His Highness
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
Emir of the State of Qatar
On the 5th of August 2003, HH the Emir announced the appointment of his son. HH Sheikh Tamim Bi
n Hamad Al Thani , as Heir Apparent.His Highness
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
Heir Apparent
The ruling Al Thani family was among a tribal group who settled for a long time at the "Gibrin" oasis in the Southern Najd, before their arrival in Qatar during the 18th century. Initially, they settled in Zubara in the North of Peninsula, moving to Doha only in the mid 19th century.
The name Al Thani is derived froom that of the family's ascestor Thani Bin Mohamad Bin Thani, who was the first Sheikh to rule over Qatar during the mid 19th century. The family is a branch of the ancient Arab Tribe, the Bani Tameem, whose descent can be traced back to Mudar Bin Nizar.
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