Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani Abdullah bin Khalid Al Thani Abdullah bin Khalid (عبد الله بن خالد آل ثاني) was the former minister of interior of Qatar. He is a member of the House of Al Thani. He is the brother of Sheik Hamad bin Khalid Al Thani. Abdullah bin Khalid is also the former Qatari Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. Al Thani was Qatar’s minister of religious affairs in 1996. He served as interior minister until 26 June 2013 and was replaced by Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani in the post. Al Thani also served on Qatar’s Family Council responsible for authorizing the
Country house opera Country house opera Country house opera is opera performed at a country house, whether in the house itself, in the grounds, or in an adapted or purpose built theatre on the grounds. It is a feature in particular of the English summer. Country house opera is usually initiated by private enthusiasts, and relies almost exclusively upon private funding. This distinguishes it from the UK's state subsidised opera companies which, like most opera houses around the world, are based in city centres. Black tie is often "de rigueur", in contrast with the Royal Opera House in London and other city operas