Qatar Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance to Secure Critical Technology Supply Chains

DOHA — Qatar has joined the US-led Pax Silica Alliance, a move aimed at strengthening cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals, and advanced digital technologies. The announcement was made on Monday as part of Doha’s ongoing efforts to diversify its economy and enhance technological capabilities.

The Pax Silica Alliance, launched last month in Washington, focuses on securing global supply chains for semiconductors, artificial intelligence technologies, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure. Qatar’s participation is expected to bolster its international partnerships in computing, cybersecurity, and innovation.

The alliance declaration was signed in Doha by Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmed Al-Sayed, and the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg.

Al-Sayed described the agreement as “a new milestone in the Qatar-US partnership, founded on trust, shared interests, and a unified vision for advancing stability and prosperity.” He highlighted the importance of supply-chain security in an era defined by artificial intelligence, rising energy and mineral demands, and rapid technological development.

“Qatar recognizes that the currency of geopolitical power has changed. Sovereignty is no longer just about protecting borders, it is about securing the supply chains of the artificial intelligence era,” Al-Sayed said.

Qatar is the second Middle Eastern country to join the alliance, following Israel in December. Other members include Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Helberg noted that the initiative represents “a historic opportunity for the region to shift from political rivalry to economic interoperability,” emphasizing the alliance’s potential to strengthen collaboration on critical technologies in a rapidly evolving global landscape.