Director of the GCO
Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani
Biography
Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani was appointed Director of the Government Communications Office (GCO) in 2021.
Responsibilities
As the GCO Director, Sheikh Jassim’s main responsibilities include:
- Coordinating with ministries and other government entities to present a unified vision and stance on the State of Qatar’s policies
- Strengthening partnerships with media and other stakeholders
- Forging strategic partnerships with global communications, tech and innovation leaders to support local talent development
Career
The GCO Director has held a number of other positions, including:
- Between 2019 and 2021, Sheikh Jassim was appointed Deputy Director at the GCO, playing a crucial part in supporting its mission and working closely with ministries and other state entities to develop their media and communication strategies.
- Between 2017 and 2019, Sheikh Jassim served as the State of Qatar’s Media Attaché in the United States, where he played a pivotal role in showcasing Qatar’s achievements in US media, promoting partnerships and strengthening ties between the two nations.
- Sheikh Jassim currently serves as a board member of Media City Qatar. He also oversaw the launch of the annual Government Communications Forum and currently chairs the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee.
Education
The GCO Director holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies from Northwestern University in Qatar.
Latest Engagements
GCO Director meets senior international leaders at Web Summit
GCO Director speaks to QNA about Web Summit Qatar 2026
Web Summit Qatar 2026 concludes an exceptional third edition
Director of the GCO highlights future of government communications at Web Summit Qatar 2026
GCO signs MoU with AmCham Qatar at Web Summit