Sheikha Mayassa Bint Al Thani Sheikha Mayassa has been described as the ‘undisputed queen of the art world’. The sister of Qatar’s emir chairs the recently rebranded Qatar Museums, which manages the country’s valuable art collection. Known for her acquisitions of art works by Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol, among others, she is believed to control an annual acquisition budget… Sheikha Mayassa has been described as the ‘undisputed queen of the art world’. The sister of Qatar’s emir chairs the recently rebranded Qatar Museums, which manages the country’s valuable art collection. Known for her acquisitions of art works by Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol, among others, she is believed to control an annual acquisition budget of $1bn. The sheikha made headlines in 2012 when she acquired Cezanne’s The Card Players for a then record-setting $250m. In 2013, she topped ArtReview’s ranking of the 100 most influential figures in the art world but dropped down to 87 last year. Chairwoman, Qatar Museums Authority Origin:Qatar Residence:Qatar Sector:Culture and society