Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, restructured the new Qatar Energy Board by issuing Emiri Decision No. 42 of 2026. In this decision, Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani was appointed as the Chairman of the Board, and Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi was appointed as Vice Chairman and CEO.
Details of the New Board
The new board consists of nine members, including Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Nasser Khalil Al Jida, Ahmed Saif Al Sulaiti, Abdulaziz Jassim Al Muftah, and Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Shaibi. This diverse composition of members reflects the effort to improve and develop the energy industry in Qatar.
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Duration and Terms of Service for the Board
According to the mentioned decision, the board will serve for a period of four years, with the possibility of extending it for one or more additional terms of the same duration. This decision was made to ensure stability and continuity in the management of Qatar Energy.
The aforementioned Emiri decision has come into effect from the date of its issuance and will be published in the official publication in accordance with current laws. This action could help improve performance and growth in Qatar's energy industry and pave the way for positive developments in this field.
Given the importance of the energy sector in Qatar's economy, these managerial changes could have significant impacts on energy policies as well as the country's economic development. The new board, considering the experiences and expertise of its members, can take steps towards achieving Qatar's strategic goals in energy and sustainable development.
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