This is a list of emirs of Qatar. The emirs of Qatar are members of the Al-Thani dynasty and the state of Qatar was founded in 1850 by Muhammad bin Thani. The house of Al-Thani originate from the Banu Tamim; one of the largest tribes in the Arabian Peninsula.
Emirs of Qatar (1850–present)
Succession
The order of succession as the Ruler of Qatar is determined by appointments within the Al Thani family.
The former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic:الشيخ حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني), appointed his fourth son, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani (Arabic:الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني), as heir apparent on 8 August 2003, after his older son Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani (who held the position between 1996 and 2003) renounced his rights to the throne in favour of Sheikh Tamim.
The IndianEmbassy in Doha is in regular touch with Qatari authorities, said a source ... They were sentenced to death in 2023 but released in February 2024 after their sentences were commuted by a Qatari court and an order from the Emir.
He was detained by Qatari security personnel and taken into custody, Joshi said ... Their sentences were commuted by a Qatari court and they were freed on the orders of the Qatari Emir in February 2024.
He was detained by Qatari security personnel and taken into custody, Joshi said ... Their sentences were commuted by a Qatari court and they were freed on the orders of the Qatari Emir in February 2024.
Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad ... The account had posted only six tweets, including intimate videos and photographs of the Qatari emir, over a two-day period before suddenly ceasing all activity.
The meeting, informal yet surprising, was mediated by QatariEmirSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani... The Qatari emir has mediated or overseen Qatar's involvement in several high-profile diplomatic ...
The delegation members are expected to remain in Qatar for approximately two days. An Israeli official stated that despite the complexities of Qatari mediation, the wealthy emirate still wields the greatest influence over Hamas. Hamas terrorists. Photo.