Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (born 1982) is a Qatari banker and son of former Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.[1]
In February 2023, he made a bid for Manchester United F.C..[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Sheikh Jassim was born in 1982.[3] He is the son of former Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.[4]
He was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.[5][6]
Career[edit]
In 2006, Sheikh Jassim was appointed as Chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank QIB.[7] He was previously on the board of Credit Suisse.[1][8]
Purportedly a lifelong supporter of Manchester United F.C., in February 2023 he placed a bid to purchase 100% of the club.[9]
Sheikh Jassim's bid of $5.4 billion put him ahead of rivals Jim Ratcliffe and Thomas Zilliacus.[10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani confirms Manchester United takeover bid". Manchester Evening News. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "The low-profile Qatari heir bidding to own Manchester United". Financial Times. 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ "Jassim Bin Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber AL-THANI". gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Qatar-based bid for Manchester United confirmed on deadline day". Al Jazeera. 2023-02-18. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Who is Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani? Qatari banker behind Manchester United offer". Manchester Evening News. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Explained: Who is Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad JJ Al Thani, the Qatari bidding to buy Manchester United?". Firstpost. 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Qatar Islamic Bank. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
- ↑ "Little-Known Sheikh Is Face of Attempt to Take Over Man United". Bloomberg. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Manchester United takeover: Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani makes 'substantial' bid for club". Sky Sports News. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
- ↑ "Manchester United takeover: Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani in pole position to complete purchase of club ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe". Goal. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ "Man Utd takeover latest: Sheikh Jassim also submits second bid after Sir Jim Ratcliffe". BBC Sport. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
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