Our Leadership

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Chairperson, Qatar Museums, Doha Film Institute, Reach Out to Asia, Qatar Leadership Centre, and Co-Chairperson of Fashion Trust Arabia

H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has the privilege of serving her country in the fields of culture, education, and philanthropy, taking a leadership role in Qatar’s programme of human, social, and economic development and environmental sustainability. She pursues these goals by building the nation’s multifaceted cultural infrastructure, fostering the creative industries in Qatar and its region, and using cultural exchange to increase mutual understanding throughout the world. In the field of cultural diplomacy, Sheikha Al Mayassa created the Years of Culture programme of bilateral cultural exchanges and has been instrumental in concluding cooperative agreements between Qatar and nations including France, China, and Italy. She led the way toward the creation of a permanent Qatar Pavilion in the Giardini de La Biennale di Venezia, for which she will serve as Commissioner, and in 2025 Her Excellency initiated Qatar’s first official participation in the Biennale, on the site of the future pavilion. Her achievements in cultural diplomacy were recognised by the French Republic in 2025 with her induction into the Legion of Honor.

Qatar Museums

Sheikha Al Mayassa has served as Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) since its founding in 2005, overseeing the development of QM’s network of museums and exhibition galleries. Under her leadership, QM also maintains one of the world’s largest public art programmes, preserves and restores Qatar’s historical sites and buildings, and operates creative hubs that nurture artistic talent and provide opportunities to build the creative economy.

Doha Film Institute

Sheikha Al Mayassa founded the Doha Film Institute (DFI) in 2010 with the aim of building a dynamic film industry in Qatar and nurturing regional storytellers. DFI organises and presents the international Doha Film Festival, conducts a mentorship program and workshops for both professionals and amateurs, and serves as a resource that is global in scope. In 2019, Sheikha Al Mayassa became a principal founder of Fashion Trust Arabia, which she co-chairs: the first non-profit organisation of its kind in the Arab world, providing financial support, guidance, and mentorships to emerging designers across the Middle East and North Africa.

Qatar Leadership Centre

As Chairperson of Qatar Leadership Centre, Sheikha Al Mayassa advances the nation’s young talent and strengthens the skills of the professional workforce.

Reach Out to Asia

As Chairperson of Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), now a core programme of the Education Above All foundation where she is Vice-Chairperson, Her Excellency works to ensure that people affected by crisis across Asia have continuing access to high-quality education.

Among her leadership roles, Sheikha Al Mayassa is Co-Chairperson of the Joint Advisory Board of Georgetown University Qatar and a Member of the Qatar Foundation Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Rhode Island School of Design and a member of the Board of Advisors of Common Sense Media.

Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi

Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Museums

Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi has been the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Museums since June 2023. He has a profound passion for culture and its strategic development in support of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s vision.

Mr. Al Rumaihi has over 17 years of experience in programme and strategy in senior roles across several industries, including sports, media, culture, real estate and education. He is highly skilled in organisational change and has achieved outstanding results using his unique leadership skills.

His professional journey started with the Doha 2006 Asian Games Organising Committee, where he played a vital role in successfully planning and integrating events. From 2012 to 2014, he served as the Museums Development Manager at Msheireb Properties, where he led the development, strategic direction, experience design and activation of the four important historical sites located in the district. Subsequently, Mr. Al Rumaihi was the Director of Brand Marketing and Communication at Al Jazeera Media Network, during which time he successfully developed and executed the commercial and transformational strategy for the television network. Mr. Al Rumaihi later served at the Qatar Prime Minister’s Office on the Technical Committee for Stimulating Participation of the Private Sector in Economic Development Projects, in addition to holding the position of Director of Programs at the Qatar Leadership Centre.

From 2020 until his current role, Mr. Al Rumaihi notably served as one of the active members of the Supreme Committee preparing for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. His functions included: Secretary of the Steering Committee for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Vice Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Office for Consultation and Follow-up for His Highness the Vice Chair of the Supreme Committee, and Chairman of the Hayya Platform Steering Committee. In these multiple roles, he contributed to the successful execution of the premier international event.

Mr. Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Portsmouth and a master’s degree in business administration from Cardiff University.

Sheikha Amna Al Thani

Acting Deputy CEO of Museums, Collections and Heritage Protection

Amna bint Abdulaziz Al Thani is the Acting Deputy CEO of Museums, Collections and Heritage Protection. Amna leads the museums from macro-level project planning to in-depth operational and strategic planning. She headed the steering committee and the community workshops that culminated in the development of the National Museum of Qatar. Amna has over nine years of experience in museum development.

Amna believes that effective management comprises efficiency in core business functions with an emphasis on human resources development, technology and AI within museums.

Amna earned an MSc in Sociology from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and English from Carnegie Mellon University. ​

Sheikha Reem Al Thani

Acting Deputy CEO of Exhibitions and Marketing, Director of Central Exhibitions

Reem Al Thani is the Acting Deputy CEO of Exhibitions and Marketing and the Director of Centralized Exhibitions at Qatar Museums (QM). Reem leads a team that services the museums and galleries of QM to bring world-class programming to Qatar and introduce Qatar's culture and emerging art scene to the world. Reem serves on the board of IN-Q Enterprises and has 11 years of experience in museums and exhibitions.

Previously, Reem held several roles in exhibitions, including the Director of Centralized Exhibitions, overseeing the development and implementation of QM's schedule of local and international exhibitions.

Reem graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar with a double major in interior design and fashion design before becoming the first Qatari to earn a master's degree in adaptive reuse interior architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design. She is also a multidisciplinary designer who works on activating space through a human approach to design.