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Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani
In the 19th century, the Al-Thani family moved from Fuwairat to Doha, under the leadership of Mohamed bin Thani who was born in Fuwairat. Qatar made a union with Faisal bin Turki, the Emir of the 2nd Saudi State. -
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Emirs of Qatar
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Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani
Sheikh Jassim Al-Thani was born 1825. He took full responsibility as Emir of Qatar in 1876. The Ottomans tried to take over Qatar. All situations led to war between Sheikh Jassim and the Ottomans in March 1893 at Al-Wajba. Sheikh Jassim and his people beat the Ottomans. SSheikh Jassim died in 1913 -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al-Thani
Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim was born in Doha 1880. On July 17, 1913, he took over as the ruler of Qatar. On November 3,1916, Britian signed a treaty with Sheikh Adbullah to bring Qatar under protection. Oil was discovered during his rule in Dukan land flied in 1940 -
Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani
Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani was a poet and author. In 1949 he became the ruler of Qatar. Sheikh Ali led to an increase in oil production. On December 3, 1949, the first oil shipment exported from Dukhan flield petrol, -
Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani
Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al-Thani was born in Doha 1920. Om October 24, 1960, he became the ruler of Qatar. Gulf countries began asking for independence during his rule. Britain decided to back away from the Gulf States. Britain agreed to the independence of Qatar on September 3, 1971 -
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani became the ruler of Qatar in 1972. Taking part in establishing the gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981. Taking part in a number if Arab meetings and strengghtened the relationship between Qatar and othe countries around the world. -
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Sheikh Hamad took over as the Emir of Qatar in 1995. The Satate of Qatar improved its relations with other GCC countries. Qatar also stepped forwards and played an important role in helping relationships between other Arab countries.Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani was born on 1952. He was the first Qatari to take over as the commanderin chief of the Qatari Armed Forces. He as chosen as Crown Prince in 1977. -
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani was born June 3 1980. In 1997, he graduated from Sherborne Secondary School in the UK.He became the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday, 25 June 2013.
