Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani (born 11 January 1959) (Arabic: حمد بن جاسم بن جبر آل ثاني) is a former politician in Qatar. He was the Prime Minister of Qatar from 3 April 2007 to 26 June 2013, and foreign minister from 11 January 1992 to 26 June 2013.
Early life
Hamad was born in Doha, Qatar, on 11 January 1959. He is the fifth son of Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani. Through his father, he is the grandson of Jabr bin Mohammed Al Thani. Jabr was a younger brother of Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founding father of the modern Qatar .
Career
Hamad and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.
Between 1982 and 1989, Hamad was the director of the office of the minister of municipal affairs and agriculture. 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, where he supervised several successful projects and developed the agriculture sector.
On 1 September 1992, Hamad was appointed as foreign minister of Qatar by the 8th Emir. He was retained in his post when the Emir’s son, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani came to power in a coup in 1995. Hamad played an important role in the overthrow of the 8th Emir. On 16 September 2003, Hamad was appointed first deputy prime minister while retaining his position of minister of foreign affairs. On 2 April 2007, he was appointed as prime minister, following the resignation of Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Hamad also continued to serve as foreign minister. HBJ had vast foreign policy goals for Qatar during his tenure. Qatar was said to be “punching above its weight” under HBJ’s direction, but the foreign ministry was generally regarded as lacking the necessary infrastructure to live up to his aspirations.
Summary
| Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani | |
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Hamad in January 2012
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| Prime Minister of Qatar | |
| In office 3 April 2007 – 26 June 2013 |
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| Monarch | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Deputy | Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah |
| Preceded by | Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 January 1992 – 26 June 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Preceded by | Mubarak Ali Al Khater |
| Succeeded by | Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1959 Doha, Qatar |
| Political party | Independent |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Aljohara bint Fahad (1982–present) Noor Al Subaie (1996–present) |
| Religion | Islam |
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