Who is Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani?
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed Bin Thani Al Thani also informally by his initials HBJ is a Qatari politician. From April 3, 2007, to June 26, 2013, he was the Prime Minister of Qatar. And foreign minister from January 11, 1992, to June 26, 2013.
How Old Is Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani?
He is 63 years old as of March 2023, having been born on August 30, 1959, in Doha, Qatar. Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Bebe Rexha, Cameron Diaz, Capri Everitt, Tyler Funke, and many more.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Family
Who are Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Parents?
He was born to Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (Father). However, his mother’s name and whereabouts are not mentioned on the internet.
Does Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani have Siblings?
News on the internet shows that he is the fifth son of Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Education
Information regarding where he received his high school/college education is not mentioned on the internet.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani’s Marital Status
He is married twice as he has two wives. First, he is married to the love of his life Sheikha Jawaher bint Fahad Al Thani, they married in 1982. Second, he is married to the love of his life Sheikha Noor Al Subaie, they married in 1996.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Kids
He has 15 kids, seven sons, and eight daughters. His kids’ go by the name of; Sheikh Jaber bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Fahad bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Falah bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Maryam bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Al Anoud bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Noor bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Lamya bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Sharifa bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha May bint Hamad Al Thani, Sheikha Hayfa bint Hamad Al Thani, and Sheikha Alya bint Hamad Al Thani.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani’s Career
He was the director of the office of the minister of municipa’sl affairs and agriculture between 1982 and 1989. In July 1989, he was appointed minister of municipal affairs and agriculture. And in May 1990 he was appointed deputy minister of electricity and water along with his post as minister of municipal affairs and agriculture. There, he supervised several successful projects and developed the agricultural sector. On September 1, 1992, he was appointed as foreign minister of Qatar by the 8th Emir. He was retained in his post in 1995 when the Emir’s son Hamas bin Khalifa Al Thani came to power in a coup.
Moreover, he played an important role in the overthrow of the 8th Emir. On September 16, 2003, he was appointed first deputy prime minister while retaining his position of minister of foreign affairs. He was then appointed prime minister on April 2, 2007, following the resignation of Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani. Also, he continued to serve as foreign minister. HBJ had vast foreign policy goals for Qatar during his tenure. Hamad was reported to have had strong connections with the US government. He serves on the International Advisory Council of the Brookings Institution and chairs the International Advisory Council of the Brookings Doha Centre.
Career Continuation
Additionally, he has held several other key positions. This includes; a member of the supreme defense council, which was established in 1996; head of Qatar’s permanent committee for the support of al Quds, which was formed in 1998; member of the permanent constitution committee, formed in 1999; member of the ruling family council, which was established in 2000; and member of the supreme council for the investment of the reserves of the state, which was established in 2000. From 1995 to 2013, Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was the first Arab politician received by Nicolas Sarkozy. This was after the letter’s election to the French presidency in May 2007.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani abdicated as Emir of Qatar on June 25, 2013, on the next day, June 26th, Hamad resigned from office. He was thus replaced by Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani as prime minister[13] and by Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah as foreign minister. Also, on July 3, Hamad was relieved from the post of deputy head of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). It was under HBJ that Qatar began assisting rebels in Syria by supplying them with arms. In March 2022, HBJ said to a Qatari television that the Military Operations Command in Jordan and Turkey have spent $2 trillion to remove Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.
Mediation Efforts
HBJ has worked actively to settle political conflicts in both Africa and the Middle East over the last 20 years. In 2010, he led the mediation efforts that resulted in the signing of a peace agreement between Eritrea and Djibouti to settle their border dispute. And thereby paving the way for broader peace talks to end the six-year conflict in the region. In 2009, he assisted in the settlement agreement between Sudan and Chad.
In December 2005, the civil war in Chad began. And on February 8, 2006, the Tripoli agreement was signed which temporarily stopped the fighting. That same year, he participated in brokering a peace agreement to end the conflict in Darfur (“The Goodwill and Confidence Building Pact”) between the government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement. In 2007, he participated in the mediation of a ceasefire in Yemen between the Government of Yemen and the Houthi Movement.
Mediation Continuation
That same year, he helped organize the Lebanese national dialogue and the peace agreement between various Lebanese political groups to end the worst internal fighting in Lebanon since the civil war of 1975-1990. In 1998, he was instrumental in creating the peace settlement between Sudan and Eritrea. In 1996, he worked to settle a brief war between Eritrea and Yemen over the Hnaish Islands. Moreover, he has been involved in ongoing efforts between Fatah and Hamas. Inorder to achieve Palestinian reconciliation to activate the peace process with Israel.
In November 2010, he launched the Humanitarian Appeal 2011 in Doha. Together with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The initiative was attended by 85 representatives of 85 representatives from EU Member States, the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, beneficiary countries, the UN, and NGOs. And it was set to help improve the living conditions for millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world.
Business and Wealth
He is one of the richest people in the world, having overseen Qatar’s $230 billion sovereign wealth fund until 2013. British tabloids have named him “the man who brought London”. His holdings in London include the Shard, Harrods, and InterContinental London Park Lane.[27] He also owns the football club Paris Saint-Germain. It was reported that Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani bought Banque Internationale a Luxembourg and KBL European Private Bankers via Precision Capital. Thus making it one of the largest banking groups in Luxembourg.
Donations
The Times reported in June 2022, that between 2011 and 2015 Prince Charles accepted €3 million in cash from Hamad. The funds were said to be in the form of €500 notes, handed over in person in three tranches, in a suitcase, holdall, and Fortnum & Mason carrier bags.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani’s Height and Measurements
Adding up to his well-built body is a height of 6ft 0 inches (1.83m) and has an unknown weight.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani’s Salary and Net Worth
His salary is not mentioned on the internet and has a net worth of $1.1 billion.
