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Ali Sharif Al Emadi

Qatar finance minister 2013-2021 and Qatar Airways chairman; sentenced to 20 years and fined QAR 61bn for laundering over $5.6bn (2024)

Former Minister of Finance, Qatar (2013 to 2021)· Qatar · in the record since Jul 2013
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Al-Emadi was made board chairman of Qatar National Bank on 7 July 2013, after serving as its chief executive from 2005; he was dismissed after his 2021 arrest.
Qatar National Bank
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Al-Emadi was named to the administrative council of the Qatar Investment Authority on 1 July 2013.
Qatar Investment Authority
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Al-Emadi was Qatar's Minister of Finance from June 2013 until his arrest in May 2021.
Jun 2013 to May 2021Ministry of Finance (Qatar)
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  • Doha NewsAl-Emadi was appointed as Qatar’s Minister of Finance in June 2013, serving until his arrest in May 2021.
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While finance minister, Al-Emadi simultaneously headed Qatar Airways as its chairman.
2013 to 2021Qatar Airways
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  • The Business StandardHe was minister from 2013 until his arrest and simultaneously headed the state-owned airline.

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The court fined Al-Emadi more than 61 billion Qatari riyals (about $16.7 billion).$16.8B
2024TBS reports QAR61 billion ($16.8 billion), triple the sum allegedly laundered.
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  • Doha Newsan extensive fine exceeding 61 billion Qatari riyals (around $16.7 billion)
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Al-Emadi was convicted of bribery, abuse of position, damage to public funds and laundering more than $5.6 billion.$5.6B
2024
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  • Doha NewsEmadi’s charges included bribery, abuse of position and power, and damage to public funds, in addition to money laundering.
  • The Business StandardThe charges involve more than $5.6 billion, according to Reuters.
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Reports say former Qatari finance minister Ali Sharif Al Emadi was jailed for 20 years for laundering $5.6 billion.$5.6B
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Qatar's Criminal Court sentenced Al-Emadi to 20 years in prison.
2024Verdict reported January 2024; subject to appeal.
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  • Doha NewsQatar’s Criminal Court has sentenced the country’s former finance minister, Ali Sherif al-Emadi, to 20 years in prison
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Qatar's Criminal Court sentenced former finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi to 20 years in prison.
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  • Doha NewsQatar's Criminal Court has sentenced former finance minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi to 20 years in prison

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Bribery & corruption1Courts & justice1Misused public funds1