DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Boeing announced Wednesday it has opened its first office in Qatar to strengthen the company's business presence in Persian Gulf and Middle East regions.
The office in Doha will mainly house the company's Boeing Defense, Space and Security unit -- as well as provide a base for commercial aircraft business activities -- and improve its support to Qatar's defense forces.
"This new office is an important commitment that Boeing is making to Doha, the Qatari government and our customers in the immediate region," said Dennis Muilenburg, president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "It will enable Boeing to maintain the in-person contact necessary to further develop our close working relationship with Qatar as part of our overall strategy to build partnerships with our customers."
Boeing said it delivered two C-17 Globemaster III airlifters to Qatar's air force last year and is working closely with Qatar's armed forces to determine how the company can best meet the country's future military requirements.
Potential deals may involve maritime strike attack aircraft, reconnaissance rotorcraft and tactical aircraft, Boeing said.
