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Ministry Of Finance (Qatar)
The Ministry of Finance is the ministry responsible for handling Qatar's public finances. Ministers *Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, 1960–1972 *Sheikh Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al Thani, 1972-1992 *Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, 1992-1995 *Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, 1995-1998 *Yousef Hussain Kamal Al Emadi, 1998-2013 *Ali Sharif Al Emadi, 2013-2021 *Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari (acting) 2021-present See also *Politics of Qatar * Economy of Qatar References {{Qatar topics Government ministries of Qatar Qatar Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it sh ... Qatar, Finance 1960 establishments in Qatar Economy of Qatar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emblem Of Qatar
The national emblem of Qatar ( ar, شعار قطر, link=no) is one of the official symbols of the state of Qatar ( ar, دولة قطر, Dawlat Qatar). The emblem was initially adopted six years after the termination of the Protectorate#British protectorates, British protectorate, with the gained independence as a country under Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, and was designed under the reign the Emir of Qatar Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani in 1976. The latest version of the national emblem was unveiled on 15 September 2022 at the National Museum of Qatar. The new emblem also features the historical Qatari symbols found on the previous emblem: the founder's sword, palm trees, sea and the traditional boat, except all in the maroon colour placed against a white backdrop. The official interpretation published by the Amiri Diwan of the State of Qatar, Amiri Diwan (the sovereign body and the administrative office of the Emir) is as follows. Previous version (1976–2022) The previous nat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yousef Hussain Kamal Al Emadi
Yousef Hussain Kamal Al Emadi is a Qatari politician and businessman who served as economy and finance minister from 1998 to 2013. Education Al Emadi received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cairo University. Career In 1973, Al Emadi began to work as section chief at the ministry of finance and petroleum. Until November 1996, he was a board member of QatarEnergy. He was also a member of OPEC Fund's governing board. He served in many key posts, including deputy minister, at the ministry of finance, economy and trade until 1998 when he was appointed minister of finance. He replaced Mohammad bin Khalifa Al Thani in the post. In 2008, his portfolio was expanded as minister of economy and finance. He was the chairman of various public institutions, including Qatar National Bank, Qatar Steel, RasGas, Qatar Financial Centre Authority and the Doha Securities Market. During his term he also represented the State of Qatar at the International Monetary Fund, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministries Established In 1960
Ministry may refer to: Government * Ministry (collective executive), the complete body of government ministers under the leadership of a prime minister * Ministry (government department), a department of a government Religion * Christian ministry, activity by Christians to spread or express their faith ** Minister (Christianity), clergy authorized by a church or religious organization to perform teaching or rituals ** Ordination, the process by which individuals become clergy * Ministry of Jesus, activities described in the Christian gospels * ''Ministry'' (magazine), a magazine for pastors published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church Music * Ministry (band), an American industrial metal band * Ministry of Sound, a London nightclub and record label Fiction * Ministry (comics), a horror comic book created by writer-artist Lara J. Phillips * Ministry of Magic, governing body in the ''Harry Potter'' series * Ministry of Darkness, a professional wrestling stable led by Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finance Ministries
A finance minister is an executive or cabinet position in charge of one or more of government finances, economic policy and financial regulation. A finance minister's portfolio has a large variety of names around the world, such as "treasury", "finance", "financial affairs", "economy" or "economic affairs". The position of the finance minister might be named for this portfolio, but it may also have some other name, like "Treasurer" or, in the United Kingdom, "Chancellor of the Exchequer". The duties of a finance minister differ between countries. Typically, they encompass one or more of government finance, fiscal policy, and financial regulation, but there are significant differences between countries: * in some countries the finance minister might also have oversight of monetary policy (while in other countries that is the responsibility of an independent central bank); * in some countries the finance minister might be assisted by one or more other ministers (some supported by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Ministries Of Qatar
A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, generally a state. In the case of its broad associative definition, government normally consists of legislature, executive, and judiciary. Government is a means by which organizational policies are enforced, as well as a mechanism for determining policy. In many countries, the government has a kind of constitution, a statement of its governing principles and philosophy. While all types of organizations have governance, the term ''government'' is often used more specifically to refer to the approximately 200 independent national governments and subsidiary organizations. The major types of political systems in the modern era are democracies, monarchies, and authoritarian and totalitarian regimes. Historically prevalent forms of government include monarchy, aristocracy, timocracy, oligarchy, democracy, theocracy, and tyranny. These forms are not always mutually exclusive, and mixed governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Economy Of Qatar
