Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is a Qatari diplomat, economist, and politician who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Qatar since 7 March 2023 and Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2016. He has also been serving as Chairman of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) since 2014, and is a member of Qatar's Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investments (SCEAI) since 2014.
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Some of the key events about Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

  • 2013
    Appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar
  • 2016
    Elevated to the position of Foreign Minister of Qatar
  • 2017
    Played a key role in mediating the Gulf diplomatic crisis
  • 2017
    Accused of supporting terrorism by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries during the Qatar diplomatic crisis
  • 2017
    Criticized for Qatar's alleged ties to extremist groups in the region
  • 2018
    Faced international scrutiny over Qatar's labor practices and treatment of migrant workers
  • 2019
    Participated in peace talks between the United States and the Taliban in Afghanistan
  • 2019
    Defended Qatar's controversial hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup amid allegations of corruption
  • 2020
    Led Qatar's efforts to provide humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020
    Criticized for Qatar's continued diplomatic relations with Iran despite regional tensions
  • 2021
    Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar while retaining the Foreign Minister position
  • 2021
    Facilitated evacuations from Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover
  • 2021
    Faced criticism for Qatar's role in facilitating talks between the Taliban and the United States
  • 2022
    Contributed to negotiations leading to the Iran nuclear deal
  • 2022
    Played a significant role in hosting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
  • 2022
    Accused of using Qatar's wealth to exert influence in regional and international politics
  • 2023
    Mediated a prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran

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