Qatar has formalized its diplomatic representation in Singapore as His Excellency Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed Al Malki Al Jehani presented his Letters of Credence to Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on 6 January 2026. This ceremony completes the official process for his appointment as Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Singapore.
In remarks following the ceremony, Ambassador Al Jehani conveyed warm greetings from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, along with best wishes for ongoing prosperity to President Shanmugaratnam and the people of Singapore. The President offered his own greetings and extended well wishes to the leadership and citizens of Qatar.
The accreditation comes amid a period of active engagement between Qatar and key Asian partners. Singapore has long served as a commercial and financial gateway in Southeast Asia, while Qatar pursues balanced ties across economic, technological, and policy domains. Bilateral links between the two nations encompass trade, investment flows, energy cooperation, and regulatory engagement.
Credit: Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed (@AMB_AlMalki)
Ambassador Al Jehani comes to this posting decades of service in both government and diplomacy. He began his career at Qatar Petroleum in 1988, working in the national energy sector until 2002. He later moved into senior government roles, including Director of the Office of the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry.
He subsequently was Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Petroleum until 2011. After joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2015, he was appointed Ambassador of Qatar to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to San Marino. During this period, he represented Doha within several international organizations.
Credit: Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed (@AMB_AlMalki)
In 2016, he was appointed Vice-President of the Food and Agriculture Organization Council at the United Nations. In September 2021, Ambassador Al Jehani became the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the European Union, a role that significantly broadened his experience in multilateral diplomacy and regional political engagement.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Saint Martin’s University in the United States and a Master’s degree in Political Science from La Sapienza University of Rome. Ambassador Al Jehani is married and has four children. His arrival in Singapore marks a significant addition to Doha’s expanding diplomatic presence in Asia.
