Sheikh

Sheikh

Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...

 Mishal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (born: Doha

Doha

Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...

, 2 July 1972) He is a member of the Royal House of Thani. He is the first son and eldest child of the current Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his first wife, Sheikha Mariam bint Muhammad Al-Thani.

Career

Sheikh Mishal is President of the Arab Equestrian Federation, he was the Chairman of the Al Rayyan Sports Club, and Member of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC).

Family

He has issue, three sons and three daughters:

Sons:

• Sheikh Abdullah bin Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani - Member of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC).
• Sheikh Muhammad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani
• Sheikh Hamad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani

Daughters:

• Sheikha Rowdha bint Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani
• Sheikha Mariam bint Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani
• Sheikha Aisha bint Mishal bin Hamad Al-Thani

All members of his family are racehorse owners and closely involved in the Equestrian sports.