The economy of Qatar is one of the highest in the world based on GDP per capita, ranking generally among the top ten richest countries on world rankings for 2015 and 2016 data compiled by the World Bank, the United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's economy has grown despite sanctions by its neighbors, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Petroleum and natural gas are the cornerstones of Qatar's economy and account for more than 70% of total government revenue, more than 60% of gross domestic product, and roughly 85% of export earnings. Qatar has the world's third largest proven natural gas reserve and is the second-largest exporter of natural gas. Energy sector Before the emergence of petrol-based industry, Qatar was a poor pearl diving country. The exploration of oil and gas fields began in 1939. In 1973, oil production and revenues increased dramatically, moving Qatar out of the ranks of the world's poorest countries and providing it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of Qatar
The political system of Qatar is a semi-constitutional monarchy with the emir as head of state and chief executive, and the prime minister as the head of government. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the partially-elected Consultative Assembly has a limited ability to reject legislation and dismiss ministers. The first general election was held in 2021. The hereditary emir of Qatar (currently, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani) holds nearly all executive and legislative authority, as well as controlling the judiciary. He appoints the prime minister and cabinet. According to Freedom House, political rights are limited. Qatar’s international politics is characterized by a strategy of balancing and alliance-building among regional and Western powers. It maintains an independent foreign policy and engages in regional balancing to secure its strategic priorities and to have recognition on the regional and international level. Legal system Sharia law is a main source of Qatari legislation acc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Sharif Al Emadi
Ali Sharif Al Emadi ( ar, علي شريف العمادي; born 3 January 1969) is a Qatari economist and businessman. He served as the minister of finance from June 2013 to May 2021. He also served as chairman of the QNB Group and is on the board of directors of Ooredoo, Tunisian-Qatari Bank, and Union of Arab Banks. Early life and education Al Emadi was born on 3 January 1969. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Arizona. Career Al Emadi worked in the banking control department of the Qatar Central Bank for eight years until 1998. He joined the Qatar National Bank in 1998. He was appointed the bank's chief executive in 2005, succeeding Saeed bin Abdullah Al Misnad in the post. Emadi was included in the ''Top 100 Powerful Arabs'' list in February 2013, coming in the 32nd place due to his role in the rapid growth and expansion of the Qatar National Bank. His tenure lasted until June 2013. He was appointed minister of economy and finance on 26 June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani
Muhammad ( ar, مُحَمَّد; 570 – 8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious, social, and political leader and the founder of Islam. According to Islamic doctrine, he was a prophet divinely inspired to preach and confirm the monotheistic teachings of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and other prophets. He is believed to be the Seal of the Prophets within Islam. Muhammad united Arabia into a single Muslim polity, with the Quran as well as his teachings and practices forming the basis of Islamic religious belief. Muhammad was born approximately 570CE in Mecca. He was the son of Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. His father Abdullah was the son of Quraysh tribal leader Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim, and he died a few months before Muhammad's birth. His mother Amina died when he was six, leaving Muhammad an orphan. He was raised under the care of his grandfather, Abd al-Muttalib, and paternal uncle, Abu Talib. In later years, he would periodically seclude himse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of Qatar
The Cabinet of Qatar is the chief executive body of the State of Qatar. The number of the cabinet ministers in 2007 was 13. The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on 19 October 2021 issued Amiri Order No. (4) of 2021 to reshuffle the Cabinet. References {{Asia topic, Cabinet of , title=National cabinets of Asia Qatar Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it sh ... Government of Qatar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah
Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah ( ; ar, عبدالله بن حمد العطية, born 1952) is the former deputy prime minister of Qatar and the head of the Emir's court. From September 1992 to January 2011, Attiyah was Qatar's Minister of Energy and Industry. Early life and education Attiyah was born in Qatar 1952. In 1976, he graduated from the University of Alexandria, Egypt with a bachelor's degree. Career Politics Attiyah started his career in 1972 with the ministry of finance and petroleum of Qatar. From 1973 to 1986, he held a post of the head of international and public relations at the ministry. From 1986 to 1989, he served as the director of the office of the minister, and from 1989 to 1992, as the director of the office of the minister of interior and as the acting minister of finance and petroleum.https://www.mof.gov.qa/en/Pages/Leadership.aspx On 23 November 1993, Attiyah was named OPEC president and a member of the OPEC's quota compliance committee. On 12 Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdelaziz Bin Khalifa Al Thani
Abdelaziz bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani ( ar, عبد العزيز بن خليفة بن حمد بن عبد الله بن جاسم بن محمد آل ثاني; born 12 December 1948) is a member of the royal family of Qatar, House of Thani. Early life Abdelaziz bin Khalifa is the first son of Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the eighth Emir of Qatar, and eldest child of the Emir and his first spouse, Sheikha Amna bint Hassan bin Abdulla Al Thani. Sheikh Abdelaziz is the elder half-brother of Hamad, the former Emir of Qatar. Career Abdelaziz served as oil minister and minister of finance between 1972 and 1992. Exile After leaving office, Abdelaziz began to live in France. In a news article mentioning a foiled coup in 2011 he was supported by 66 opposition leaders including 16 Thani in 2011. Quartet media reports that Abdelaziz is the head of the opposition. Personal life Abdelaziz married three times. The first marriage was with Sheikha Luluwah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
