<h1>US Approves Preliminary Sale of Eight MQ-9B Predator Drones to Qatar for Nearly USD 2 Billion</h1> The United States has granted preliminary approval for Qatar to acquire eight MQ-9B Predator drones, valued at nearly USD 2 billion. This decision marks a shift in US-Qatar relations under President Donald Trump, who previously supported a boycott against Doha. The sale aims to bolster US foreign policy and national security by enhancing Qatar's military capabilities. Qatar, a significant purchaser of US military equipment, will also acquire bombs, missiles, and satellite equipment for the drones. The proposal now awaits US Congress approval, where lawmakers may influence the outcome. Meanwhile, the UAE's similar request for drones remains pending since 2020.