Overview
- Al‑Khater succeeds Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer, who became CEO in late 2023 after Akbar Al Baker’s 27‑year tenure.
- The appointment was disclosed in a company statement from board chairman Saad Sherida Al‑Kaabi, who thanked Al‑Meer for his service.
- Al‑Khater most recently served as chief operating officer at Hamad International Airport and earlier held senior roles at QatarEnergy.
- The announcement offered no quote from Al‑Meer, and reporting notes there is no transition period.
- Coverage points to continuity in selecting an airport operations leader, while noting Al‑Meer had been credited in reporting with improving internal culture.