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| Office of the Prime Minister of Qatar | |
|---|---|
| Name | Office of the Prime Minister of Qatar |
| Native name | مكتب رئيس الوزراء |
| Formation | 1970s |
| Jurisdiction | State of Qatar |
| Headquarters | Doha |
| Chief1 name | Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani |
| Chief1 position | Prime Minister |
| Parent agency | Emir of Qatar |
Office of the Prime Minister of Qatar is the executive administrative body supporting the Prime Minister of Qatar in the performance of national duties. The Office coordinates between the Emir of Qatar, the Cabinet, ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar), Ministry of Interior (Qatar), and entities including the Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Petroleum and the Qatar Central Bank. It operates from Doha and interacts with regional and international organizations such as the Gulf Cooperation Council, the United Nations, the Arab League, and the International Monetary Fund.
The Office traces its roots to the early modern administrative arrangements under the Al Thani dynasty, including the reigns of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani and later rulers. During the 1970s and 1980s the Office evolved alongside institutions like the Amiri Diwan and the establishment of the Constituent Assembly of Qatar. Major milestones include reforms under Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, state modernization tied to events such as Qatar’s 1971 independence from the United Kingdom, and governance adaptations following diplomatic crises such as the 2017 Qatar diplomatic crisis. The Office has coordinated policies for events like the FIFA World Cup 2022, infrastructure projects involving Qatar Airways, and agreements with partners including France, United Kingdom, United States, China, and Turkey.
The Office supports the Prime Minister in executing responsibilities defined by the Emir and statutory instruments invoked by authorities such as the Emiri Order and decrees issued by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The Office liaises with ministries including the Ministry of Finance (Qatar), the Ministry of Justice (Qatar), and the Ministry of Public Health (Qatar) to implement national strategies like the Qatar National Vision 2030. It engages with financial institutions such as the Qatar Stock Exchange and international counterparts including the World Bank and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to coordinate policy, crisis response, and bilateral treaties like gas and energy agreements with Royal Dutch Shell, ExxonMobil, and TotalEnergies.
The Office comprises directorates that coordinate with entities such as the Office of the Amir (Amiri Diwan), the Cabinet of Qatar, and agencies like the General Secretariat for Development Planning and Qatar Financial Centre. Departments include policy planning units that work with think tanks such as the Qatar Foundation, legal affairs sections interacting with the Supreme Judicial Council (Qatar), and diplomatic liaison teams that collaborate with missions like the Embassy of Qatar in Washington, D.C., the Embassy of Qatar in London, and the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations. Administrative subdivisions coordinate with infrastructure bodies including Ashghal and cultural partners such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha.
Notable officeholders have included figures associated with the Al Thani family and political leaders who worked with institutions like the Shura Council, Amiri Protocol, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Qatar). Prime Ministers served during overlapping tenures with leaders like Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Prominent names historically connected to the Office have interacted with diplomats from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and international envoys from the European Union, Russia, India, and Japan.
The Office operates from official premises in Doha and in proximity to the Amiri Diwan and government complexes housing the Qatar National Library and the State Audit Bureau. Official residences and reception venues have hosted foreign delegations from countries including United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Japan, and South Korea. Facilities are used for summits such as meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council and bilateral talks with entities like the European Commission and the African Union.
The Office maintains institutional links with the Cabinet of Qatar, the Shura Council, the Judiciary of Qatar, and regulatory bodies including the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority. It coordinates with civil service organizations such as the Qatar Civil Service framework, academic partners like Qatar University, research bodies including Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, and philanthropic organizations such as the Qatar Red Crescent Society. International collaboration includes ties to NATO partners, engagements with the World Health Organization, the International Labour Organization, and participation in forums like the Non-Aligned Movement.
The Office has overseen policy initiatives aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 in sectors involving energy contracts with QatarEnergy, infrastructure programs linked to FIFA World Cup 2022 planning, and investment strategies through the Qatar Investment Authority in global firms including Volkswagen, Barclays, and Glencore. Social and development programs coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (Qatar) and the Supreme Education Council engaged institutions such as Education City, Georgetown University in Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, and partnerships with UNICEF and UNDP. Security and defence cooperation involved arrangements with United States Central Command, Al Udeid Air Base, and agreements with companies like BAE Systems and Raytheon.