# Singapore PM Middle East diplomatic visit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/singapore-pm-middle-east-diplomatic-visit > Updated: 2026-10-19T12:06:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong conducted an official visit to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates from October 18 to 22, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in energy security, economic resilience, and advanced technology. In Qatar, Wong met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit included co-chairing the ninth Qatar-Singapore High-Level Joint Committee and renewing a memorandum of understanding between QatarEnergy and Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry regarding liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon reduction technology. In the United Arab Emirates, Wong held meetings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with leaders including President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He participated in a high-level business dialogue in Abu Dhabi focused on artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and energy security, involving major entities such as G42, ADNOC, and Masdar to explore supply chain diversification and sustainable growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong conducts official visits to Qatar and UAE Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Qatar and the UAE to advance cooperation in LNG, carbon reduction technology, artificial intelligence, and energy security. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-prime-minister-lawrence-wong-conducts-official-visits-to-qatar-and-uae ### 2026-10-17: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong begins first Middle East visit to Qatar and UAE Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Qatar and the UAE from October 18-22 to strengthen ties regarding energy security, economic resilience, and bilateral trade. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-pm-lawrence-wong-begins-first-middle-east-visit-to-qatar-and-uae --- Cite as: Singapore PM Middle East diplomatic visit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/singapore-pm-middle-east-diplomatic-visit