Prince Abdul Qawi of Brunei explained

Abdul Qawi
Tengku Sri Utama Raja
Regnal Name:Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi ibni Paduka Seri Pengiran Perdana Wazir Sahibul Himmah Wal-Waqar Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah
Royal House:Bolkiah
Father:Prince Mohamed Bolkiah
Mother:Pengiran Anak Zariah
Birth Date:27 January 1974
Birth Place:Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
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Country:Brunei

Abdul Qawi ibni Mohamed Bolkiah (born 27 January 1974) is a member of the Brunei royal family. He is a nephew of the current Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.

Early life and education

Prince Abdul Qawi was born in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on 27 August 1974 as the second child and eldest son of Paduka Seri Pengiran Perdana Wazir Sahibul Himmah Wal-Waqar Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah and Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah.[1]

Prince Abdul Qawi received his early education at St. Andrew's School, Bandar Seri Begawan. He continued his higher education at the Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College until he completed his secondary education and passed the GCEO Level. He then went to study at St Andrew's College, United Kingdom for his GCE A Level and later continued his studies at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, United Kingdom. He obtained the degree of Bachelor of Politics with Business Management. He has also attended the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) Commando School.[2] [3]

Career

Business career

Upon graduating, in 1998, Prince Abdul Qawi served Research Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Brunei Darussalam. He resigned in 2000 and ventured into business. His past experience was a member of Baiduri Group and director of Baiduri Bank from 2000 to 2010. He was on the ASEAN Business Advisory Council from 2002 to 2012.

He was formerly the Chairman of The Brunei Hotel. He was also the Non-Executive Chairman at KLW Holdings Limited and Deputy and Executive Chairman of QAF Brunei Sdn. Bhd.[4]

Currently, Prince Muda Abdul Qawi holds the position of Non-Executive Chairman at HS Optimus Holdings Ltd., chairman for National Insurance Co. Bhd., chairman at Everon Sdn. Bhd., Chairman of QOS Sdn. Bhd. and chairman at Supremo Management Services Sdn. Bhd. He is also Member of East-Asia Business Council, Member of Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Member of Insead East Asia Council.[5] [6]

Diplomatic career

The Minister for Defence Teo Chee Hean invited Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, to pay an official visit to Singapore from 8 to 12 March 2005. He would go with his wife, Princess Sarah and Prince Abdul Qawi.[7] On 18 May 2016, he was leading an international business group looking for investment prospects in the central province of Thanh Hoa, was given a welcome by State President Tran Dai Quang. Investors from Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Spain will invest in Thanh Hoa Province in particular and in energy, infrastructure, and industrial parks, according to him.[8]

Sports career

He had previously played and captained QAF FC in 2007, where they became champions of the 2007–08 Brunei Premier League.[9]

The equestrian polo competition at the 2017 SEA Games, Kuala Lumpur began on 22 August at the Putrajaya Equestrian Park. According to the list of competing teams, four of the seven players mentioned in the Brunei polo squad—Prince Abdul Mateen Bolkiah, Princess Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, Prince Bahar Bolkiah, and Prince Abdul Qawi.[10]

Personal life

Marriage

On 27 June 2013, Prince Abdul Qawi married Tengku Amalin A'ishah Putri, the youngest child and only daughter of Sultan Ismail Petra, the 28th Sultan of Kelantan, and Raja Perempuan Tengku Anis at Istana Mahkota in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.

Issue

From their marriage, the royal couple has four children. On 13 April 2014, the royal couple welcomed their first child, a princess named Pengiran Anak Tengku Afeefah Musyafaah Bolkiah Putri. Their second child, a daughter, Pengiran Anak Tengku Azzahra Iffatul Bolkiah Putri, was born on 24 June 2016. A third child, a daughter named Pengiran Anak Tengku Zaafirah Muizzah Bolkiah Putri was born on 12 February 2020. A fourth child and first son, Pengiran Anak Tengku Abdul Muhaimin Bolkiah Petra was born on 26 June 2022.[11]

Name Born Place Birth Age
Pengiran Anak Tengku Afeefah Musyafaah Bolkiah Putri 13 April 2014
Pengiran Anak Tengku Azzahra Iffatul Bolkiah Putri 24 June 2016
Pengiran Anak Tengku Zaafirah Muizzah Bolkiah Putri 12 February 2020
Pengiran Anak Tengku Abdul Muhaimin Bolkiah Petra 26 June 2022

