The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced its executive board of trustees, with new members representing ministries and authorities as well as national and media organisations.
HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the founder and chairperson of the DFI, continues to chair the board.
Continuing members include Mansoor Ebrahim al-Mahmoud, the chief executive of Qatar Museums and special Adviser to HE the chairperson, and Issa bin Mohamed al-Mohannadi, the chairman of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.
The new trustees are: 
n HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, an avid film enthusiast and a member of the Royal family; 
n HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali;
n Nasser bin Ghanem al-Khelaifi, the chairman of Qatar Sports Investments (QSi) and the chief executive of the beIN Media Group;
n HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the chief executive of the Qatar Media Corporation; and 
n HE Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani, the director of the Government Communication Office and acting director of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Drawing on their wealth of experience and expertise from working with diverse national and international organisations, the members will work with the DFI team to build a strong cultural showcase that strengthens Qatar’s position as a leading producer of creative and compelling content from the Arab region.
HE Sheikha Al Mayassa said: “The board of trustees of the DFI will steer the organisation to a new era of growth that will focus not only on driving a vibrant Qatari film industry, but also on fostering the next generation of talents who are creating compelling content in the Middle East.”
“While the DFI has come a long way in accomplishing our founding goals, it is important that we regularly revisit our strategic priorities and redefine our strategies to reflect the aspirations of the youth,” she said.
“We are a young film organisation with a global vision and ambitions, and this new board will formulate innovative and creative approaches to meeting the mandate of the Institute,” HE Sheikha Al Mayassa added. “The members will also focus on making films and culture a meaningful part of the Qatari community by celebrating our rich heritage and values.”
HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani will play a central role in defining youth-oriented strategies to build a talent pool of young Qatari film professionals and create world-class content in Qatar.
An advocate of exporting narratives from the East to the West, HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad believes in the power of cinema to convey a strong message, bring about positive social change, and reach a mass audience.
HE Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali leads the development of the nation’s cultural and sports sectors with a focus on nurturing the next generation of talent.
A former Davis Cup player and member of the Qatar National Tennis team, Nasser al-Khelaifi is the chairman of QSi, a fund dedicated to investments in the sport and leisure industry on a national and international level.
Al-Khelaifi is also the board chairman and chief executive of the Paris Saint-Germain football club, the chief executive of the beIN Media Group, the president of the Qatar Tennis Federation, the chairman of the Asian Tennis Federation, a member of the board of the Qatar Investment Authority, and the chairman of the board of MIRAMAX.
HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani is the chief executive of the Qatar Media Corporation, the apex media entity entrusted with implementing a clear framework for the industry’s growth, and also a board member of Al Jazeera Network.
He plays a key role in shaping the media and cultural landscape of Qatar, and has made significant contributions to establishing the nation as one of the leaders in the media industry through visionary and transformational initiatives.
HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad previously served as the director manager in charge of the Media Development Department at Qatar Media Corporation, the media expert at the Office of HH the Heir Apparent, and a member of the committee and director of the Board of Cultural Events at the Doha Cultural Media Committee.
HE Sheikh Saif bin Ahmed bin Saif al-Thani earlier held the post of senior international relations officer with the Prime Minister’s Office.
He began his career with the government as a senior international relations officer with the Ministry of Interior.
Mansour Ebrahim al-Mahmoud holds the mandate for developing Qatar Museums into a leading cultural organisation.
He was previously the office director of the Prime Minister’s Office at the Qatar Investment Authority, where he helped elevate the nation’s international investment relations.
Al-Mahmoud has also served on the boards of Qatari Diar, Qatar National Bank, and the Hassad Food Company.
Issa bin Mohamed al-Mohannadi was the chairman of the Qatar Tourism Authority as it embarked on rolling out the new Tourism Sector Strategy.
He was the founding chief executive of Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of the Qatar Foundation, promoting sustainability in architecture and heritage preservation in Qatar.
Al-Mohannadi is the founder and chairperson of the Qatar Green Building Council and has held senior management positions at RasGas.
He is the chairman of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club board of directors and a board member of Qatar Airways, Qatari Diar, and Barwa Real Estate.