Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani (prime minister)

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al Thani.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: عبد الله بن ناصر بن خليفة آل ثاني; born 1960^{[citation needed]}) is a Qatari politician, who served as the Prime Minister of Qatar from 26 June 2013 until his resignation on 28 January 2020.^[1] A member of the ruling family, he was Minister of State for Internal Affairs from 2005 to 2013.

Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
عبدالله بن ناصر بن خليفة آل ثاني
Al Thani in 2016
5th Prime Minister of Qatar
In office 26 June 2013 – 28 January 2020
Monarch	Tamim bin Hamad
Deputy	Ahmad bin Abdullah
Preceded by	Hamad bin Jassim
Succeeded by	Khalid bin Khalifa
Minister of the Interior
In office 26 June 2013 – 28 January 2020
Monarch	Tamim bin Hamad
Preceded by	Abdullah bin Khalid
Succeeded by	Khalid bin Khalifa
Minister of State for Interior Affairs
In office 15 February 2005 – 26 June 2013
Monarch	Hamad bin Khalifa
Prime Minister	Hamad bin Jassim
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Personal details
Born	1960 (age 63–64)[citation needed] Doha, Qatar
Political party	Independent
Alma mater	Durham Military College Beirut Arab University

Early life and education

He is the son of Sheikh Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. His mother is Sheikha Mariam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah who died in December 2019.^[2] According to royal ark web site, Sheikh Abdullah is the agnatic great–grandson of Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Thani,^{[citation needed]} who was son of Mohammed bin Thani; Abdullah is agnatic third cousin of the former emir Hamad bin Khalifa.

Sheikh Abdullah graduated from Durham Military College, United Kingdom, in 1984 and received a bachelor's degree in police sciences.^[3][4] In 1995, he graduated from Beirut Arab University, receiving a bachelor's degree in legislation.^[4][5]

Career

Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 3 December 2016.

Al Thani joined the Qatari military^[4] and was appointed as patrol officer at rescue police section in 1985.^[6] In 1989, he was appointed as security officer for stadiums at the capital security section. Then he became assistant commander for the support brigade in the emergency police section. He was appointed as commander for special operations brigade in the special security force department and as commander for the special unit of the special security force department. On 28 December 2001, he was named assistant director for the special security force department for operations affairs. In September 2004, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.^[4]

After serving in different posts in the government, on 15 February 2005, he was appointed Minister of State for Interior Affairs.^[4][7] He was named as Prime Minister on 26 June 2013 in a cabinet reshuffle, replacing Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani in the post.^[8] He was also named as Minister of the Interior in the same cabinet reshuffle, succeeding Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani as interior minister.^[9][10] His tenure ended on 28 January 2020.^[11]

He serves as the chairman of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy.^[12] A number of media outlets criticized his meeting with Fathi Hamad, a Hamas political leader, in April 2013, and speculated the risks of terrorist acts occurring at the 2022 World Cup.^[13] However, before the event took off, The ICSS (International Centre for Sport Security) assisted the State of Qatar for the safety and security concerns regarding the big sporting event, making sure the event is hosted with no obstacles in terms of safety of fans attending the event. The nation has been able to capitalize on unique relevant expertise in the security field as one of the countries with the lowest crime rates in the world (reported by the US Department of state that there have been no terrorism related activity in the country since 2020). “We have developed the safety and security handbook and guidelines for global and continental sports federation, conducted country threat and risk assessments for international tournaments and together with the United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT), in partnership with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)” said Mr. Steven Fleming, Head of Sport Event Security of the ICSS. The ICSS has also been co-leading the UN Global Programme on the Security of Major Sporting Events and the Use of Sport to Prevent Violent Extremism.^[14][15]

Personal life

Al Thani is married and has six children.^[5][16]

Honours

Al Thani was awarded Legion of Honor Award on 19 November 2009.^[16]

Ancestry

Ancestors of Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani (prime minister)
16. Mohammed bin Thani 8. Ahmed bin Muhammed 4. Khalifa bin Ahmed 2. Nasser bin Khalifa 1. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser

References

1. "The Qatari Emir accepts the resignation of the Prime Minister and appoints successor". Up News Info. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
2. "PM Imran Khan condoles demise of Qatar PM's mother". The Regional Times of Sindh. Karachi. 8 December 2019. ProQuest 2333871796. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
3. Rod Nordland (27 June 2013). "Qatar's Emir Names New Cabinet and Premier". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
4. Mirza Al Khuwaylidi (16 July 2013). "Qatar's new prime minister reports for duty". Asharq Alawsat. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
5. "Qatar's new prime minister appointed". Anadolu Agency. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
6. Habib Toumi (26 June 2013). "Profile: Qatar prime minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani". Gulf News. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
7. Attwood, Ed (30 June 2013). "Introducing Qatar's new Emir". Arabian Business. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
8. "Qatar PM replaced in cabinet reshuffle". Albawaba. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
9. Tuttle, Robert (26 June 2013). "Qatar's Emir Tamim Forms Cabinet Lead[sic] by Bin Nasser". Bloomberg. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
10. "Qatar's new PM Shaikh Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani". Khaleej Times. AFP. 27 June 2013. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
11. "Former Qatari prime minister resigned after clashing with emir". The Arab Weekly. 2 February 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
12. "SUPREME COMMITTEE FOR DELIVERY & LEGACY HOLDS 5TH EXECUTIVE MEETING". QFA. 6 July 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
13. "UK extremists linked to Qatar World Cup bid". 2 August 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2015.
14. "ICSS » ICSS Chairman: 'Qatar World Cup will see highest levels of security and safety'". Retrieved 18 March 2023.
15. "Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: Qatar". US Department of state. June 2020.
16. "Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani". Ministry of Interior. Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 18 August 2013.

Political offices
Preceded by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani	Prime Minister of Qatar 2013–2020	Succeeded by Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani