[1][2] Al Ghanim holds a degree from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and a Bachelor in Aeronautics (1978).
[1][3] Until 1997, Al Ghanim was Director of Air Operations in Qatar Armed Forces.
From 1999 until 2013, he worked as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Training at the General Command of the Armed Forces.
In addition, Al Ghanim served as Lieutenant General of the Qatar Armed Forces from 2016 until 2021.
[3] Since 19 October 2021, Al Ghanim has been Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.