Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani (born 1958) is a former government minister of Qatar. He is the son of Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani,[1] the granduncle (and father-in-law, through the current Emir's first marriage to Hamad's daughter Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani) of the current Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
| Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani | |
|---|---|
| Sheikh | |
 | |
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
| Spouse | Hessa bint Ahmad Al Thani (first wife) |
| Issue | Sheikha Jawaher Sheikha Mashael Sheikha Noof Sheikha Aldana |
| House | House of Thani |
| Father | Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani |
| Mother | Aisha bint Mohammed Al Suwaidi |
Biography
editHe studied at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
He was deputy of Foreign Affairs Minister (1986-1989). He was Minister of Information and Culture (1989–1992) then Minister of Public Health (1992–1995)[2] He was the Palace Affairs Minister (1995–1996).
He became Minister of State Without Portfolio (1996–present).[3]
In August 2020, Sheikh Hamad was elected as the new president of Qatar SC.[4]
Family
editSheikh Hamad is married to five wives:
Among his daughters are:[citation needed]
- Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad, married her second cousin, the current Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, has two daughters - Almayassa and Aisha, and two sons - Hamad and Jassim.
- Sheikha Mashael bint Hamad, married Sheikh Nasser bin Ali Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Thani, has two daughters and one son.
- Sheikha Noof bint Hamad, married to Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Thani, has one son.
- Sheikha Aldana bint Hamad, married to Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, has two sons.
References
edit- ^ "الشيخ حمد بن سحيم بن حمد بن عبد الله آل ثاني". AlThaniTree.com.
- ^ "QATAR — Profile — Shaikh Hamad bin Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani". APS Review Downstream Trends. August 28, 1995. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012.
- ^ "Qatar". Europa World Year Book 2004. Vol. 2. Taylor & Francis. 29 July 2004. p. 3504. ISBN 9781857432558.
- ^ "Sheikh Hamad is new president of Qatar Sports Club". 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2021-05-05.