Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
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Brigadier Sheikh
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is a Qatar
i politician. A member of the ruling family, he is the current Minister of State for Internal Affairs of Qatar.
Sheikh Abdullah is a distant relatives of current emir
, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; He is the son of Sheikh Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to royal ark web site, Abdullah is the great–grandson of Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Thani
, thus share the same ancestor Mohammed bin Thani with Emir Hamad; Abdullah is third cousin one removed
of Emir Hamad; Abdullah is the 5th generation
of Muhammad and Emir Hamad belongs to 6th generation. He is married and has six children.
, United Kingdom
in which he received a bachelors Degree in Police Science In 1995 he graduated from Beirut Arab University
in which he received a bachelors Degree of Legislation.
He was Appointed as patrols officer at Rescue Police Section in 1985.
In 1989, He was appointed as security officer for stadiums at Capital Security Section.
He was appointed as Assistant Commander for Support Brigade at Emergency Police Section.
He was appointed as commander for Special Operations Brigade at Special Security Force Department.
He was appointed as commander for Special Unit at Special Security Force Department.
On 28/12/2001, He was appointed as Assistant Director for Special Security Force Department for operations affairs.
He was appointed as Assistant Director for Special Security Force Department on 11/7/2001.
On 7/1/2002, He was appointed as Director for Special Security Force Department.
He was appointed as Commander for Internal Security Force (Lakhwiya) on 6/9/2004.
On 15/2/2005, He was appointed as Minister of State for Interior Affairs and member of ministers' council.
2 Qatari Scientific Club 27/6/2000 For participation in activating the club's role.
3 Minister of Foreign Affairs 15/11/2002 9th Islamic Summit Conference.
4 Minister of State for Interior Affairs 22/5/2002 Achievements of internal security force department.
5 Undersecretary, Ministry of Interior 13/7/2003 For the participation in the security operation.
6 Undersecretary, Ministry of Interior 8/9/2003 For the participation in the security operation.
7 Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Force 25/9/2003 3rd Middle East Air Conference
8 Director of Traffic Department 23/2/2004 For supporting the activities of Traffic Department.
9 Chief of Qatar Armed Force For participating in the exercise " Hasm Al Uqban".
10 Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee 1/1/2005 Security coverage of 17th Gulf cup tournament.
11 International Medal of Civil Defense 4/6/2007 For supporting and establishing civil defense agencies.
12 French Legion of Honor Award with the Rank of Officer 19/11/2009 In recognition of efforts in strengthening relations between Qatar and France.
Represented the country in various conferences, seminars and meetings.
Took part in preparing security agreement project on countering terrorism in the GCC member states.
Participated in the special international conference on public security and terrorism held in New York.
Attended the conference on "Preventive Security and Protection Program" held in New York.
Participated in the coordination meeting of institutions of Islamic conference on countering international terrorism.
He was a member in the team of specialists from the Interior Ministry to study the international treaty related to terrorism.
Attended many conferences and meetings accompanying the minister of interior and undersecretary of interior ministry.
Headed the Qatar's delegation to the International Conference on Countering Terrorism which held at Riyadh of Saudi Arabia.
Attended several conferences, meetings and seminars in the field of security
Sheikh
Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is a Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
i politician. A member of the ruling family, he is the current Minister of State for Internal Affairs of Qatar.
Sheikh Abdullah is a distant relatives of current emir
Emir
Emir , meaning "commander", "general", or "prince"; also transliterated as Amir, Aamir or Ameer) is a title of high office, used throughout the Muslim world...
, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; He is the son of Sheikh Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to royal ark web site, Abdullah is the great–grandson of Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Thani
Ahmed bin Muhammed Al Thani
-Bio:He was the chief of the Al Thani Family on the resignation of his brother Qassim in 1900.He was killed by his servant at Doha in December 1905.-Children:Mubarak Bin AhmedMuhammed Bin AhmedAbdallah Bin AhmedAli Bin AhmedAbdelrahman Bin Ahmed...
