Ghanim Muhammad Al-Muftah (, born 5 May 2002) is a Qatari YouTube streamer and philanthropist with

caudal regression syndrome Caudal regression syndrome, or sacral agenesis (or hypoplasia of the sacrum), is a rare congenital disorder in which the fetal development of the lower Vertebral column, spine—the Caudal (anatomical term), caudal partition of the spine—is abno ...

. In 2017, he was Qatar's youngest entrepreneur at 15.

Biography

Ghanim Muhammad Al-Muftah was born in

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, Qatar on 5 May 2002, with

caudal Regression Syndrome Caudal regression syndrome, or sacral agenesis (or hypoplasia of the sacrum), is a rare congenital disorder in which the fetal development of the lower Vertebral column, spine—the Caudal (anatomical term), caudal partition of the spine—is abno ...

, a disease that affects the development of the lower spine. He has climbed

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. He has a twin brother named Ahmed.

Career and 2022 World Cup

He was appointed an ambassador for the

2022 FIFA World Cup The 2022 FIFA World Cup was the 22nd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for national football teams organized by FIFA. It took place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022, after the country was awarded the hosting ri ...

. He headlined the

opening ceremony An opening ceremony, grand opening, or ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of a newly constructed location or the start of an event.

alongside

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. Beyond his role in the World Cup, Ghanim Al-Muftah is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur dedicated to advocating for disability awareness and inclusion. He actively engages in various sports such as swimming, scuba diving, and hiking, showcasing that physical challenges are not barriers to achieving one’s ambitions. Through his public speaking engagements and social media presence, Al-Muftah continues to champion inclusivity, inspiring others by demonstrating that disabilities do not limit one’s potential. In April 2022, the Qatar World Cup Supreme Committee appointed Al-Muftah as an official ambassador for the tournament. He expressed his honor by stating, "It is a great honor for me to announce that I have been selected as an official ambassador for the FIFA World Cup 2022, and I look forward to sharing with you the enthusiasm and excitement on our way to the tournament." During the 2022 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, Al-Muftah shared the stage with actor Morgan Freeman. He recited a verse from the Quran, emphasizing unity and diversity, marking the first time in World Cup history that the opening ceremony began with a Quranic recitation.

Awards

*2017: Young Entrepreneur, Takreem Foundation.

References

Qatari mass media people People with caudal regression syndrome Living people Arab YouTubers 2022 FIFA World Cup 2002 births {{Qatar-bio-stub