The Emirs of Qatar

Sheikh Thani bin Mohamned

Jan 1, 1848

He was the first king of Qatar he ruled for 2 years.

Shekhs of Qatar

Period: Jan 1, 1848 to Jan 1, 2013

Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani

Jan 1, 1850

king of Qatar

Sheikh Jassinm bin Mohammed Al Thani

Jan 1, 1878

He ruled Qatar for 35 Years and he defeated the Ottoman Empire and made Qatar free

Sheikh Abdulla bin Jassim Al-Thani

Jan 1, 1913

He signed a treated with Britain He ruled for 36 years

Sheikh Ali bin Abdulla Al-Thani

Jan 1, 1949

He built Hospitals here in Qatar He ruled for 11 years

sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani

Jan 1, 1960

He ruled for 12 years

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad

Nov 30, 1972

He opened Qatar University. He ruled for 13 years

Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa

Jan 1, 1995

First Commander to be Qatari

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al thani

Jan 1, 2013

He is the current KIng