Style His Highness | Formation c. 1850 | |
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Heir presumptive Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani First monarch Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani | ||
The Emir of the State of Qatar is the monarch and head of state of Qatar. It is the most powerful position in the country. The emirs of Qatar are members of the Al-Thani dynasty, which originate from the Banu Tamim; one of the largest tribes in the Arabian Peninsula.
Since 25 June 2013, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the current emir.
Succession
The order of succession as the Ruler of Qatar is determined by appointments within the Al Thani family.
The former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: الشيخ حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني), appointed his fourth son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Arabic: الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني), as heir apparent on 8 August 2003, after his older son Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani (who held the position between 1996 and 2003) renounced his rights to the throne in favour of Sheikh Tamim.