Qatari rulers

Sheikh Mohamed bin Thani becomes ruler of Qatar

Jan 1, 1868

Qatar becomes and independent Emirati and Sheikh Mohamed is appointed ruler of Qatar

Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammad bin Thani become Emir of Qatar

Jan 1, 1876

Become Emir of Qatar

Sheikh Mohamed bin Thani retires due to old age

Dec 31, 1876

retires due to old age

Sheikh Jassim dies

Jan 1, 1913

Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani takes over as ruler of Qatar

Jul 17, 1913

Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani signs treaty with Britain

Nov 3, 1916

Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani takes over from his dad

Jan 1, 1949

First oil shipment exported from Qatar

Dec 31, 1949

Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani becomes ruler of Qatar

Oct 24, 1960

Britain acknowledge tthe independence of Qatar

Sep 3, 1971

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani assumes rule of Qatar

Jan 1, 1972

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani becomes ruler of Qatar

Jan 1, 1995

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani becomes Emir of Qatar

Jun 25, 2013