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Sheikh Jassim is the third son of the former emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.His mother is Moza bint Nasser Al Missned, second wife of his father.He was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He attended International College, Sherborne School in Dorset.
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At a time when world leaders are increasingly challenged by global issues, the legacy of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani stands out as an example of a life and leader that deserves to be celebrated. On this website, we consider the life and times of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani and aim to take a comprehensive and reflective view of his continuing influence on the present. The objective of this website is to preserve the historical legacy of such an important and influential world figure.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani was born in Al Rayyan, Qatar, in 1932, into the House of Thani, Qatar’s royal family. Before commencing his role as Emir, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani held many political appointments including Minister of Education, Minister of Finance, and Prime Minister of Qatar, in the 1950s and 1960s. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani came to power as Emir of Qatar in 1972. During the 23 years of his leadership as Emir of Qatar, he oversaw a rapid modernisation of his country that placed the nation firmly on the world stage. more
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani utilized the small nation’s natural gas reserves to modernize and diversify the economy, as well as develop education and many significant social services. He also made crucial changes to the bureaucratic structure of the government at the time, which has had a lasting influence on current practices. The rapid growth of Qatar’s economy during his reign has made it into one of the richest nations per capita. Additionally, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani oversaw diplomatic relations with a range of other world nations, which have built upon the international presence of Qatar. His reign as Emir of Qatar came to an end in 1995, with many significant accomplishments and influential actions denoting his time in power.
He was educated at the Sherborne School in Dorset, England, receiving his A-levels in 1997. He then enrolled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, graduating in 1998. Upon his return to Qatar, he was commissioned in the Qatar Armed Forces. In 2003, he was named Crown Prince of Qatar after his elder brother renounced his position. more
Sheikh Tamim with his first wife, Sheikha Jawaher; photo: The Times
On June 25, 2013, his father announced his abdication and the accession of Sheikh Tamim as the new Emir of Qatar. more
In April 2016, Hamad was named in the Panama Papers.
In October 2012, Hamad made a historic visit to Gaza and pledged US$400 million in humanitarian aid to Hamas, to build infrastructure projects and hospitals. Despite Qatar's ties to Hamas, they maintain diplomatic and business relations with Israel. Sheikh Hamad provided financial and material support to opposition rebels in both the Libyan Civil War, which led to the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, and the ongoing Syrian civil war which seeks to oust President Bashar al-Assad. It has been reported that he has also provided support to jihadist organizations such as Ansar Dine and the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa, who are fighting for independence in the Northern Mali conflict, as well as the Al-Nusra Front in Syria. more
Hamad was appointed Heir Apparent of Qatar in 1977 and held the post until 1995. In the early 1980s, he led the Supreme Planning Council, which sets Qatar's basic economic and social policies. From 1992 Hamad had a growing responsibility for the day-to-day running of the country, including the development of Qatar's oil and natural gas resources. On 27 June 1995, after deposing his father in a palace coup, Hamad became Emir of Qatar and was crowned on 20 June 2000.
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