Akbar Al Baker was born in Doha in 1960. He is an economics and commerce graduate and holds a private pilot's licence.

Mr Al Baker worked in the civil aviation directorate for 18 years in various departments, where his last position was the Head of Finance & Administration.
He is currently Chief Executive Officer of the following companies: Qatar Airways, Doha International Airport, Qatar Airways Holidays, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Duty Free Company, Qatar Distribution Company and Qatar Aircraft Catering Company.

In addition to this, Mr Al Baker has been a businessman in Doha for 23 years.