, thus share the same ancestor Mohammed bin Thani with Emir Hamad; Abdullah is third cousin one removed
Cousin
In kinship terminology, a cousin is a relative with whom one shares one or more common ancestors. The term is rarely used when referring to a relative in one's immediate family where there is a more specific term . The term "blood relative" can be used synonymously and establishes the existence of...
of Emir Hamad; Abdullah is the 5th generation
Generation
Generation , also known as procreation in biological sciences, is the act of producing offspring....
of Muhammad and Emir Hamad belongs to 6th generation. He is married and has six children.
Biography
Sheikh Abdullah graduated from DurhamDurham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in which he received a bachelors Degree in Police Science In 1995 he graduated from Beirut Arab University
Beirut Arab University
Beirut Arab University is a private international accredited university located in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded by the Lebanese El-Bir and Ihsan Society in 1960...
in which he received a bachelors Degree of Legislation.
He was Appointed as patrols officer at Rescue Police Section in 1985.
In 1989, He was appointed as security officer for stadiums at Capital Security Section.
He was appointed as Assistant Commander for Support Brigade at Emergency Police Section.
He was appointed as commander for Special Operations Brigade at Special Security Force Department.
He was appointed as commander for Special Unit at Special Security Force Department.
On 28/12/2001, He was appointed as Assistant Director for Special Security Force Department for operations affairs.
He was appointed as Assistant Director for Special Security Force Department on 11/7/2001.
On 7/1/2002, He was appointed as Director for Special Security Force Department.
He was appointed as Commander for Internal Security Force (Lakhwiya) on 6/9/2004.
On 15/2/2005, He was appointed as Minister of State for Interior Affairs and member of ministers' council.
Military titles
- Cadet Officer: 13 March 1984
- Second LieutenantLieutenantA lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
: 3 July 1985 (Islamic calendarIslamic calendarThe Hijri calendar , also known as the Muslim calendar or Islamic calendar , is a lunar calendar consisting of 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days. It is used to date events in many Muslim countries , and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate Islamic...
: 14 Shawwal 1405) - MajorMajorMajor is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
: 1 April 1996. - Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant colonelLieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
: 1 April 2000 - ColonelColonelColonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
: 1 April 2004 - BrigadierBrigadierBrigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
: 6 September 2004
Thanks and Appreciation Certificates received from various national and international bodies:
1 Police Training Institute 23/6/1992 Convocation Ceremony of First Leadership Course for Officers No.(4)2 Qatari Scientific Club 27/6/2000 For participation in activating the club's role.
3 Minister of Foreign Affairs 15/11/2002 9th Islamic Summit Conference.
4 Minister of State for Interior Affairs 22/5/2002 Achievements of internal security force department.
5 Undersecretary, Ministry of Interior 13/7/2003 For the participation in the security operation.
6 Undersecretary, Ministry of Interior 8/9/2003 For the participation in the security operation.
7 Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Force 25/9/2003 3rd Middle East Air Conference
8 Director of Traffic Department 23/2/2004 For supporting the activities of Traffic Department.
9 Chief of Qatar Armed Force For participating in the exercise " Hasm Al Uqban".
10 Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee 1/1/2005 Security coverage of 17th Gulf cup tournament.
11 International Medal of Civil Defense 4/6/2007 For supporting and establishing civil defense agencies.
12 French Legion of Honor Award with the Rank of Officer 19/11/2009 In recognition of efforts in strengthening relations between Qatar and France.
Missions and Participations
Head of National Anti- Terrorism Committee.Represented the country in various conferences, seminars and meetings.
Took part in preparing security agreement project on countering terrorism in the GCC member states.
Participated in the special international conference on public security and terrorism held in New York.
Attended the conference on "Preventive Security and Protection Program" held in New York.
Participated in the coordination meeting of institutions of Islamic conference on countering international terrorism.
He was a member in the team of specialists from the Interior Ministry to study the international treaty related to terrorism.
Attended many conferences and meetings accompanying the minister of interior and undersecretary of interior ministry.
Headed the Qatar's delegation to the International Conference on Countering Terrorism which held at Riyadh of Saudi Arabia.
Attended several conferences, meetings and seminars in the field of security