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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, helped establish Qatar's reputation as an influential player in Middle East politics.The first major move in this regard was the founding of Al Jazeera, [6] a state-owned news media company.
The prime minister of the State of Qatar (Arabic: رئیس الوزراء القطري) is the second most powerful official of Qatar, who heads the Government of Qatar. Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani , the Emir of Qatar from the coup d'état of 22 February 1972, was the first holder of this position from its establishment on 29 May 1970.
Qatar's World Cup chief executive of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Nasser Al Khater, stated that the purpose of the designated sobering-up areas was to ensure the fans' safety. [26] The absence of alcohol has helped to create a more positive and enjoyable atmosphere at the event, with a more family-friendly environment being ...
There have been eight rulers of Qatar, all members of the Al Thani family. [2] [3] Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani is recognised as the first ruler from 1851 when he achieved union of the country's tribes under his leadership. [4] Qatar became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1871, although Sheikh Mohammed retained control of its internal affairs.
Qatar plans to speak with Mohamed al-Bashir, an HTS leader, on Tuesday, the day after he was appointed to lead Syria's transitional administration, the official said. "The focus is on the need for ...
List of Emirs: . Sheikh Thani bin Mohammad; Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani, Emir of Qatar (1851–1878); Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Emir of Qatar (1878–1913); Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Thani, ruled Qatar between 1898 and 1905 (after his brother abdicated in favor of him) until he was killed in 1905 [9]
(Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the Hamas hostage situation and other developments in Gaza in a phone call on Friday, the leaders ...
Many of America’s traditional allies, meanwhile, hinted at their unease but also a pragmatic determination to make the best of their new reality: four more years of a man who has undermined ...