[72] In January 2013, French politicians again accused the Emir's government of giving material support to Islamist groups in Mali and the French newspaper Le Canard enchaîné quoted an unnamed source in French military intelligence saying that "The MNLA, al Qaeda-linked Ansar Dine and MUJAO have all received cash from Doha. Under his rule the Qatari government helped to fund the Al Jazeera news network by an emiri decree. In mid-June 2011, rumours resurfaced that Qatari Holdings were preparing a £2 Billion takeover bid and that the funding, that the club had been using for transfers since the start of June, was actually supplied by the Qataris and not the Glazer Family. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is the country’s current Prime Minister. Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (born 1978), H.E. He was born in Doha on 9 February 1988. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: الشيخ حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني‎; born 1 January 1952) is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family. A sportsman[15] and an accomplished diver, Hamad has played an active role in promoting and developing athletics in Qatar. Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani – president of the Al-Rayyan Sports Club, H.E. This marked the first real attempt by any leader in the Persian Gulf to pursue dialogue with Israel. Together they have four sons and five daughters: H.E. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani is the sister of Qatar's ruling Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and daughter of the country's Father Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and former First Lady Moza bint Nasser. He married his first wife H.H. Residence: Royal Palace, Doha, Qatar. [70] Incidents nevertheless continued. He was lso the Minister of Defense at that time. With fewer than two million inhabitants, the average income in the country shot to a staggering $86,440 per year per person. Sheikha Sara bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani – Program Coordinator for Reach Out to Asia-Qatar (ROTAQ), H.E. Noora Bint Khalid Al-Thani: Gender: Female: Aliases: Sheikha Noora bint Khalid Al-Thani, Noora bint Khalid: Description: Sheikha Noora bint Khalid Al-Thani is the spouse of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Source: Emir of Qatar (father of the current Emir) Born: January 1, 1952. Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser is the wife of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, and the mother of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir of Qatar. [clarification needed][8], He graduated from the British Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in 1971 and commissioned as a lieutenant colonel. In December 2015, he was flown to Zürich, Switzerland, for treatment after breaking his leg while on holiday in Morocco's Atlas mountains. Together they have four sons and five daughters: H.E. Hamad bin Chalífa Ál Thání (arabsky الأمير حمد بن خليفة ال ثاني ‎‎, * 1952, Dauhá, Katar) je druhý syn katarského emíra Chalífy bin Hamada Ál Tháního.V roce 1995 svrhl svého otce, který byl zrovna na státní návštěvě v Ženevě a od té doby byl emírem Kataru. Palestine's interior ministry was said to have a "well-prepared plan" to provide security for the emir during his stay. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (born 1988), H.E. [33] Additionally, the Doha Film Institute was established in 2009 which in partnership with the Tribeca Film Festival (founded by Robert De Niro), created the Doha Tribeca Film Festival that ran from 2009 – 2012. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: الشيخ حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني ‎, born 1 January 1952) is the former Emir of the State of Qatar.He was the Emir from 1995 to 2013. It also maintained close relations with Iran. With the support of his family, Hamad took control of the country in 1995 while his father was on vacation abroad. [14], In a break with the traditional role, his second wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned has been a visible advocate for education and children's causes.[11]. [69] He took a flight to Egypt before being driven into Gaza. [3] During his reign, several sports and diplomatic events took place in Qatar, including the 2006 Asian Games, 2012 UN Climate Change Conference, Doha Agreement, Fatah–Hamas Doha Agreement, and it was decided that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in the country. Qatar expert Olivier Da Lage said: "When he came to power in 1995, Sheikh Hamad had a goal to place Qatar on the world map by exploiting the gas resources which his father did not develop for fear it would change the emirate's society. have noted the Emir's visit to Gaza and meeting with Hamas, which houses a militant wing, Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. [12] However, his father ultimately retained control over state finances.[12]. "[60], Media sources claimed that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made a bid for Manchester United on 11 February 2011. ...The Guardian has reported that Nepalese migrants building the infrastructure to host the 2022 World Cup died at a rate of one every ... en.wikipedia.org Emergence of a Woman bunisess Leader; Sheikha Noora Al Khalifa, CEO, Medpoint [63] He was a key person in the cease fire during the 2006 Lebanon War and contributed majorly in the relief of damaged areas. [68], In October 2012, the Emir made a landmark visit to Gaza by being the first head of state to go there since the 2006 election of Hamas and the imposition of a blockade by Israel. His second wife is H.H. 1 January 1952; assumed power 27 June 1995, after deposing his father, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad ath-Thani (b. Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al-Misnad (born 8 August 1959, Al-Khor), the daughter of Nasser bin Abdullah Al Missned. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani - Wikipedia. [1], Hamad was able to focus on turning Qatar from a small desert backwater into a major world power by continuing to exploit the country’s vast oil fields, and discovering and tapping the world’s third largest gas reserves. [24] In regards to the shift in power, Hamad said: "The time has come to open a new page in the journey of our nation that would have a new generation carry the responsibilities."[25]. He also played a part in negotiations between the US and the Taliban. [64] He provided two military bases for foreign troops, Al Udeid Air Base and Camp As Sayliyah. Katara / Catara. [52] Qatar is the largest property owner in London with their holdings including Europe's tallest building The Shard, Olympic Village and Park Lane's InterContinental Hotel. [35] DFI is also credited as a production company on several other films, including Just Like a Woman starring Sienna Miller,[36] The Reluctant Fundamentalist, directed by Mira Nair, which opened the 69th Venice International Film Festival,[37] and Kanye West's Cruel Summer – a short film which was shot in Doha and premiered during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Sheikha Maha bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, H.E. The coup failed, and several of Qatar's traditional Arab allies were implicated in the plot, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt. [39], Under the patronage of Hamad and his wife Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, various academic institutions have opened campuses in Doha, including Carnegie Mellon University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, Texas A&M University and Weill Cornell Medical College. Al-Mayassa was declared the most influential person in art on ArtReview's Power 100, and prominently appears on the Time 100, and Forbes' The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. [9] In 1972 Hamad had the rank of general, and became army chief of staff. ... in the 45 Gallery held by the Supreme Council of Women Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa – Queen of Kingdom of Bahrain, Head of the Supreme Council for Women, Wife of the King of Bahrain, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Sheikha Al-Anood bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, H.E. [56] As of May 2013, it was reported the Investment Authority was in talks to purchase Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. [1] The Qatari government now refers to him as His Highness the Father Emir. The move was seen as groundbreaking for the Middle East, where leaders typically stay in office until their death.[62]. [9] A few months later he returned to Qatar and was made commander of a mobile brigade, which later became a force called "Hamad Brigade". 1927), “Although adults have a role to play in teaching social skills to children, it is often best that they play it unobtrusively. A member of the royal family of Qatar, he is a former Qatari Minister of Interior, and the current CEO of Qatargas company. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Crown Prince of Qatar (born 1980) – Heir Apparent of Qatar since 2003, H.E. Sheikh Fahd bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, H.E. Qatari Holdings offered £1.65 billion to Malcolm Glazer, the American owner of the club. [17] Sheik Hamad is a distant cousin of the network chairman, Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani, who was previously Minister of Information in the Emir Al-Thani government. 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