Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani

Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science from Qatar University. He brings deep expertise in banking governance and regional finance to his current role as Chairman of one of Qatar's largest financial institutions.

As Chairman of Commercial Bank, Al Thani oversees strategic direction and governance at the bank, which operates a network of approximately 29 branches and 152 automated teller machines throughout Qatar and maintains subsidiary operations in Oman through its Diners Club franchises. In March 2026, shareholders re-elected him as Chairman for a three-year term spanning 2026 to 2028.

Career History

• Director of National Bank of Oman since July 2005, serving as member of the Board Executive, Nomination and Remuneration Committee
• Board member of United Arab Bank (P.J.S.C.) since February 2008, serving as Chairman of the Board Risk Committee and representing Commercial Bank as the largest corporate shareholder
• Elected Chairman of Commercial Bank in March 2020
• Owner of Vista Trading Company (Qatar) and partner in Integrated Intelligence Services Company, Al Aham Company, Smart Light and Control Company, Falcon Petrol Station, Shaza Hotel and The Diabetes Hospital

What Sheikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Jabor Al Thani could bring to Commercial Bank: With nearly two decades of continuous director-level service at National Bank of Oman since 2005 and board experience at United Arab Bank representing Commercial Bank's interests, Al Thani brings proven expertise in banking governance, risk management, and regional financial operations. His tenure as Chairman since 2020 demonstrates sustained leadership through market cycles, while his appointment of seasoned international banking executive Stephen Moss as Group CEO in 2025 reflects his strategic capacity to drive institutional modernization and international growth initiatives aligned with Qatar's broader economic vision.