Sheikha Moza bint Nasser is a prominent and influential figure in Qatar and the global community.
As co-founder and chairwoman of the Qatar Foundation, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s development, especially in the areas of education, health and social welfare.
Sheikha Moza’s commitment to progress and modernization has earned her recognition as “the enlightened face of a deeply conservative regime.”
She is one of three consorts of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and the mother of the current Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
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- Full name: Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned
- Stage name: Sheikha Moza bint Nasser
- Date of birth: August 8, 1959
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of birth: Al Khor, Qatar
- Nationality: Qatar
- Occupation: Spouse
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Missned
- Spouse: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (d. 1977)
- Children: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 15 billion USD
Early life and education
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned was born on August 8, 1959 in Al Khor, Qatar. She is the daughter of Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Missned, a prominent opposition activist and former leader of Bani Hajer’s Al-Muhannada coalition. Although the names of any siblings are unknown, Sheikha Moza may have grown up with the family.
She has received many academic achievements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Qatar University (1986)
- Master’s degree in Public Policy in Islam from Hamad Bin Khalifa University
- Honorary doctorate from:
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Texas A&M
- Carnegie Mellon
- Imperial College London
- Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Career
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has been a prominent and influential figure in Qatar for decades. Her major achievements include:
- Co-founded and chaired the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) in 1995
- Established Education Above All (EAA) in 2012
- Holding the position of president of Silatech since 2008
- Played an important role in Qatar successfully winning the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Honored by Forbes as one of the ‘100 most powerful women’ (2007, 2010)
- Included in Gulf Business’ list of ‘Top 100 Most Powerful Arabs’ (2013-2017)
Social Media
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser does not have any active social media accounts.
Personal life
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned is a prominent figure in the royal family of Qatar and the Arab world. She is the second wife of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of Qatar. They married in 1977 and have seven children, including the current Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Net worth
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has an estimated net worth of more than $15 billion, thanks to her royal status, investments and business ventures. Her investment portfolio includes:
- High-end real estate
- Shares in many different companies
- Personal and family wealth through royal status
