Sheikh Jassim Net Worth: How much is Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani worth?

Qatari politician, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, simply called Sheikh Jassim has an estimated net worth of around $1.2 billion.

Sheikh Jassim source of wealth

How did Sheikh Jassim get his money? How did Sheikh Jassim become rich? Sheikh Jassim is from one of the richest if not the richest family in Qatar. He is the younger brother of Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founding father of modern Qatar. He is also the fifth son of Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani and the grandson of Jaber bin Mohammed Al Thani.

He acquired 80% of Heritage oil which was listed as a London exploration and production company. He was also listed as a Counsellor at the Qatari embassy as such was privileged to legal immunity under the 1961 Vienna Convention.

His family is considered one of the richest people in the world. They oversaw his country’s $230 billion sovereign wealth fund until 2013. According to British tabloids, he has been named “the man who bought London.”