Moza bint Nasser

Moza bint Nasser
Name	Moza bint Nasser
Birth date	1959
Birth place	Al Khor
Nationality	Qatar
Spouse	Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Children	Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Hassan bin Mohamed Al Thani, Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani
Occupation	Philanthropist, educational advocate

Moza bint Nasser is a prominent Qatari public figure known for her roles in philanthropy, education, and cultural patronage. As the consort of a former head of state, she has held influential positions in international development, higher education initiatives, and humanitarian organizations. Her activities intersect with global institutions, regional politics, and transnational cultural projects.

Early life and education

Moza was born in Al Khor and raised in Qatar. She pursued secondary studies in local schools and later attended institutions abroad including programs associated with Auburn University, University College London, Oxford, and training linked to United Nations agencies. Her early exposure included interactions with officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and educational representatives from France, United Kingdom, United States, and Egypt. During this period she encountered curricula and administrators from Harvard University, Georgetown University, Columbia University, Stanford University, and professional networks connected to World Bank, International Monetary Fund, UNESCO, and UNICEF.

Marriage and role as consort

Her marriage to Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani positioned her within the ruling family of Qatar. As consort she participated in state functions alongside representatives from Saudi Crown Prince, Emirati leadership, Kuwaiti Emir, Bahraini monarchs, and visiting dignitaries from United Kingdom and France. She hosted delegations from United States Department of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, European Commission, and delegations tied to Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and Gulf Cooperation Council. Her ceremonial roles brought her into contact with figures from United Nations General Assembly, Arab League, Non-Aligned Movement, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and international NGOs such as Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, and Oxfam.

Public initiatives and philanthropic work

She has chaired and founded foundations and initiatives that coordinate with Qatar Foundation, Education Above All Foundation, Silatech, Al Jazeera Children’s Channel, and partnerships with Aspen Institute, Clinton Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation. Projects under her patronage engaged with UNICEF programs, UNESCO literacy campaigns, WHO health initiatives, and collaborations with International Committee of the Red Cross. She launched efforts linked to Save the Children, CARE International, Mercy Corps, and regional bodies like Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and Islamic Development Bank. Philanthropic work intersected with academic partners including Qatar University, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University.

Political influence and diplomacy

Her influence extended into advisory and diplomatic arenas, engaging with leaders from United States', China, Russia, France, Germany, Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine representatives. She participated in forums associated with World Economic Forum, G20, UN General Assembly, UNESCO World Conference, and regional summits of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Her diplomatic activities included meetings with heads of state such as Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mahmoud Abbas, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and King Salman. She has been involved in initiatives related to Middle East peace processes, humanitarian diplomacy in contexts like Syrian civil war relief, and reconstruction discussions concerning Iraq and Afghanistan.

Cultural patronage and education projects

Moza has been a patron of cultural institutions and arts projects, supporting collaborations with Louvre Abu Dhabi, Musée du Louvre, Victoria and Albert Museum, British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tate Modern, Guggenheim Museum, and regional initiatives like Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village. Her educational projects include founding and supporting campuses and research centers tied to Education City, collaborations with Georgetown University, Northwestern University in Qatar, University College London Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Weill Cornell Medicine, and partnerships for cultural exchanges with Royal Academy of Arts, École des Beaux-Arts, Bodleian Libraries, and Bibliothèque nationale de France. She has backed festivals and programs with Doha Film Institute, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Doha Debates, Hay Festival, and initiatives involving UNESCO World Heritage dialogues.

Honors, awards, and recognitions

She has received honors from states and international organizations, including decorations and orders from France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Germany, Russia, China, South Korea, Egypt, Jordan, and institutions like UNESCO, World Economic Forum, and Arab League. Awards and honorary degrees came from Georgetown University, Northwestern University, University College London, Weill Cornell Medical College, University of Glasgow, Auburn University, University of Oxford affiliates, and regional universities including Qatar University and American University of Beirut.

Category:People from Qatar Category:Qatari philanthropists