Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security. Our products and solutions help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity. Thales has 81,000* employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.Thales has been present in the State of Qatar for over 40 years and provides customers with technologically advanced solutions for the Civil Aeronautics & Space, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity and defence and security markets. Thales’ presence locally is continuously increasing, with the objective of serving the Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030), aimed at building an advanced and sustainable society which provides a high standard of living for the Qatari people.In March 2022, Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) and Thales have inaugurated the Thales Digital Competence Centre. Built on QFZA and Thales’ strategic collaboration agreement signed in 2021, the new centre will serve as a hub for digital innovation across digital security, mobility, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity sectors.
