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How many wives does Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani have?
three wives
Marriages and children. Sheikh Hamad has three wives and twenty-four children, eleven sons and thirteen daughters: He married his first wife, Sheikha Mariam bint Muhammad Al-Thani, who is the daughter of his paternal uncle, Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani.
How old is Tamim?
41 years (3 June 1980)
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani/Age
When was Sheikh Hamad born?
1 January 1952 (age 69 years)
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani/Date of birth
Who controls Qatar?
Qatar is either a constitutional or an absolute monarchy ruled by the Al Thani family. The Al Thani dynasty has been ruling Qatar since the family house was established in 1825. In 2003, Qatar adopted a constitution that provided for the direct election of 30 of the 45 members of the Legislative Council.
Why is Qatar called Qatar?
The term ‘Catara’ (inhabitants, Cataraei) was exclusively used until the 18th century, after which ‘Katara’ emerged as the most commonly recognised spelling. Eventually, after several variations – ‘Katr’, ‘Kattar’ and ‘Guttur’ – the modern derivative Qatar was adopted as the country’s name.
How did Qatar become so rich?
Oil exports began in 1949, and oil revenues became the country’s main source of revenue, the pearl trade having gone into decline. These revenues were used to fund the expansion and modernisation of Qatar’s infrastructure.
Who is Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Khalifa Al Thani?
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. He was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
Who is the wife of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad?
Sheikh Tamim has a second wife, Sheikha Anoud bint Mana Al Hajri, whom he married on 3 March 2009. She is the daughter of Mana bin Abdul Hadi Al Hajri, sometime Qatari Ambassador to Jordan. They have two children, a daughter and a son:
When did Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad become Emir of Qatar?
Born on 3 June 1980, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the Emir of Qatar and the fourth son of HH The Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and second son of Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned. He was appointed as Qatar’s Heir Apparent on 5th August 2003. He became Emir of Qatar on 25th June 2013.
Who is the mother of the Emir of Qatar?
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, The Emir of Qatar was born on June 3, 1980, in Doha, Qatar, the fourth son of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. His mother is Sheikh Hamad’s second wife, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned.