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Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, when he abdicated in favor of his son Tamim. He seized power from his father in a palace coup, developed Qatar's gas industry and economy, and founded Al Jazeera media group.
Aug 8, 2024 · Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani (born 1952, Doha, Qatar) was the emir of Qatar (1995–2013). Sheikh Hamad took power from his father, Sheikh Khalifa ibn Hamad Al Thani, who had become Qatar’s leader just months after the country won independence from Great Britain in 1972.
Learn about the history, structure, and members of the House of Thani, the Al Thani tribe that has ruled Qatar since the 19th century. See the list of Emirs, the family tree, and the properties owned by the family in London.
Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani is a Qatari royal, minister of the interior, and car collector. He is the son of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar, and has a controversial history of speeding, skipping classes, and owning rare supercars.
Learn about the life and achievements of the former Emir of Qatar, who led the country's modern revival and reforms in economy, education, media, and democracy. He was the architect of Qatar's vision, constitution, and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting.
Jun 25, 2013 · Learn about the life and achievements of the former Emir of Qatar, who turned the country into the world's richest nation by exploiting its gas and oil reserves. Find out why he abdicated in...
Jun 26, 2013 · Nothing was trivial about the moment: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani gave up his post as emir of Qatar to his son at the pinnacle of his influence, in an act as rare and surprising as his...
HH The Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the former Amir of the State of Qatar, one of its iconic leaders and the architect of its modern revival.
Martin Dickson, deputy editor of the Financial Times, and Roula Khalaf, Middle East editor, interviewed the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, in Doha. Here is a transcript of the ...
Jun 26, 2013 · Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani recently announced that he will give up his post as emir of Qatar to his son. Shibley Telhami looks at why Sheikh Hamad has decided to resign at the pinnacle...
