Morocco and Qatar Strengthen Intelligence and Security Ties as Abdellatif Hammouchi Receives Qatari State Security Chief in Rabat

RABAT (FesNews Media) — Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), Abdellatif Hammouchi, received on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in Rabat, the Head of the State Security Service of the State of Qatar, Khalfan bin Ali bin Khalfan Al-Batti Al-Kaabi, accompanied by a high-ranking security delegation.

Counterterrorism, Financial Crime, and Cyber Security

According to a statement from the DGSN-DGST joint pole, both officials commended the advanced level of bilateral security and intelligence cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Qatar, particularly in counterterrorism operations. Talks focused on expanding joint training programs, operational coordination, and intelligence sharing to combat transnational organized crime, financial crimes, and cyber threats.

Full Qatari Support for Morocco’s 2030 FIFA World Cup Security Preparations

During the meeting, the Qatari delegation expressed full readiness to share Qatar’s extensive expertise in securing major international sporting events—particularly the FIFA World Cup—and to place all necessary technical and operational support at the disposal of Moroccan security services to ensure the resounding success of the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Morocco.