Qatar Mining Company (QM), wholly owned by the State of Qatar, was established in 2010 to undertake targeted, value accretive investments that maximize value for the State of Qatar through partnerships and investments in the mining and metals sector.
To date, QM has established two major projects. One is a subsidiary exploring in Sudan, with the project currently at an advanced exploration stage on a copper/gold porphyry deposit. The other project is a steel plant joint venture in Algeria.
The immediate focus in QM is to safeguard the value creation opportunities in these two projects. In the medium to long term QM will explore opportunities for investment in partnerships in the different stages of the mining industry, being open to investment in opportunities as they occur around the world while at the same time maintaining its strategy of geographical diversification.
The company will create long term value for the State of Qatar by contributing to the diversification of the economy and increasing non-hydrocarbon revenues through investments in mineral projects in various jurisdictions.
Sustainability and transparency are at the heart of QM. We are committed to the health and safety of our people and the sustainability of the environment and communities in which we operate.
Mr. Al-Jalahma is a Director in the Industrials Department at Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). He began his career in the petrochemical/oil and gas sector at Qatar Chemical Company (QCHEM) and Shell Pearl GTL for nine years before joining QIA In October 2012. Besides his role as a Chairman of Qatar Mining; Mr. Al-Jalahma also sits on the boards of directors of local and international companies like MSCQ, Hassad Food, NGP-USA and Qatari Algerian Investment Company in Qatar, Daffar Hospitality & A’Saffa Food in Oman and Nuran Bank in Libya.
Mr. Al-Jalahma has an EMBA from HEC Paris and a Bachelor degree in Science in Chemical Engineering from Qatar University. Mr. Al-Jalahma personal qualifications and trainings includes technical trainings, mining projects, project management, leadership and technical reporting. Add to that Mr. Al-Jalahma attended courses at Harvard business school and Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Ali Al-Muraikhi had been the Managing Director & General Manager of Qatar Steel Company after being a Director & General Manager since November 2010, which led to signing the Partnership Agreement after completing the feasibility studies.
He became Vice-Chairman of Foulath Holding Company, Bahrain in February 2014 and was also an active Board Member of Bahrain Steel, one of its associate companies. Besides, he was a Board Member of SOLB Steel in KSA where Qatar Steel has 31.03 % equity participation, and also served as Vice-Chairman of Qatar Mining Company, a major shareholder in a steel project JV in Algeria. Further, Mr. Al-Muraikhi has been an appointed Board Member of Industries Qatar (IQ).
Mr. Al-Muraikhi has been associated with Qatar Steel Company since 1981 where he started his career as a Trainee and grew up rapidly and held various managerial positions responsible for Personnel, Sales and Marketing. Subsequently, he served as the Commercial Division Manager. His contribution to the growth of Qatar Steel Company over the years serving Qatar and export markets has catapulted him to spearhead the company as Managing Director & General Manager.
With his wide experience in the steel industry for over 3 decades as a visionary, he had set his priorities to contribute to national growth, community services, and drove the company’s growth strategy through expansions and alliances. He was an active member and participant in coordination and business meetings among GCC manufacturers and in Steel conferences like IREPAS, Metal Bulletin and Arab Steel Summit.
Born in 1958, Mr. Al-Muraikhi holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Social Work (1977-1981) from Qatar University and an MBA (1985-1986) from Sacred Heart University, USA.
Mr. Abdulaziz Ebrahim Al-Sehlawi is a seasoned legal professional with over a decade of experience in investment management, corporate governance, and portfolio management. He began his career as a Legal Department Trainee at Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), where he gained expertise in M&A, finance, tax, and compliance. His career progressed with a secondment to Herbert Smith Freehills in London, where he enhanced his skills in deal lifecycle management, cross-border transactions, and corporate law.
Since 2014, Mr. Al-Sehlawi has held key roles at QIA, including Associate Counsel and Legal Counsel, managing complex deals across sectors like real estate, healthcare, and technology, and leading litigation and ESG policy implementation.
