His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie
Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Biography
His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie assumed the role of Minister of Environment and Climate Change on 8 January 2024.
Career
Between October 2021 and January 2024, His Excellency Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie served as the Minister of Municipality. Prior to that, he held the position of Minister of Environment and Climate Change from November 2018 to October 2021.
Additionally, His Excellency served as the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs from May to October 2021.
Since March 2011, His Excellency has been the Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail). He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2017.
Before his tenure at Qatar Rail, His Excellency served as the Chief Executive Officer of Barwa, Qatar’s leading real estate development and investment holding group, from April 2011 to May 2014. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Smeet, a Qatari Diar affiliate, from 2008 to March 2011.
Prior to his roles in real estate and infrastructure development, His Excellency held various leadership and senior project management roles from 1996 to 2008 with the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa), where he managed significant infrastructure projects.
Education
His Excellency obtained his PhD in Administration in 2021, his master’s degree in Business Administration in 2006, and his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Qatar University in 1996.
Responsibilities
As Minister of Environment and Climate Change, His Excellency oversees all matters concerning the Ministry, including:
- Developing and implementing environmental and climate change policies in the State of Qatar.
- Addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainable, climate-friendly practices across all sectors.
- Executing the National Climate Change Action Plan through initiatives aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change.
For more information, visit the Official Website of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.
