QATAR HISTORY TIMELINE

  • Sheikh Thani Bin Mohammed ruling timespan

    He is the first ruler of Qatar.
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    Timeline of Al-Thani family

  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani

    the 2nd ruler of the Qatari democracy, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani signed the treaty with Britan Born in Fuwairat and inherited the Emir leadership from his father. Ruled from 1850-1878
  • Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed

    His highness drove off the Ottomans in their attempt to take control over Qatar.
  • Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim

    Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim was greatly recognized throughout history for signing the british protection treaty, meaning Qatar was under the protection of britan, but not to this day. The treaty had expired. He ruled from 1913-1949
  • Shekh Ali Bin Abdullah

    His highness ruled from 1949-1960, helping Qatar evolve by increasing their oil production and industry. Greatly effecting the country posotively.
  • Seikh Ahmed bin Ali

    His highness established the ministry of finance ruling from 1960-1972
  • Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad

    His highness strongly improved relations with other countries, ruling from 1995-2013
  • Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad

    His highness is mentally intelligent graduating from two colleges in the U.K. , and is yet to further establish Qatar