Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of success of larger nations, such as India. He also promotes the participation of Qatari women in sport, noting the increased investment in women's sport in the country and participation of its female athletes at the 2011 Pan Arab Games and 2012 London Olympics. In May 2015 he was replaced as Secretary general of the Qatar Olympic Committee by Thani Al-Kuwari. He is also a director of Amyris, a firm that specialises in renewable-based products. Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Saoud bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani (born 19 February 1970) is a Qatari sports administrator and member of the ruling family
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