[2][3] He is a senior government official, and former Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee.

He served in the Qatar Armed Forces before becoming involved in national level sports administration positions.

[5][10] He also promotes the participation of Qatari women in sports, noting the increased investment in women's sports in the country and participation of its female athletes at the 2011 Pan Arab Games and 2012 London Olympics.

The Embassy of the State of Qatar restored and rehabilitated the building to preserve its historical character and transformed it into an Arab cultural house.

"Al Diwan" holds significant importance as the first Qatari cultural center outside the State of Qatar.