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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.
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, more commonly known as HBJ, is one of the most influential figures in Qatar’s modern history but he has Forbes notes that HBJ’s power extended well beyond his official roles.
HBJ divides time between Qatar and high-value residences in Europe—among them a villa near Cannes and luxury homes in Mayfair and Manhattan. He is known for jet-set travel on his superyacht Al Mirqab and lavish aviation assets
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.
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.
Born into the ruling family of Qatar, HBJ's career began in government and public service, where he held several key ministerial positions, including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.
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