Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muhammad ibn Abdullah al Thani |
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| Born | 16 June 1982 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
| Issue | Sheikh Abdullah ibn Muhammad al Thani |
| House | Al Thani, Al Qasimi |
| Father | Abdullah ibn Muhammad ibn Ali Al Thani |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Occupation | Manager, Statesman and Sportsman |
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani (born June 16, 1982) is often called Moe Al Thani. He is a Qatari and Emirati sheikh, which is a respected title. Moe Al Thani is known for his charity work and for being a great sportsman. He was the first person from Qatar to climb Mount Everest. He also climbed all the Seven Summits and reached the South Pole. Today, he leads the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
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Early Life and Learning
Sheikh Mohammed is part of two important families. He belongs to the Qatari House of Al Thani. He is also connected to the Emirati Al-Qasimi royal family. This is through his grandmother, who is the sister of the leader of Sharjah.
He went to the American University of Sharjah. There, he earned degrees in Marketing and Accounting. He also got a Master's degree in Business Administration. Later, he studied Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
Amazing Mountain Climbs
Sheikh Mohammed became the first Qatari to reach the top of Mount Everest. This amazing climb happened on May 22, 2013. He is also the first Qatari man to climb all the Seven Summits. These are the highest mountains on each continent.
He also reached the South Pole on December 18, 2012. He even climbed Ama Dablam, a very high mountain, in November 2020.
Climbing Team: Arabs with Altitude
During his Everest climb, Sheikh Mohammed was part of a team. The group was called Arabs with Altitude. It included climbers from different countries. These were Raed Zidan from Palestine and Raha Moharrak from Saudi Arabia. An Iranian climber, Masoud Mohammed, was also part of the team.
This team made history and was talked about worldwide.
His Climbing Achievements
Here are some of the mountains Sheikh Mohammed has climbed:
- Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - 5895 meters (March 2010)
- Mont Blanc, France - 4810 meters (September 2011)
- Mount Elbrus, Russia - 5642 meters (August 2012)
- Mount Kosciuszko, Australia - 2228 meters (October 2012)
- Mount Vinson, Antarctica - 4892 meters (December 2012)
- Mount Aconcagua, Argentina - 6962 meters (January 2013)
- Mount Everest, Nepal/Tibet - 8850 meters (May 2013)
- Denali, United States - 6144 meters (May 2016)
- Mount Ama Dablam, Nepal - 6812 meters (November 2020)
- Carstensz Pyramid, Indonesia - 4882 meters (October 2024)
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Sheikh Mohammed uses his climbs to help people. He was an ambassador for Reach Out To Asia. This group helps raise money for education projects. His goal was to raise one million dollars for schools in Nepal.
In 2014, he led a trip called "Elevate to Educate." A group of 12 young Qataris joined him. They climbed Kilimanjaro to raise money for education.
Business and Leadership
Moe Al Thani is a successful businessman in Doha. He also gives talks to inspire people. He focuses on fitness, hotels, and tourism.
In 2007, he started a travel website called Musafir.com. He also opened a modern restaurant, Twisted Olive, in 2020. In 2019, he opened Altitude Elite, a special training studio.
Sheikh Mohammed is a top leader at Ooredoo, a big company. He is also the president of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. This museum is the first Arab museum to join the Olympic Museums Network.
Board Roles
Sheikh Mohammed has been on the boards of several companies.
- He was a board member for Vodafone Qatar from 2013 to 2016.
- In 2011, he joined the board of directors for Air Arabia.
Film and Documentaries
Moe Al Thani has been in several films. He appeared in "The Seventh Summit." This film follows climbers trying to reach the top of Mount Denali. The climbers included Sheikh Mohammed and Raed Zidan, who were the first from Qatar and Palestine to climb Everest.
He was also featured in "Seal of Approval." This documentary shows the Arabs with Altitude team climbing Mount Everest.
Sheikh Mohammed also made a documentary about the COVID-19 pandemic. It showed how the pandemic affected people in Nepal who work in the mountain climbing industry.
See also
- Hassan bin Mohamed bin Ali Al Thani, uncle
- Ahmed Al-Maktoum, Emirati royal with a sports career
- Sultan Masood Dakik, Afghan Royal descendant of Muhammad with a sports career
- Aga Khan IV, Iranian Royal with a sports career
