Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani
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| Mishaal bin Hamad Al Thani | |
|---|---|
| Sheikh | |
| Born | 2 July 1972 Doha |
| House | Thani |
| Father | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Mother | Mariam bint Muhammad Al Thani |
Mishaal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (
Early life
Sheikh Mishaal is the first son and oldest child of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and his first wife, Sheikha Mariam bint Muhammad Al Thani. He is the oldest brother of the current Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.[1]
Career
Sheikh Mishaal was named as the crown prince on 30 June 1995, three days after his father became the emir.
He was the chairman of the Al Rayyan Sports Club, and member of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC). He is president of the Arab Equestrian Federation.[4]
Personal life
Sheikh Mishal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has three sons and four daughters:
Sons:
- Sheikh Abdullah bin Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani - Member of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC).
- Sheikh Muhammad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Sheikh Hamad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
Daughters:
- Sheikha Rowdha bint Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Sheikha Mariam bint Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Sheikha Aisha bint Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Sheikha Sara bint Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani.
All members of his family are racehorse owners and closely involved in the Equestrian sports.
References
- ^ a b c d "The Line of Succession". APS Review. 19 September 2005. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani". APS Review Oil Market Trends. 22 September 2003. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ Christopher M. Blanchard (5 May 2010). "Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations". CRS Report for Congress. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "H.E. Sheikh Mishaal Bin Hamad Al Thani". iloveqatar.net. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
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