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Qatari businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: حمد بن ثامر بن محمد آل ثاني) is the chairman of the board of the Al Jazeera Media Network, based in Qatar.
Hamad bin Thamer bin Thani Al Thani | |
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Born | |
Education | Qatar University |
Employer | Al Jazeera Media Network |
Children | 7 |
In 1987, Al Thani joined the Ministry of Information and Culture in Qatar as undersecretary to the minister of information until 1994.[1]
In 1996, he launched Al Jazeera.[2] Al Thani served as director general until the appointment of Dr Mostefa Souag and has served as president of the board of administration.[3]
He is a member of the ruling family of Qatar, the House of Thani.
Al Thani has a journalism degree from Qatar University.[2]