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His Excellency
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani bin Khalid Al Thani
Born31 August 1976
Doha
CitizenshipQatar
OccupationChief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC)

Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani bin Khalid Al-Thani (born August 31, 1976) is a member of the House of Al Thani ,Qatar's ruling family..[1] He currently serves as the chief executive officer of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC)[2]

Early life and education

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Sheikh Abdulaziz was born in Doha, Qatar, to Sheikh Thani bin Khalid Al-Thani and Mrs. Hessa bin Hussein bin Abdullah Alsadah[1]. He graduated in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, majoring in information systems, from the American University in Washington, DC.[3]

Career

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Energy and Media

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Prior to his role in media, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani bin Khalid Al Thani served as the head of Qatar Petroleum (Now Qatar Energy)'s recruitment department between 2006 and 2012.[3][4]

In 2012, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani bin Khalid Al Thani was named Assistant Director of Qatar TV [4][5]. By 2013, he had advanced to the position of Director [4][5].

Qatar Media Corporation

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Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani bin Khalid Al Thani was appointed as the CEO for Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) by an Amiri resolution issued by the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on October 20, 2021. This decision was implemented and enforced from the date of issuance and was published in the Official Gazette[2][6] [7] .

Pre-World Cup 2022
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As the newly appointed CEO of Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), he has been actively involved in promoting innovation within the media sector. He has emphasised the importance of media as both a message and content[8], focusing on its critical role in community development. Under his leadership, QMC has worked towards enhancing its digital presence and improving the quality of its media outputs to reflect Qatar's culture and values. This approach aligns with the broader goals of fostering innovation and leveraging media's influence to contribute to societal development. [9] During his leadership QMC won three awards at the Gulf Radio and Television Festival[10] To ensuring comprehensive media coverage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani, along with the chairman of QMC, began preparations by hosting the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the GCC information ministers at Lusail Cultural Village.[11].They coordinated efforts to strategize and optimize media coverage for the event.

Subsequently, Sheikh Abdulaziz led the planning and execution of media coverage for the World Cup, focusing on producing World Cup related radio and television programs for both traditional and digital platforms.[12][13]. Following the event, Sheikh Abdulaziz stated that the World Cup had received distinguished media coverage, reflecting the success of the coordinated efforts and advanced planning by QMC.[14] [15].

Post-World Cup 2022
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immediately after the world cup, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani endorsed a QMC initiative aimed at training content creators. He is a strong proponent of this effort, viewing it as a vital opportunity for Qatari media to continually advance and remain in sync with contemporary trends.[16] He emphasises the importance of enhancing the capabilities of QMC staff to meet the evolving demands of the media industry. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote innovation and adaptability within the organization, ensuring that QMC remains competitive and capable of producing high-quality content with training programs designed to improve both technical skills and strategic thinking.[17][18]

Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani advocates for increased cooperation among Arab nations and countries globally, including China. In November 2023, he met with the Chinese embassy's chargé d'affaires as part of preparations for the QMC delegation's participation in the Arab-Chinese Forum for Radio and Television.[19]

In 2024 Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani efforts were focused on strengthening Gulf cooperation at the media level through the 8th meeting of GCC media training officials held by QMC.[20].

On the academic and political levels, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani has engaged in various initiatives, including signing a memorandum of understanding between QMC and the University of Doha for Science and Technology in February 2024[21][22][23], chairing a meeting of Undersecretaries of GCC Information Ministries hosted by Qatar in March 2024[24][25] , and discussing a joint action plan with Qatar University in May 2024[26]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Executive bios of prominent people and decision makers in Arabia". Dhow Net. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b QNA, Qatar News Agency (20 October 2021). "HH the Amir Issues Amiri Decision Appointing CEO of Qatar Media Corporation". www.qna.org.qa.
  3. ^ a b Newspaper, The Peninsula (4 February 2014). "Who's who: Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Thani Al Thani, Director, Gulf Drilling International". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "من نحن - الرئيس التنفيذي للمؤسسة القطرية للإعلام" [About Us - CEO]. Qatar Media Corporation (in Arabic). Retrieved 25 August 2024. The website states that Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani was the head of Qatar Petroleum's recruitment department from 2006 to 2012.
  5. ^ a b "تعيين عبد العزيز بن ثاني آل ثاني رئيساً تنفيذياً للمؤسسة القطرية للإعلام" [Appointment of Abdulaziz bin Thani Al Thani as Executive Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation.] (in Arabic). AlAraby AlJadeed. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  6. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (20 October 2021). "Amir appoints new CEO of Qatar Media Corporation". thepeninsulaqatar.com.
  7. ^ Tribune, Qatar (21 October 2021). "Amir appoints new CEO for Qatar Media Corporation". Qatar Tribune.
  8. ^ QNA, Qatar News Agency (4 August 2022). "CEO of Qatar Media Corporation Asserts Importance of Media as Message And Content". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  9. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (4 August 2022). "Qatar Media Corporation committed to innovation in media: CEO". thepeninsulaqatar.com.
  10. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (25 June 2022). "Qatar Media Corp wins three awards at Gulf Radio and Television Festival in 2022". Gulf Times.
  11. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (5 December 2022). "Qatar Media Corporation hosts Gulf Information Ministers". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  12. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (18 September 2022). "QMC all set for exceptional coverage of World Cup: CEO". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  13. ^ Reporter, By Ayman Adly/Staff (2 November 2022). "QMC plans outstanding radio, TV coverage for World Cup". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  14. ^ QNA, Qatar News Agency (17 December 2022). "Qatar 2022/ CEO of Qatar Media Corporation to QNA: World Cup has Received Distinguished Media Coverage". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  15. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (18 December 2022). "CEO of Qatar Media Corporation: World Cup has received distinguished media coverage". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  16. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (4 January 2023). "QMC to train content creators". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  17. ^ QNA, Qatar News Agency (1 March 2023). "QMC CEO: QMC Prioritizes Employees' Planning and Executive Skills Development". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  18. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (2 March 2023). "QMC prioritises employees' skills development: CEO". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  19. ^ Newspaper, Gulf Times (14 November 2023). "QMC CEO receives Chinese embassy charge d'affaires". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  20. ^ Lamari, Tawfik (28 February 2024). "QMC holds 8th meeting of GCC media training officials". Gulf Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  21. ^ QNA, Qatar News Agency (17 February 2024). "QMC, UDST Sign MoU to Develop Education in Media, Technology Fields". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  22. ^ Alingal, Shafeeq (18 February 2024). "QMC, UDST sign MoU to foster cooperation in digital communication and media production". Gulf Times. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  23. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (18 February 2024). "QMC and UDST partner to advance media, technology education in Qatar". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  24. ^ QNA, Qatar News Agency (21 May 2024). "Qatar Chairs Meeting of Undersecretaries of GCC Information Ministries". www.qna.org.qa. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  25. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (22 May 2024). "Media plan to protect morals, instil Gulf values discussed". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  26. ^ Newpaper, Gulf Times (6 May 2024). "QMC and QU leaders discuss joint action plan". Gulf Times. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
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