Majed Al-Ansari — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Advisor to the Qatari Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since February 2022.
Previously served as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Policy Department at the Institute of Social and Economic Survey Research of Qatar University.
Began his career at the Foreign Ministry of Qatar in 2005 as a researcher in international relations.
Holds a PhD and master’s degree in social change from the University of Manchester and a bachelor's degree in political science from Leeds University.
Contributed extensively as a political analyst on media outlets including Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, Russia Today, Al Araby TV, and Qatar TV.
Gave his first interview to an Israeli news outlet (Haaretz) in April 2024, indicating Qatar's increased openness to direct dialogue.

Biography

Majed Al-Ansari is a prominent Qatari government official. Since February 2022, he has served as an Advisor to Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, succeeding Lolwah Al-Khater. In this capacity, he represents Qatar's diplomatic positions and advises on key governmental matters.