Ghanim Muhammad Al-Muftah (Arabic: غانم محمد المفتاح, romanizedGhānim Muḥammad al-Muftāḥ, born 5 May 2002) is a Qatari YouTube streamer and philanthropist with caudal regression syndrome. In 2017, he was Qatar's youngest entrepreneur at 15.[1]

Ghanim Al-Muftah

Biography

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Ghanim Muhammad Al-Muftah was born in Doha, Qatar on 5 May 2002,[2] with caudal Regression Syndrome, a disease that affects the development of the lower spine. He has climbed Jebel Shams.[1] He has a twin brother called Ahmed.

2022 World Cup

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He was appointed an ambassador for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[3] He headlined the opening ceremony alongside Morgan Freeman.[4][5]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ghanim Al Muftah: The boy who stole the show in WC opening ceremony alongside Morgan Freeman". The Business Standard. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  2. ^ "فيديو | قصة غانم المفتاح الذي وُلد بنصف جسد وبات مصدراً عالمياً للإلهام | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
  3. ^ Web Desk. "Fifa World Cup: Qatar welcomes football fans with Quran recitation, Morgan Freeman narration". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  4. ^ "World Cup 2022 opening ceremony and Qatar's dour start – in pictures". The Guardian. 2022-11-20. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  5. ^ "Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  6. ^ Webneoo. "Takreem | A better image of the Arab world". www.takreem.net. Archived from the original on 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2022-11-20.