Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani signing Rex Tillerson's guestbook, 2017
Born (1988-04-18) 18 April 1988 (age 35)
HouseThani
FatherHamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
MotherMoza bint Nasser Al-Missned
ReligionIslam

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: محمد بن حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني; born 18 April 1988) is a member of the House of Thani. He is the brother of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the son of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with his second wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned.

Early life and education

Sheikh Mohammed holds a bachelor's degree in international politics from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar in 2009 and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government ('13).[1][2]

Sheikh Mohammed is a former captain of the Qatar equestrian team,[3] and as such, had the honor to light the cauldron of the Doha 2006 Asian Games on horseback.[4][2]

Career

In 2010 Sheikh Mohammed led Qatar's winning bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, bringing the tournament to the Middle East for the first time.[5][6]

Sheikh Mohammed is currently the managing director, a board member, and co-chair of the executive committee, of the State of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (formerly Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee), the body responsible for the oversight and delivery of stadiums and related infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.[7]

In 2017, Sheikh Mohammed was appointed to the role of Secretary to His Highness the Emir for Investment Affairs, in which capacity he represents the Emir of Qatar in high level strategic and investment discussions with a particular focus on the US market.[8]

Sheikh Mohammed is the vice chairman of the Qatar Investment Authority board of directors.[9] He is a member of the Board of Trustees at Qatar Foundation.[10]

References

  1. ^ "H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Thani". www.iloveqatar.net. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Who's Who in Qatar: The People of Qatar You Should Know About". marhaba.qa. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Top 5 Most Eligible Royals In The Middle East". emirateswoman.com. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Archive News". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Qatar's bid for 2022 WCup includes cooling fields". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  6. ^ "2022 World Cup presents challenge for tiny Qatar". Reuters. 15 December 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  7. ^ "FIFA World Cup 2022™ - News - Board of directors for Supreme Committee announced". FIFA. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Officials". www.mofa.gov.qa. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Our Governance". www.qia.qa. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Board of Trustees". Qatar Foundation. Retrieved 23 February 2021.
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