The emir of the State of Qatar (Arabic: أمیر دولة قطر) is the monarch and head of state of the country. The emir is also the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and guarantor of the Constitution. The emir holds the most powerful position in the country, and has a prominent role in foreign relations.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: تميم بن حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني, romanized: Tamīm bin Ḥamad bin Khalīfa Āl Thānī; born 3 June 1980) is Emir of Qatar, reigning since 2013. Tamim is the second son of former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, born to …

Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, emir of Qatar (2013– ). As crown prince, he worked to boost Qatar’s international stature by attracting major sporting events, even winning a bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

H is Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani assumed his duties as Amir of the State of Qatar on 25th June 2013, following the announcement of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s decision to hand over his power to his Heir Apparent in an address to the Qatari people, and the pledge of allegiance to His Highness ...

HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani assumed his duties as the Amir of the State of Qatar in 2013.

Jun 25, 2013 · Qatar became an influential regional player under the rule of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, backing the Arab Spring revolutions and siding with rebels fighting against authoritarian governments in...

Dec 3, 2024 · The Emir of Qatar married his first wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, in 2005 – as his First Lady, she accompanies him on official trips and will travel with him to Britain in December. The couple are second cousins …

Feb 26, 2024 · The emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has transformed his tiny emirate into an international powerhouse. His British education comes in handy in the West when he's not busy reconciling with his Gulf neighbors and financing Hamas

His Highness the Amir is the Head of State and the Commander-in-Chief of Qatar’s Armed Forces. He represents the State of Qatar in domestic and foreign settings. His Highness the Amir was born on 3 June 1980.

Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is Emir of Qatar who succeeded his father, Emir Hamad bin Khalifa, after the latter abdicated the throne in June 2013. The fourth son of his father, he became heir apparent in 2003 when his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne.