11 Notable alumni of Qatar University
Updated: June 16, 2026 EliteDegrees
Qatar University is 998st in the world, 1st in North America, and 1st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Qatar University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Qatar University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Yousef Alhorr
1967-. (aged 59)
academic
Yousef M. Alhorr is a Qatari scientist, innovator and environmentalist known for his work in the field of sustainability and climate actions. He is the founder and chairman of the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (GORD), established in 2009 at Qatar Science & Technology Park, where he led the development of the Gulf region's fastest growing green building rating...
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2. Anara Naeem
politician
Anara Naeem is a Maldivian parliamentarian and an Islamic scholar of Maldives. She is a Member of Parliament for Huraa constituency since 2024.
3. Ibrahim bin Yousuf Al-Fakhro
1965-. (aged 61)
art collector
Ibrahim Bin Yousuf Al Hasan Al Fakhro is a Qatari writer, businessman and art collector. He authored a book entitled “Arabic Calligraphy and Quran, A shared journey” in 2015. He also held several exhibitions regarding Arabic calligraphy, Islamic Art, and the life of Muhammad. He is currently vice-chairman of the Middle East Facility Management Association.
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4. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
1980-. (aged 46)
diplomat
economist
politician
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani is a Qatari diplomat, economist, and politician who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Qatar since 7 March 2023, and as Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2016. He has also been serving as Chairman of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) since 2014, and is a member of Qatar's...
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5. Ilham Al-Qaradawi
1959-. (aged 67)
physicist
researcher
Ilham Al-Qaradawi is a Qatari professor of positron and radiation physics at Qatar University and adjunct professor of physics at Texas A&M University at Qatar. She was born on September 19, 1959, and is the daughter of the Egyptian Muslim scholar, Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
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6. Mohammed Saleh Al Sada
politician
Mohammed Saleh Abdullah Al Sada was the minister of energy and industry of Qatar and the chairman of Qatar Petroleum.
7. Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani
1974-. (aged 52)
diplomat
politician
Sheikha Alya Ahmed Saif Al-Thani (Arabic: علياء بنت أحمد آل ثاني; is a Qatari diplomat who currently serves as the Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations.
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8. Hamad Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al-Thani
1968-. (aged 58)
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani is a Qatari football administrator, coach, member in the FIFA Council and AFC Professional Football Committee. He was the president of the Qatar Football Association from 2005 to 2023. On 8 January 2024, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani was appointed as Minister of Sports and Youth.
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9. Moza bint Nasser Al Missned
1959-. (aged 67)
Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned is one of the three consorts of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar. She is the mother of the current emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. She is the co-founder and chair of the Qatar Foundation, the largest state-owned nonprofit organization in the country. The Guardian has labelled her "the...
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10. Dr. Saleh Mohammad Al Nabit
1965-. (aged 61)
economist
Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Nabit is a Qatari government official who serves on the Cabinet of Qatar as the Minister of Development Planning and Statistics. He was appointed to the position in June 2013.
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11. Mariam Al Maadeed
inventor
materials scientist
Mariam Al Maadeed is a Qatari national and a Professor in Physics and Materials Science at Qatar University.