His highness the Heir Apparent of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Date & place of Birth

Born on June 3, 1980 in Doha - Qatar.  

Academic Qualifications

GSC, Sherborne School, the United Kingdom, 1997.  

Graduated from Sandhurst Royal Military Academy, the United Kingdom, 1998. 

His Highness holds the following positions: 

• Appointed Heir Apparent on August 5, 2003
• Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.
• Chairman of the Supreme Education Council.
• Chairman of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology.
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of Public Works Authority and the Urban Planning & Development Authority.
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar Investment Authority.
• Chairman of the Board of Regents of Qatar University.
• President of Qatar National Olympic Committee.
• Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
• Deputy Chairman of the Ruling Family Council.
• Vice President of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment.
• Deputy Chairman of the High Committee for Coordination and Follow Up.
• Member of the International Olympic Committee.