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His Excellency Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani

His Excellency Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani

It is truly an honor to support efforts which make a tangible difference in the lives of forcibly displaced people globally. Life in displacement can be immensely challenging for millions for people; this is why partnering with UNHCR ensures that critical assistance reaches the most vulnerable forcibly displaced people who rely on humanitarian aid to survive” H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani
Kubul Ali Bagash, 35, and her two children Zaidan, 4, and Hanadi, 7, sit in their tent at Al-sha’ab IDP camp in Aden, Yemen. She became the head of the family after her husband passed away and after being displaced from Taiz due to the conflict. The cash assistance provided by UNHCR helped Kubul cope with displacement, enabling her to meet her most urgent food and other needs. © UNHCR

About the partnership

Since: 2019

H.E. Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al-Thani is a prominent businessman as well as a well-known philanthropist in Qatar. H.E is the founder of Ezdan Holding Group, one of the largest investment holding groups in the MENA region. H.E is considered as one of the most important contributors to the banking sector in Qatar, as he enjoys a strong presence in the local market through leading Islamic banks.

From 2015 to 2018, H.E supported more than 320,000 refugees and displaced persons in Iraq, Ethiopia, Somalia, Bangladesh and Jordan , through UNHCR’s programmes.

In April 2019, H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani made a landmark Zakat contribution in support of close to 875,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and displaced Yemenis in Yemen. This was the largest contribution UNHCR had ever received from an individual donor and the first major Zakat contribution of its kind in the organization’s history. H .E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani was appointed as UNHCR Eminent Advocate in October 2019. His unwavering commitment and dedication to supporting those forcibly displaced has contributed to improving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world.

From 2019 till 2021, H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani generously supported close to 3 million of the most vulnerable internally displaced people and host community members in Yemen, as well as refugees in Lebanon, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Chad. The sectors supported included basic needs, food, shelter, health, education and livelihoods, enabling those most vulnerable to lead a more dignified life.

In 2022, H.E Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Bin Thani Al-Thani supported more than 115,000 internally displaced and host community members in Yemen, through Zakat contributions, with cash assistance to meet their urgent food needs.

Impact at a glance

  • More than 3.1 million refugees and internally displaced persons have benefitted from the generous contributions of H.E. Sheikh Al Thani, since 2015.
  • The partnership has helped provide millions with cash assistance, basic needs, shelter, health, and livelihoods, enabling them to live a more dignified life.
  • The 2020 contribution remains the largest contribution ever made by an individual donor to UNHCR.

Sustainable Development Goals in focus

  • SDG1 No Poverty
  • SDG2 Zero Hunger
  • SDG3 Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation

Contact us

If you are interested in exploring a partnership with UNHCR, please contact us at [email protected]