Hussain Ali Al Abdullah remains as one of the few non-royal family members to sit on the board of the Qatar Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Given that there have been plenty of board reshuffles over the years, his longevity in the role speaks volumes as to the esteem in which he is held. A former minister of state, Al Abdullah is also credited with founding the QIA. His argument at the time was that Qatar needed to put money aside for future generations. Al Abdullah also served as the deputy secretary general for investment affairs in the Government of Qatar Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment.