Asma Al Thani

Asma Al Thani, a Qatari sportswoman, is the first Qatari woman to accomplish The Explorers Grand Slam Challenge. Since 2015, she has worked as a Director of Marketing and Communications for the Qatar Olympic Committee. She is also the first Arab woman and the first Qatari to ski to both the South and North Poles.

In October 2014, she included herself among the first group of Qatari women to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a charitable effort to earn QAR 2 million for the construction of schools in Gaza.

What is the Net Worth of Asma Al Thani?

Asma Al Thani is a member of the Qatar Royal Family, thus she has lived a life of luxury since she was a child. Her personal salary and net wealth have not been revealed as of 2022. Through her mountaineering career and the Qatar Olympic Committee, she was able to make enough money.

Early Life and Family of Asma Al Thani

Asma Al Thani, commonly known as Sheikha Asma Al Thani, was born in Qatar on June 24, 1991. She is a Muslim, much like the rest of the Qataris. Her zodiac sign is Cancer, according to western astrology.

Asma is a member of the Qatari royal family, although there is currently little information regarding her personal life. She stated that her parents were supportive of all of her decisions, although she did not specify what they do. Similarly, information about her siblings is kept under wraps.

Education

  • EMBA Innovation in Social Business – HEC Paris in 2020
  • Graduate School Of Business- the University Of Cape Town in 2019
  • Université catholique de Louvain- Executive Masters in Sports Management 2017-2018
  • Virginia Commonwealth University-Bachelor of Art, Graphic design 2006-2010

Inspiration as a younger self

Asma Al Thani was the school’s football captain for three years in a row. She also used to play basketball and netball back then. She became a sports enthusiast as a result of her early involvement in sports.

Asma prepared a bucket list when she was 14 years old, wishing to visit the north pole, view the night sky, and climb mountains. When she first saw the list in early 2014, she resolved to do everything on it. She claimed at the Doha Women Forum 2018 that the US Paralympic runner duo of a guide and bind motivated her in 2015. She went on to say that’s when she valued trust and teamwork the most.

Body Features of Asma Al Thani

When it comes to her physical characteristics, she is exceptionally fit, which has led to a successful mountaineering career. She is quite short, as she describes herself as a shortie, in addition to her fitness. Her exact height and weight, on the other hand, are currently unknown.

Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma atop Mt. Manaslu without oxygen; becomes first  Arab woman to succeed - Foreign Affairs News
Asma Al Thani is a very beautiful women. (Source: Foreign Affairs News)

Her dimples and fair round face are visible facial traits. Her black eyes are ablaze with determination, and she stretches out to gaze at the magnificent Himalayas. She has long black hair that she normally conceals in order to maintain her religious beliefs.

Professional Career

In 2010, she began her career as a Senior Analyst at Oeerdo Qatar. She now serves as the chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee for the 2019 IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Doha, Qatar.

Asma occupies the same job in the 20th FINA World Championships and World Masters Championships, Doha 2023 LOC, in addition to her current post as Director of Marketing and Communications at the QOC. Since March 2020, she has been a member of the Asian Games Bid Committee Doha 2030. She also served as a lecturer at the Qatar Olympic Academy for a time.

Mountaineering

Asma became the first Qatari woman to ski to the South Pole and climb Mt. Vinson on January 12, 2020. In April 2018, she became recognized across the world after participating in an unguided trip to the North Pole with a European-Arab team of 11 women to increase cultural understanding and inspire other women to achieve their goals.

Mount Aconcagua, Ama Dablam, and Mount Kilimanjaro were all conquered by Sheikha Asma in 2019. She was the first woman from Qatar to climb an 8000-meter mountain without using oxygen.

Philosophy

‘Education has the potential to alter lives and create peaceful and just societies,’ Asma believed. She’d partnered with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education organization founded in 2012 to help marginalized women and children. She has already visited local Qatari schools to tell them about her Everest journey, to teach them about climbing, and to motivate them to dream larger.

Honors and Awards

  • First Qatari Female to Climb Mt. Aconcagua 2020
  • Most Inspirational Woman In Sport 2019
  • Leaders Under 40 Award – Class of 2018
  • She’ Mercedes Award
  • Grazia ‘Woman of the Year’ 2018

Interest

Arts and Culture, Children, Civil Rights, and Social Action, Disaster and Humanitarian Relief, Economic Empowerment, and Education are some of her other passions.

Controversy/Rumors

She rose to prominence as a result of her efforts to encourage women all across the world to push themselves to new heights. She represented how Arab women can achieve incredible things. Despite all of her favorable observations, she has managed to stay clear of speculations.

Social media

She is active on LinkedIn, Instagram (where she has 23.8k followers), and Twitter. Her zeal and work have also been lauded on other social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube.

Trivia/Facts

  • Asma is a shortie who believes no mountain is high for her to climb.
  • She is a major advocate of female empowerment in the Middle East
  • Also, she is a senior female official in the Qatar Olympic Committee.

Quick Facts of Asma Al Thani

Age:30 years 6 months
Birth Date:June 24, 1991
Horoscope (Sunshine):Cancer
Full Name:Asma Al Thani
Birth Place:Qatar
Nationality:Qatari
Education:HEC Paris
Lucky Number:3
Lucky Stone:Moonstone
Lucky Color:Silver
Best Match for Marriage:Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
Last Update:January, 2022