Paris in photos published by the Interior Ministry in Doha. "Our preparations to secure the Paris 2024 Olympics are completed.
The force is entirely set to fulfill its mission," Qatari Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa Al Thani said. "You not only represent yourselves but all of Qatar, the Emir and the entire Arab, Muslim nation. 3 View gallery Paris 2024 ( Photot: Emmanuel Dunand / AFP ) After a clip of his meeting with the delegation was posted on line some people voiced criticism over Qatar sending troops to Paris but not to Gaza.
This is not the first time Doha and France have cooperated on matters of security. Qatari forces were involved in the security of the 2022 Soccer World Cup. The United Arab Emirates also trained forces to assist in security in Paris.
Interior Minister Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a post on X that he met with the delegation from the police and other security agencies heading to the games. He too posted a clip of that gathering including UAE troops participating in French lessons. In the video, the minister asks that the event be properly secured and that all visitors from around the world be treated properly and equall.