Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani
Native name الشيخ محمد بن عبدالله آل ثاني
Born (1982-06-16) 16 June 1982
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Residence Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Occupation Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development
Known for First Qatari to summit Mount Everest
Title Sheikh
Website www.moealthani.com

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani (Arabic: الشيخ محمد بن عبدالله آل ثاني‎; born 16 June 1982), commonly known as Moe Al Thani, from Qatar's royal family, also belonging to the Sharjah royal family by his paternal grandmother, sister of the current Emir of Sharjah, is the first Qatari man to summit Mount Everest and to climb the Seven Summits. Based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, he is also a businessman and well-known public figure.

Early life

Al Thani is the son of Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, a member of Qatar's royal family[1] and was raised in Sharjah, UAE, his grandmother's home country. Al Thani graduated from the American University of Sharjah with an MBA and is currently the Northern Emirates Chapter representative for the AUS Alumni Association (AUSAA) Council.[2]

Climbing Mount Everest and the Seven Summits

On 22 May 2013, Al Thani became the first Qatari[3] to reach the summit of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,848 m[4][5] in Nepal and to climb the Seven highest Summits of the seven continents by successfully scaling on 2 June 2016 Mount Denali in Alaska, North America, at an altitude of 6,190 m.[6] On 5 January 2013, he climbed Mt. Aconcagua in South America at an altitude of 6,962 m.[7] On 28 August 2012, he climbed Mt. Elbrus the tallest peak in Europe at an altitude of 5,642m in Russia.[8] Al Thani has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at an altitude of 5,963m twice, on 25 February 2010 and 12 November 2011, respectively.[9] On 25 December 2012, he climbed Vinson Massif, the highest mountain in Antarctica at an altitude of 4,897 m.[10] On 11 October 2012, he summited Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia at an altitude of 2,228 m.[11] Al Thani has also climbed Mont Blanc on 10 September 2011 at an altitude of 4810 m.

During the Everest climb, Al Thani was part of a four-member group called Arabs with Altitude, which included the first Palestinian man, Raed Zidan, the first Saudi woman Raha Moharrak[12] and Iranian, Masoud Mohammed, to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Arabs with Altitude received global media coverage upon their return from Mount Everest.[21]

Al Thani also became the first Qatari to "Ski the last degree" to the South Pole, "the bottom of the world"[22] in commemoration of Qatar’s National Day.[23]

His other pursuits include trekking in Nepal, participating in high-speed boating events and taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally.[24]

Philanthropy

Al Thani climbed as a brand ambassador for Reach Out To Asia,[25][26] a private non-profit organization, based in Doha, Qatar that raises funds to uplift Asia and parts of the Middle East. Al Thani's goal[27] was to raise one million dollars for education projects in Nepal.[28]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani also successfully led from 2 to 12 October 2014, the "Elevate to Educate" fundraising trip for a group of 12 young Qataris to the Summit of Kilimanjaro.[29]

Official role and other roles

Al Thani is the Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development in the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.[30]

Al Thani also holds a number of senior positions in various companies.[31] In January 2012, he was appointed Director General of the Sharjah Statistics Centre.[32] One year earlier, he became part of the Board of Directors of Air Arabia.[33]

Al Thani is a Sharjah based entrepreneur.[34] He is one of the young prominent leaders in Sharjah, a Youth Motivational Public Speaker[35] and a businessman,[36] with positive footprints in many business fields especially travel and tourism. In August 2007, Al Thani founded travel website Musafir.com.[37][38] He is also a board member of Vodafone Qatar.

His roles include:

Chairman

  • Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sharjah
  • Gamma Aviation[39]
  • AM Holding Company
  • Santos International Company
  • Ascent Advertising Company
  • Universal Tourism Company
  • Musafir.com

Deputy Chairman

  • Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club

Founder

  • Sharjah Paintball Park
  • Grab n’ Go
  • Al Nawras Hospitality
  • Tamween Catering

References

  1. ↑ "HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's Children and Families". The Royal Forums. Retrieved February 2012. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ↑ "AUSAA Council Members". American University of Sharjah.
  3. ↑ UAE Based Qatari Royal Conquers Mt. Everest
  4. ↑ "First Qatari on top of the world". Gulf Times.
  5. ↑ "Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani becomes first Qatari to climb Mount Everest". Doha News. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  6. ↑ Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed. "Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani Becomes First Qatari to Conquer World's Seven Summits". Qatar Foundation. News & Events. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  7. ↑ Qatar Royal Family Member to Climb Mt. Aconcagua for Charity
  8. ↑ Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani Conquers Mt.Elbrus
  9. ↑ Mohammed Al Thani led a charitable expedition to Kilimanjaro
  10. ↑ Qatar has its flag on the World's Seven Summits
  11. ↑ Interview with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, the First Qatari to Climb Mt. Everest
  12. ↑ "First Saudi woman climbs to top of Everest". Aljazeera. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  13. ↑ "Sheikh Al Thani returns to UAE after conquering Everest". 28 May 2013. Sport 360.
  14. ↑ "Mount Everest climbers 'Arabs with Altitude' arrive in the UAE". Ruwais City. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  15. ↑ "Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani reaches top of Mount Everest". Outdoor UAE. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  16. ↑ "Sh Mohammed given warm welcome". Doha Stadium Plus. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  17. ↑ "UAE-based Al Thani is first Qatari to scale Mt. Everest". The Gulf Today. 24 May 2013.
  18. ↑ "Three Arab climbers make history by conquering Everest". Gulf News. 24 May 2013.
  19. ↑ "The Fantastic Four". The Gulf Today. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  20. ↑ "First Saudi woman summits Mount Everest". CNN. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
  21. ↑ [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
  22. ↑ Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed (19 December 2014). "Moe Al Thani celebrates National Day by planting Qatari flag at South Pole". Elysia Windrum. Doha News. Retrieved 19 December 2014.
  23. ↑ []
  24. ↑ "Gumball 3000 Rally Celebrates 15th Anniversary". WhiteLite Productions.
  25. ↑ "ROTA Brand Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani dedicates Mount Everest feat to youth". Qatar is Booming. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
  26. ↑ "Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani Becomes The First Qatari To Summit Mount Everest". Reach Out To Asia. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  27. ↑ "Qatari royal on charity mission to Everest". Ghale Treks. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  28. ↑ "The height of charitable ambition". The National. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  29. ↑ Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed. "Elevate to Educate - Join Rota's Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for fundraising". Reach Out To Asia (ROTA). Admin. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  30. ↑ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sharjah, UAE
  31. ↑ "Executive Profile: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani". Bloomberg Businessweek. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  32. ↑ "Sultan issues decree setting up Sharjah Statistics Centre". Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  33. ↑ "Board of Directors". Air Arabia.
  34. ↑ HE Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani shares tips for entrepreneurs on how to be successful
  35. ↑ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani
  36. ↑ Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani
  37. ↑ "About Us". Musafir.
  38. ↑ My UAE : The World of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani
  39. ↑ "His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al Thani appointed Chairman of Gama Aviation FZC". Gama Group. Retrieved 1 February 2008.
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