Qatar

Lolwah Al-Khater is a Qatari diplomat and politician currently serving as the Minister of Education and Higher Education since November 2024. Previously, she held the position of Minister of State for International Cooperation and served as the first woman to be the spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs. An accomplished academic and former engineer, she has been a prominent voice in Qatari diplomacy, notably during the 2017 diplomatic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, while advocating for humanitarian aid and regional mediation efforts.

Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is a senior Qatari government official currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs. Born in Doha, he holds an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University and a Master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Lyon. His extensive career includes serving as the Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Qatar's Ambassador to Germany, and Chief of the Amiri Diwan. A key figure in Qatar's national development and sports diplomacy, he has played a significant role in securing international sporting events for the country and fostering cultural relations through initiatives like the Arab Cultural House in Berlin.

Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani is a Qatari politician and sports administrator who currently serves as the Minister of Sports and Youth, a position he assumed in January 2024. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he held a prominent career in football administration, most notably serving as the president of the Qatar Football Association from 2005 to 2023. He has also held leadership roles in the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation and served as a member of the FIFA Council and the AFC Professional Football Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Qatar University.

Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is a Qatari royal and politician who has served as the Minister of Interior of Qatar since March 2023. A member of the Qatari royal family and brother to the Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, he previously held significant security roles, including serving as the Commander of Security Operations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Educated at the University of Southern California, he has also been involved in sports administration as the president of Al-Duhail SC.

Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari is a Qatari politician who has served as the Minister of Finance since October 2021. Prior to this appointment, he held the position of Minister of Commerce and Industry from 2018 to 2021 and served as acting Minister of Finance earlier in 2021. Before entering government, Al Kuwari had a distinguished career in the banking sector, notably serving as the CEO of Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group. He holds a Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science from Eastern Washington University and a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Seattle Pacific University. In his current role, he has focused on economic development, including initiatives related to green bonds and the establishment of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Qatar.

Ali bin Samikh Al Marri is a Qatari politician and human rights expert currently serving as the Minister of Labour of Qatar, a position he has held since October 2021. Before his ministerial appointment, he chaired the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) of Qatar for over a decade and held leadership roles in various international human rights organizations, including the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. His tenure as Minister of Labour has focused on labor market reforms, the protection of migrant workers, and strengthening cooperation with the International Labour Organization. He holds a Ph.D. in political science and has authored numerous research papers on human rights, democratic transition, and regional political challenges.

Saad Sherida al-Kaabi is a Qatari politician and executive who serves as the Minister of State for Energy Affairs. He is also the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, the state-owned corporation responsible for the country's oil and gas operations. A petroleum engineering graduate from Pennsylvania State University, al-Kaabi has held various technical and leadership roles within the energy sector since 1986. He is recognized for his pivotal role in expanding Qatar's LNG and GTL production capabilities and has represented the nation in international energy forums, including the Net-Zero Producers Forum and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi is a Qatari politician currently serving as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Appointed to this position in June 2016, he became a member of the Qatari cabinet in January 2024. Al-Muraikhi holds a Bachelor of Political Science and has had a long career in diplomacy and government service. He previously served as the ambassador of Qatar to Italy and Greece, and held various roles within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Amiri Diwan since beginning his career in 1984.

Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the Emir of Qatar, the head of state, who acceded to the throne on 25 June 2013 after his father, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, abdicated in his favour. Born in 1980, he had previously served as heir apparent and deputy commander-in-chief of the armed forces.