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles

Honours

Honours awarded to him are as follows:[15]

Honours

National

Foreign

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023004154/https://www.bruneiresources.com/dppw.html . October 23, 2023 . 2024-04-23 . www.bruneiresources.com.
  2. Book: Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam . 9781442264595 . Sidhu . Jatswan S. . 20 December 2016 . Rowman & Littlefield .
  3. Web site: Tahunan . Laporan . 2018 . Annual Report 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220727193340/https://www.national.com.bn/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NIC-AR-2018-ENG-FA-WEB.pdf . July 27, 2022.
  4. News: KLW Holdings names His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Qawi as chairman . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20220816165401/https://sbr.com.sg/manufacturing/people/klw-holdings-names-his-royal-highness-prince-abdul-qawi-chairman . August 16, 2022 . 27 July 2022 . Singapore Business.
  5. Web site: Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423015916/https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/PENGIRAN-MUDA-ABDUL-QAWI-A1Q9T9/ . April 23, 2024 . 2024-04-23 . www.marketscreener.com . en.
  6. Web site: Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423015916/https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/PENGIRAN-MUDA-ABDUL-QAWI-A1Q9T9/ . April 23, 2024 . MarketScreener.
  7. Web site: Crown Prince of Brunei To Visit Singapore . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230540/https://www.nas.gov.sg/archivesonline/data/pdfdoc/20050307990.htm . August 10, 2023 . 2023-08-10 . www.nas.gov.sg.
  8. Web site: Dung . Thuy . May 19, 2016 . State President receives Brunei Prince . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230202/https://en.baochinhphu.vn/print/state-president-receives-brunei-prince-11125954.htm . August 10, 2023 . 2023-08-10 . en.baochinhphu.vn.
  9. News: 31 January 2007 . MS ABDB atasi QAF FC rangkul Piala Liga . 15 .
  10. News: 2017-08-14 . Khairy berdepan kerabat diraja Brunei . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170814195548/http://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/lain-lain/2017/08/312240/khairy-berdepan-kerabat-diraja-brunei . August 14, 2017 . 2023-08-10 . bharian.com.my.
  11. Web site: Yunus . Fadhil . Wedding new chapter in Brunei, Kelantan ties . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128011339/http://www.sultanate.com/news_server/2013/25_jun_2.html . January 28, 2021 . 2024-04-23 . www.sultanate.com.
  12. Web site: Hassan . Oleh . 2022-07-28 . Berkenan melawat Supa save dan Golden Corporation » Media Permata Online . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230811053300/https://mediapermata.com.bn/berkenan-melawat-supa-save-dan-golden-corporation/ . August 11, 2023 . 2023-08-10 . Berkenan melawat Supa save dan Golden Corporation . en-US.
  13. News: 12 November 2022 . Sultan Muhammad V also bestowed Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi the title Tengku Sri Utama Raja of Kelantan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221112074222/https://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2022/11/849809/her-highness-sultanah-kelantan-nur-diana-petra-abdullah-heads-list . November 12, 2022 . 21 August 2023 . New Straits Times.
  14. News: Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi Ibni DYTM Paduka Seri Pengiran Perdana Wazir Sahibul Wal-Waqqar Pengiran Muda Mohamed Bolkiah received the title of Tengku Sri Utama Raja. . . 3 August 2023 . 21 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Azahari . Izah . 2023-01-17 . Grand banquet celebrates royal union » Borneo Bulletin Online . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810231703/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/grand-banquet-celebrates-royal-union/ . August 10, 2023 . 2023-08-10 . Grand banquet celebrates royal union . en-US.
  16. News: 2022-06-02 . 300 dikurniakan Pingat Kehormatan NBD . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230811015056/https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202018/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=41324&ContentTypeId=0x0100A15AC32EE9717E478A995CCD9EFFA221 . August 11, 2023 . 2023-08-10 . Pelita Brunei.
  17. Web site: 24 October 2022 . Royalty receive Malaysian State Decoration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221128225944/https://borneobulletin.com.bn/royalty-receive-malaysian-state-decoration/ . November 28, 2022 . borneobulletin.com.bn.