Currently serving as Associate Director of Corporate & Portfolio Management at QIA, Mr. Al-Sehlawi oversees post-transactional legal matters, portfolio reorganization, and the implementation of ESG policies across the organization. He holds an LLB from the University of Kent, UK, and is recognized for his leadership, negotiation, and strategic decision-making skills.
Mohammed Khalid Al-Hajri is a Manager in the Mergers & Acquisitions team at Qatar Investment Authority which he joined in 2015.
As part of his role Mohammed specializes on evaluating and structuring direct private investments across corporate capital structures.
His track record includes numerous high-profile investments across various geographies and sectors including commodities, industrials, financial institutions, TMT, and others.
Prior to joining QIA, Mr. Al-Hajri worked at Al-Rayan Bank within the credit risk team focusing on local corporate financings.
Mr. Al-Hajri holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington.
Ms. Maryam Al-Obaidli is an accomplished investment professional with over a decade of experience in financial analysis, portfolio management, and corporate governance. As Manager within the Industrials Department at Qatar Investment Authority, she evaluates investment opportunities and contributes to strategic initiatives within the automotive and industrial sectors.
Ms. Al-Obaidli’s expertise spans investment evaluation, asset monitoring, and corporate actions, contributing to successful deals and market insights. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Qatar University, graduating with honors, and has completed CFA Level I certification.
She has participated in prestigious leadership and business strategy programs with organizations such as Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. Fluent in Arabic and English, Ms. Al-Obaidli continues to leverage her strategic insight and skills to drive progress and value creation.
Mr. Hamad Al-Athbah joined Qatar Mining as the Chief Operations Officer in 2012. In March 2025, the Board of Directors appointed him as the Chief Executive Officer. In addition to his role as the company’s CEO, he also serves as the Vice Chairman of Qatar Steel International (QSI) and QMSD Ltd, and holds the position of General Manager at QSI.
Mr. Al-Athbah commenced his career in the oil and gas sector, where he spent eleven years with Occidental Petroleum Qatar Ltd. (OXY), OXY Libya, RasGas, and Qatar Energy as Offshore Drilling Manager before transitioning to Qatar Mining.
Mr. Al-Athbah holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, an Executive Master of Leadership (EML) degree from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Qatar. He has also completed numerous technical and business training programs, both locally and internationally, including the Qatar Executive Leadership Program (QLC) and courses at Harvard, Cambridge, Duke, and Chicago Business School.
We drive Qatar’s foreign investments in mining and metals.
To maximize value for the State of Qatar through partnerships and investments in the mining and metals sector.
While Qatar Mining’s aim is to meet the high expectations of the State of Qatar, society, employees, suppliers and customers, we are committed to:
we are committed to zero harm policy
we strive to deliver outstanding business results for the State of Qatar
we focus on areas where we can add significant value
we treat others in all our business dealings the way we want to be treated
we respect all members of the society, regardless of their ethnicity, religion or gender
Qatar is a peninsula of 11.437 sq. Km. located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf. The Emir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, is the ruler of Qatar and is the head of the constitutional authorities, holding both legislative and executive powers.
Hydrocarbon-based industries have given Qatar one of the highest per capita incomes in the world and made it one of the fastest-growing economies. Displaying an enlightened approach to sustainable development, Qatar is channeling its wealth not into trophy assets but into funding the advancement of culture, science, and education. Its strategic path towards a post-hydrocarbon economy will be through a vibrant, knowledge-based society.
Energetic and ambitious, the State of Qatar has emerged to become one of the most forward-thinking nations in the Middle-East, with increasing regional and global influence. Latest estimates put Qatar’s population at more than 2.6 million.
By 2030, Qatar aims to be an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for all of its people. Qatar’s National Vision defines the long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed.
For more information on Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar National Development Strategy
