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Faisal Mohamed Al Emadi

Secretary General, Qatar Red Crescent Society
Faisal Mohamed Al-Emadi is the Secretary General of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), with extensive experience in business management, operational leadership, and humanitarian work. His passion for humanitarian action has been a driving force throughout his career.
 
Faisal holds an MBA from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in Egypt and a Diploma in Government Leadership from Qatar Leadership Centre. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Mohammed V University in Morocco, focusing on humanitarian studies.
 
Before assuming the role of Secretary General in January 2022, Faisal served as Executive Director of Relief and International Development at QRCS. In this role, he successfully led and coordinated numerous global relief and development initiatives supporting vulnerable communities.
 
Prior to joining QRCS in 2020, Faisal was Executive Director of Programs at Silatech (2016–2020), where he effectively managed the organization’s strategic and annual plans.
 
From 1999 to 2016, Faisal held various governmental positions in Qatar, gaining valuable insights into social and developmental challenges.
 
He is a member of several key committees in Qatar, including Vice Chair of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law and a member of the Civil Defense Council.
 
Faisal’s technical expertise in IT enhances his ability to innovate and improve humanitarian operations. His exceptional communication and critical-thinking skills enable him to navigate complex humanitarian challenges and create lasting positive impact.