Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Qatari |
| Date of Birth | 05/12/1952 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 27, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Doha, Qatar |
| Date of Death | 27/05/2026 |
Latest News about Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah
27/05/2026
Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, the former Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and long-serving Energy and Industry Minister, passed away on 27 May 2026 at the age of 73. His death was widely reported across international media, marking the end of a distinguished career that included leadership roles in OPEC, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, and the 2012 UN Climate Change Conference in Doha. Qatar's royal court and government officials issued statements honoring his five decades of service to the nation's energy sector and sustainable development initiatives.
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Bio/Wiki
| Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah was a Qatari politician who served as Qatar's deputy prime minister and energy and industry minister. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Alexandria, Egypt |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduated (1976) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | 6 |
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/abdullahbinhamadalattiyah/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 1972, he began his career with the Ministry of Finance and Petroleum of the State of Qatar. | |
| 2. From 1973 to 1986, he held the post of Head of International and Public Relations at the ministry. | |
| 3. From 1986 to 1989, he served as the Director of the Office of the Ministry of Interior. | |
| 4. From 1989 to 1992, he was the Acting Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Petroleum. | |
| 5. In 1992, he got appointed as the Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum. | |
| 6. In 1993, he was named OPEC president and a member of the OPEC’s Quota Compliance Committee. | |
| 7. In 2003, he was appointed as the second Deputy Prime Minister and promoted to Deputy Prime Minister in 2007. | |
| 8. In 2006, he was elected as the Chairman of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. | |
| 9. He served as Chair during the 2012 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha. | |
| 10. He served as Chairman of the Qatar Planning Commission. | |
| 11. In 2015, inaugurated the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy & Sustainable Development. |