The Embassy of Qatar in Berlin

H.E. Mr Abdulla bin Ibrahim Abdulrahman Sultan Al Hamar

H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Ibrahim Abdulrahman Sultan Al Hamar is an esteemed diplomat representing the State of Qatar with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in public service and diplomacy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona and is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Beginning his career in 1987, Mr. Al Hamar served within Qatar’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture. Transitioning to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1996, he became Director of the Department of Information and Research, where he shaped and guided diplomatic strategy.

Over the years, Mr. Al Hamar has held several key ambassadorial appointments, representing Qatar in countries across Asia and Europe. His postings include roles as Ambassador to Syria (2001-2003), Thailand (2004-2010), Vietnam (2014-2015), Singapore (2016-2019), and most recently, Spain (2019-2024), where he also served as the Non-Resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra.

Throughout his tenure, Mr. Al Hamar has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering international relations, enhancing Qatar’s diplomatic footprint, and advancing mutual understanding across diverse global regions. His contributions underscore a legacy of dedication, cultural diplomacy, and service to his nation.

The political relations of Qatar to the Federal Republic of Germany have traditionally been good and have further improved through continuous high-level diplomatic visits: Chancellor Merkel visited Doha in the first half of 2010, in the second half of that year Hamad bin khalifa Al Thani came on state visit to Germany.

In April 2013, former Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani visited Berlin, in June 2013, the former German Foreign Minister Westerwelle traveled to Qatar for the Fourth time. The Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyad visited Berlin last in August 2013 and in March 2014. Due to Qatar’s dedicated foreign policy, the country is an important partner for Germany. In 2013, Germany and Qatar celebrated the 40th anniversary of their bilateral Relations.