The Ministry

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi was appointed Minister of State by Amiri Order No. (5) of 2023. His Excellency's mandate includes mediation efforts, conflict resolution, and supporting the State of Qatar's role in the peaceful settlement of disputes.

Academic Qualifications

• PhD in Law, University of California, Berkeley, United States of America
• Master's degree in Law, University of California, Berkeley, United States of America
• Bachelor of Law, Qatar University

Work Experience

• Minister of State Amiri Order No. (5) of 2023
• Assistant Foreign Minister for Regional Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amiri Decision No. (10) of 2022
• Legal Advisor to H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs 2018
• Agent of the State of Qatar before the International Court of Justice, The Hague 2018
• Member of the Arbitration Panel, Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority 2017
• Dean of the College of Law, Qatar University
• Lawyer before the Qatari Court of Cassation

Boards and Committees

• Board of Directors, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development
• Board of Directors, Qatar Financial Markets Authority
• Board of Directors, Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue
• Permanent Committee on the Law of the Sea Convention, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Permanent Committee for Legislative Affairs, Council of Ministers

Publications

• Author of numerous publications and research papers in the field of law