Powerful Families in Qatar

Powerful families in Qatar enjoy tremendous privileges and economic benefits that give them an edge in business, finance and commerce.

Powerful families in Qatar are a close-knit group of clans, many of whom are related to the Al Thani ruling family. They are engaged in all facets of business, including exclusive representation of multinational companies, property development, automotive, banking, retailing and hospitality. Notable mentions go to the families of Attiya, Emadi, Fardan, Jaidah, Kaabi, Khater, Kuwari, Mana, Mannai, Misnad, and Mohannadi. However, the Al Thani ruling family remains the dominant force in Qatari business.

Note: Since there is no standardized form of transliterating Arabic names into English, we have normalized family names to match the most widely used spelling.

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