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 …

Jun 25, 2013 · Taking over from his father, whose 18-year rule was marked by the emergence of Qatar as an influential player on both the Gulf and world stage, Sheikh Tamim's elevation to …

Feb 21, 2025 · 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. As emir, he navigated a rift with Qatar’s Gulf neighbors.

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.

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

His 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 ...

Feb 26, 2024 · Qatar is currently ruled by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the fourth son of former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who abdicated the throne in 2013. Tamim is widely regarded as a sophisticated leader who moves easily between the Middle East and the West.

Jun 5, 2017 · Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani became one of the youngest emirs in Qatar’s history when he assumed power in June 2013 at the age of 33. Sheikh Tamim took over from …

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.

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.