Hamad Omar A.
Al-Mannai

Hamad Omar A. Al-Mannai is the Chief Executive Officer of Media City Qatar, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience across telecommunications, infrastructure, and national communications systems. He was appointed by the Board to lead the organization as it enters a new stage of growth and development, and as its recognition and impact continue to expand across the domestic and international media landscape. Al-Mannai’s leadership is centered on carrying forward Media City Qatar’s existing momentum while shaping its direction in line with national priorities under Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Qatar National Development Strategy 2024–2030.

He began his career as a GSM Networks Engineer at Qtel (Ooredoo), later progressing to senior leadership roles including Head of Operations and Maintenance Networks. Al-Mannai subsequently served in the military sector where he held the role of Head of Wired and Wireless Networks and was later appointed Director of Communications. He also joined the Qatar Satellite Company, where he progressed through a series of senior leadership roles before assuming the position of Vice President – Commercial Affairs.

Throughout his career, Al-Mannai has played a key role in national-level initiatives, including membership on the Integrated System Committee, which evolved into the National Security Shield project, as well as the National Command Center establishment committee.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Electrical Engineering specializing in Communications, in addition to a Master’s degree in Business Administration.