Word from the Ambassador
I am pleased to welcome you all, in this official website of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in the Republic of the Philippines.
The bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and the Republic of the Philippines are based on partnership and mutual cooperation, in vital areas of common interest, including labor Trade, Investment, Tourism, among others, which are growing increasingly.
The State of Qatar hosts no less than 300,000 Filipinos, , residing or working, in various development projects, contribute to the Civilization renaissance taking place in the State, and play a vital role in boosting the economy, in addition to their effective role in achieving the Qatar Vision Project’s goals for the year 2030.
The State of Qatar established its Embassy in the Philippines in 1994, in order to enhance the bilateral cooperation relations with the Philippines, provide appropriate services to Qatari nationals, protect their interests, extend a helping hand and assist them in travel and residence procedures in the Philippines, in addition to assisting in providing other services in cases of Emergency, as well as for Filipinos heading to the State of Qatar, whether for work, Invest, business, tourism or others.
I am pleased to invite you to take time exploring our website, to learn about the diplomatic and consular services the Embassy provides, and how to access them. Qataris residing in the Philippines can view the information necessary to establish commercial or other activities.
I look forward to working more with the Qatari nationals, and with the Filipinos alike, in order to strengthen bilateral relations, in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly countries in all fields.
I also invite you to communicate with the Embassy via E-mail: manila@mofa.gov.qa or through the hot line: 0063288516666 and provide us with suggestions and observations that enrich the information and improve aspects of the Embassy's tasks, in a manner that serves its objectives.
Ambassador
Ahmed bin Saad N. A. Al-Homidi
Information:
Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Philippines.
Date of Birth: 01 December 1983.
Date of Appointment at the ministry: 11 December 2007.
Academic Qualification
- Master on Defense and Security Studies, Joaan Bin Jassim Academy for Defence Studies, 2021
- Bachelor of Law and Sharia, Qatar University, 2007
Work Experience
- February 2023- up to Present - Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Philippines
- August 2018-February 2023 – Head of the North and Central Division of the Department of American Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- September 2012-July 2018 – Embassy of the State of Qatar in Vienna, Austria
- December 2007-August 2009 – Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Current diplomatic degree
Plenipotentiary.
Marital Status
Married with three daughters
Languages
Arabic – English