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His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al Thani
Director of the National Museum of Qatar

His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamad Al-Thani serves as the Director of the National Museum of Qatar and is also a Board Member of ICOM Qatar.

In his previous role, he spearheaded the sponsorships programme for Qatar Museums, where he was responsible for managing internal and external stakeholder engagement for fundraising and joint activation development. During the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Abdulaziz played a key role in the communications function within Qatar Museums Authority, overseeing the growth and expansion of the department to ensure that all estates within the Qatar Museums Authority portfolio had the necessary media relations capacity.

With over six years of experience in the financial sector, Abdulaziz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his roles. Previously, he worked for the Qatar National Bank, where he implemented advanced data matching and collection practices to improve the experience of stakeholders and staff.

His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Heriott-Watt University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sustainable Energy from Hamad Bin Khalifa University.

His Excellency Mr. Mansoor bin Ibrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud
President of the National Museum of Qatar

His Excellency Mr. Mansoor bin Ibrahim bin Saad Al Mahmoud was appointed as Minister of Public Health on 12 November 2024. He has held several prominent positions, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) from September 2018 until his appointment as Minister of Public Health. During his tenure, the QIA focused its investment strategy on diversification efforts and investments aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. Previously, His Excellency held the positions of Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Museums, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Development Bank, and Director of the Investment Affairs Office for His Excellency the former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Qatar Airways Board of Directors, Chairman of Katara Hospitality, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council (QRDI), and the Board of Directors of Qatar National Bank (QNB).

His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance from George Washington University in the United States.

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