| Qatar Amiri Guard | |
|---|---|
| الحرس الأميري | |
 The Amiri Guard during the visit of Ukrainian PresidentPetro Poroshenko in March 2018. | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Allegiance | .svg) House of Al Thani |
| Branch | Qatar Armed Forces |
| Type | Royal guard |
| Role | Public duties Royal security |
| Part of | Ministry of Defense |
| Garrison/HQ | Doha |
TheQatar Amiri Guard (Arabic:الحرس الأميري, also spelled theEmiri Guard) is an elitemilitary protection unit of theQatar Armed Forces.[1] Their barracks are located in downtownDoha.[2]
The unit's primary responsibilities include ensuring the security of theEmir of Qatar and theHouse of Al Thani. Members of the unit stand guard at the Emir's residence in the capital ofDoha and escort thehead of state to different events.[citation needed]
The unit providespublic duties on behalf of the entire military. It providesguards of honor during military ceremonies (e.g.military parades,state visits, and funeral honors). It uses British style honor guard rituals when providing a general salute or conducting any commands in general. Members of the guard are annual participants in theQatari National Day Parade.[citation needed]
The guard has had multiple opportunities to engage with its foreign counterparts. During a visit of Amiri Guard Commander Major General Hazza bin Khalil al-Shahwani to the Pakistani capital ofIslamabad, discussions of cooperation in the military field was held with PresidentArif Alvi.[6] In January 2020, the guard launched the two-weekAl Kawaser 2 drill with theSultan's Special Force ofOman.[7]