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HE Dr.Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie

Minister of Environment and Climate Change

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie was appointed as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on January 8, 2024.

Curriculum Vitae

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Subaie previously held the position of Minister of Municipality from October 2021 to January 2024, and before that, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie assumed the role of Minister of Municipality and Environment from November 2018 to October 2021.

During the period from May 2021 to October 2021, H.E was assigned additional responsibilities as the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs in conjunction with his ministerial duties.

His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Subaie has been the Managing Director and CEO of Qatar Rail since March 2011. In January 2017, he took on the role of CEO of the company.

His Excellency Dr. Al Subaie was the CEO of Barwa Group, a leading Qatari company in real estate development and investment, from April 2011 to May 2014.

Before joining Barwa Group, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Al Subaie held the position of CEO at Smeet, a subsidiary of Diar Group, from the establishment of the company in 2008 until March 2011.

His Excellency Dr. Al Subaie has held various high-ranking positions in project management from 1996 to 2008 with the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), overseeing significant infrastructure projects.

Educational Background

Minister Al Subaie holds a Ph.D. in Management obtained in 2021, a Master’s degree in Business Administration obtained in 2006, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Qatar University obtained in 1996.

Responsibilities
His Excellency the Minister of Environment and Climate Change takes full responsibility for all the affairs of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, including:

  • Leading the environment and climate change policy in the State of Qatar.
  • Addressing issues of environmental concern and ensuring that sustainable and climate-smart practices are adopted across all sectors.
  • Implementing the national plan for climate change, and ensuring adherence to the strategic roadmap for the State of Qatar, through initiatives aimed at mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.