Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani

On 7 March 2023, in a cabinet reshuffle, through Amiri Decree No. (2) of 2023, he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Qatar.[2]

Sheikh Mohammed's priorities as Prime Minister include advising His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the formation of ministries in the country and assisting His Highness perform his duties and exercise his roles. Sheikh Mohammed also heads the Council of Ministers sessions, including managing discussions and supervising the coordination of work between ministries to achieve unity between governmental agencies and ensure the integration of their activities.[9]

Sheikh Mohammed's responsibilities as Minister of Foreign Affairs[9] include planning and implementing Qatar's foreign policy, maintaining and extending the country's strategic bilateral and multilateral relations, leading mediation efforts, and consolidating international peace and security.

As Chairman of the Qatar Fund for Development,[10] Sheikh Mohammed directs the fund's operations and the expansion of its activities to reach more than 70 countries around the world, notably in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

Sheikh Mohammed contributes to supporting international development through the fund's long-term strategy[11] focusing on education, health, economic empowerment, and addressing climate change. This strategy is based on the Qatar National Vision 2030 and is consistent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

Sheikh Mohammed has sponsored the launch of several humanitarian and development initiatives through the Fund, including, but not limited to, the “Qatar Creates Vision” initiative[12] in India and Bangladesh, the “Quest” initiative[13] for educating displaced Syrians and refugees in both Syria and neighboring countries, and the "Business Incubator Laboratories" initiative[14] in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program.

Sheikh Mohammed's leadership has contributed to strengthening ties with recipient countries and Qatar's prominent efforts overall to coordinate international multilateral action.

In Sheikh Mohammed's previous capacity as chairman of Qatar Investment Authority,[15] he provided leadership to the QIA Board of Directors and ensured QIA's sound governance framework through accountability and sound decision-making.

Under his leadership, the Board of Directors implemented QIA's mission of safeguarding the well-being of future generations through long-term responsible investment while supporting the diversification of Qatar's economy, and overseeing the embedding of the values of integrity, respect, and responsibility in QIA's culture.

On May 24, 2023, the President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo Benítez, awarded the National Order of Merit (Paraguay) to Sheikh Mohammed.[16] Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi,[17] received the honor on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed.

This award was in recognition of Sheikh Mohammed's role in supporting and strengthening relations between the two countries.[16]

In January 2021 the United States, represented by the United States Department of Defense, awarded Sheikh Mohammed with the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, one of the highest honors bestowed by the US to officials.[18] The then US National Security Adviser Robert C. O'Brien gave the medal to the Ambassador of Qatar to the US Sheikh Meshaal bin Hamad Al Thani, on behalf of Sheikh Mohammed.

This award was in recognition of his exemplary diplomatic efforts to strengthen relations between the State of Qatar and the United States, to support and advance peace efforts in Afghanistan (including the signing of the US–Taliban peace deal on February 29, 2020, as well as the launch of the Afghan peace process on September 12, 2020), to promote stability and prosperity in the Middle East North Africa region, and to resolve the Gulf Crisis through diplomacy.[18]