Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Thani
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Assumed office
27 January 2016
Monarch Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
Preceded by Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah
Personal details
Born (1980-11-01) 1 November 1980
Doha, Qatar
Political party Independent
Alma mater Qatar University
Religion Islam

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani (Arabic: محمد بن عبدالرحمن بن جاسم آل ثاني‎‎; born 1 November 1980) is a member of Al Thani family who has been minister of foreign affairs since 27 January 2016.[1]

Biography

Mohammed obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Qatar University in 2003.[2] The same year he began to serve at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs as an economic researcher.[2] From 2005 to 2009 he was the director of economic affair.[2] He was named manager for the project on supporting and developing small and medium scale state enterprises at the ministry of business and trade in March 2009.[3] He was named secretary of the personal representative of the Emir of Qatar for follow-up affairs at the Emiri Diwan in June 2010.[3] He was appointed the assistant foreign minister for international cooperation affairs in January 2014.[3][4] He was made minister of foreign affairs on 27 January 2016.[5] He replaced Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah in the post.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani". MOFA. 27 January 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "The 10th Al Jazeera Forum » Speakers » Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani". Al Jazeera Forum. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "The 9th Al Jazeera forum » Speakers » Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani". Al Jazeera Forum. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  4. ↑ Cinzia Bianco; Giorgio Cafiero (8 March 2016). "Qatar's Cabinet Reshuffle and a New Regional Approach". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  5. 1 2 "New Qatari Foreign Minister". Diplomat Magazine. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
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