HH the Deputy Amir

Biography

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani assumed his position as Deputy Amir of the State of Qatar on 11 November 2014 as per an Amiri Order issued by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah was born in Doha, Qatar on 9 February 1988, where he received his primary and secondary education. He later attended Georgetown School of Foreign Service in Qatar, graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service.

In addition to his duties as Deputy Amir, His Highness serves in a number of other positions, including the General Supervisor of the Private Amiri Diwan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Qatar University, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment.

His Highness the Deputy Amir also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Social Welfare Foundation. He also supervises the Social and Sport Contribution Fund, also known as Da’am.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani was the Chief of the Amiri Diwan from 20 December 2011 to 10 November 2014.

On 4 November 2018, His Highness the Deputy Amir was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of QatarEnergy.

In addition to being a native Arabic speaker, HH the Deputy Amir is fluent in English.