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Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani (Arabic: حمد بن جاسم بن جبر آل ثاني; born 1959 [1]), also known informally by his initials HBJ, is a Qatari politician.

Jun 12, 2024 · His great uncle, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, was the founder of modern Qatar in 1971, and HBJ is a cousin of the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Jul 12, 2025 · Born in Doha in 1959 into the ruling Al Thani dynasty, HBJ’s six-decade journey encompasses transformative leadership roles as prime minister (2007–2013) and foreign minister …

3 days ago · Did you know Al Thani, known as HBJ, has a 436-foot superyacht, called Al Mirqab, worth an estimated $300 million, according to the Panama Papers.

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