# Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani

_Qatari politician; prime minister and foreign minister_

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> Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani, also known informally by his initials HBJ, is a Qatari politician. He was the Prime Minister of Qatar from 3 April 2007 to 26 June 2013, and foreign minister from 11 January 1992 to 26 June 2013.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 August 1959 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Doha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Qatar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P106))
- **Education:** Cairo University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Qatar (3 April 2007 – 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar (2003–2007); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar (11 January 1992 – 25 June 2013); Minister of Agriculture (1989–1990) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734#P166))

## Questions

**When was Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani born?**  
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani was born on 30 August 1959 in Doha.

**What positions has Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani held?**  
Positions held by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani include: Prime Minister of Qatar (2007–2013); Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar (2003–2007); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar (1992–2013); Minister of Agriculture (1989–1990).

**Where did Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani study?**  
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani was educated at Cairo University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamad_bin_Jassim_bin_Jaber_Al_Thani) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q57734](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57734) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Qatar (5570842645).jpg by Foreign and Commonwealth Office (OGL v1.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prime_Minister_and_Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs_for_the_State_of_Qatar_(5570842645).jpg)

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