US Ambassador Highlights Strategic US-Qatar Alliance and Regional Cooperation

HE Timmy T Davis

US Ambassador to Qatar, HE Timmy T Davis, emphasized the strategic importance of the US-Qatar alliance, citing Doha’s willingness to engage in challenging diplomatic efforts and its unique ability to mediate regional conflicts.

In an exclusive interview with Qatar Tribune, Ambassador Davis discussed key aspects of US-Qatar cooperation, particularly in cybersecurity. He noted the critical collaboration during the World Cup to secure data and ensure the smooth functioning of systems. "We worked together to make sure all systems were secure, and people trusted their data was safe," Davis said. He stressed that the future of artificial intelligence (AI) will require even more robust cybersecurity measures, highlighting the need to manage AI's risks carefully.

On US involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Davis highlighted Qatar's significant role in supporting peace efforts. "Qatar has always been interested in the Palestinian cause and has provided humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza for years," he stated. Davis underscored Qatar's "outsized role" in mediation and its partnership with the US in navigating a path toward peace.