Hamad Aljameela

Hamad Saeed Hamad Aljameela Al Marri is a Qatari poet, falconry commentator and social-media figure. His public work brings together heritage sport, analysis, community engagement and commercial communication.

Born in 1981, he grew up in Muraikh as the eldest of five children in a traditional, middle-income Qatari family. The neighbourhood's close ties made childhood feel like life within one extended household: residents shared both celebrations and bereavements. As the eldest son, he accepted responsibility early and became a father figure, brother and friend to his siblings.

His father and grandfather passed on their knowledge of falconry and a love of a sport deeply rooted in Qatari heritage. Poetry was another early influence; he listened closely, memorised verse and gradually developed the ability to compose it himself.

Falconry and poetry have long been intertwined in Qatari culture, and both became expressions of his pride in that inheritance. A childhood enthusiasm for travel, hunting and falconry eventually took him to more than twenty countries to practise and deepen his knowledge of the sport. His poetic work began through online forums, among them Al-Nadawi, which brought together leading Gulf poets. He later appeared with the broadcaster Hamad bin Mohsen Al-Nuaimi on Qatar Television's “Bahour Al-Qawafi”. Competition followed: he won first place in the UAE's “Description of the Falconer” contest and then in Qatar's “Poet of Al-Qalayel”, before reducing his poetry commitments to concentrate on falconry and falcons.

He identifies first as a falconer and then as a poet. Specialising in keeping and working with falcons became a life project, rich in demanding journeys and difficult experiences but sustained by genuine passion.

That passion moved naturally into digital media. Aljameela developed a substantial Instagram presence and was selected as commentator for the Qatar International Falcons and Hunting Festival, Marmi. He became the Gulf's first specialist commentator in the sport and remained involved for thirteen seasons as a committee member, referee and commentator. His expertise later took him into analytical studios on television channels across the Gulf.

Social media became his most direct means of communicating with the public. Through his accounts, he worked with national bodies including the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Defence and Kahramaa to cover their events. He sought to emphasise constructive messages, even when reporting news, and was named Qatar's best social-media influencer in 2022. His collaborations also included the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the Arab Cup and the Olympic movement, reflecting his desire to contribute to national life through every available platform.

He began his professional career at Hamad Medical Corporation, then moved to the Ministry of Environment and Municipality to work with the external reserves. The connection between his official responsibilities and his long-standing interest in falconry strengthened his commitment to the role.

Earlier, he had spent more than thirteen years in work outside his preferred specialism. Reaching the position he had imagined was therefore a significant achievement: it allowed him to represent a broad section of Qatari society through his profession, his heritage interests and his public communication.

Entering public life required him to overcome a naturally private and introverted disposition. In 2012, he decided to move beyond that fear. New opportunities followed, and he came to see an unplanned path as one that had nevertheless opened in the right way.

His poetry career began during an especially active and competitive period. After winning several awards, he believed that he had proved himself and should direct his effort towards other fields. He returned to the falconry he had practised since childhood and entered its commercial and competitive world. With Salman Abdullah Abdulghani, he founded Al-Bairaq Team. Its achievements included the UAE President's Cup in 2022, two Sheikh Al-Sabah Cups and seven cups in Qatar—results he valued particularly because the team represented Qatar in a field central to national and Gulf identity.

He also founded Tawasul Advertising and Media Company to develop partnerships across the Gulf. The company worked with FIFA and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy to present Qatar effectively to international audiences. A contract with Rafiq, involving a group of public figures, marked another important stage in its development.

Despite assuming family responsibilities from a young age, he believes that he still owes an immeasurable debt to his parents. Their limited income did not diminish the sacrifices they made for him and his siblings, and he continues to seek ways to repay their generosity, bring them happiness and make them proud.

Balancing professional, cultural and public commitments often proved difficult and led him to postpone marriage. He married only after the age of thirty-five, once he felt that his career and independent life had reached a stable foundation.