H.H Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Amir State of Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani
H.H the Amir Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani Biography
Born in Doha in 1952.
Attended Primary and Secondary schools in Doha - Qatar.
Joined the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and graduated in July 1971.
Joined the Qatari Armed Forces in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was appointed Commander of the first mobile Regiment.
He was then promoted to the rank of Major General and was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Played a major role in developing the Qatari Armed Forces, modernizing existing units, increasing its personnel and equipping it with the most up-to-date weapons.
On May the 31st, 1977 His Highness was appointed Heir Apparent and Minister of Defence, in addition to his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
In May 1989 His Highness was appointed Chairman of the Higher Council for Planning, which is considered the cornerstone in the building of a modern state.
Chaired the Higher Council for Youth Welfare since it was set up in 1979 until September 1991, when the General Authority for Youth and Sports was established and a new full time chairman was appointed.
His Highness is the sponsor of civilian and military sports in Qatar. He established the first Military Sporting Association which got the membership of the International Military Sporting Association.
Gave much support and attention to youth and sports sector out of his belief in the significance of the role played by this vital sector in the process of building and developing the society.
Acceded to power on 27.6.1995
His Highness was awarded decorations and orders by a number of Arab and foreign countries in appreciation of his efforts to boost bilateral relations and promote cooperation with these countries.
H.H Shaikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani The Heir Apparent`s Biography
Born on June 3, 1980 in Doha - Qatar.
Was awarded the GSC from Sherborne School in the United Kingdom in 1997.
1998 graduated from Sandhurst Royal Military Academy.
Appointed Heir Apparent on August 8, 2003.
Chairman of Qatar National Olympic Committee.
Member of the International Olympic Committee.
Member of the “ Sports For All” Committee of the International Olympic Committee.
Chairman of the Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee [ DAGOC].
Participated in several regional and international conferences.
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H.H the Amir (in the center) during his graduation ceremony at Sandhurst.
H.H Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
H.H the Amir at his graduation Ceremony
H.H. at the holy mosque (Makkah)
H.H. The Amir performing Ummrah (small pilgrimage) in the holy Ka’aba.
H.H. The Amir has a special liking for horses
H.H. The Amir with one of his best horses.
H.H. The Amir along with religious Scolars & Shaikhs on their way to perform the “Maghrib Prayer” during the holy month of Ramadan.
H.H. moving through the crowd of his well-wishers at AL-Corniche after his return from medical treatment abroad
H.H. The Amir greeting his well-wishers upon his return from medical treatment abroad.
H.H. participating in a folk dance to celebrate the vote of confidence Qatari people gave to the country's permanent Constitution.
H.H. The Amir waving at school students on his way out of the airport upon His Highness’ return home from medical treatment abroad
H.H.The Heir Apparent and his Tennis hobby.
H.H. The Heir Apparent during the graduation ceremony at Sandhurst Military Academy.
H.H.The Heir Apparent during Tennis Training with the former world champion Boris Becker.
H.H. The Heir Apparent at the graduation ceremony.
H.H. The Heir Apparent in the parade during the graduation ceremony
H.H. The Amir & H.H. The Heir Apparent at the graduation ceremony
A souvenir snap-shot of H.H. The Amir with H.H. The Heir Apparent & Their Highnesses sons of H.H. The Amir during the graduation ceremony.
H.H. The Heir Apparent participating in a folk dance with Qatari people to celebrate the vote of confidence Qatari people gave to the country's permanent Constitution
H.H.The Heir Apparent with the former tennis world champion,the Swede Stephen Edberg.
H.H. The Amir and Their Excellencies his sons witnessing H.H. The Heir Apparent signing his marriage contract.
H.H. The Heir Apparent being congratulated by HH Prince Moulay Rasheed the brother of HM The king of Morocco
H.H. The Heir Apparent Shaikh Tameem Bin Hamad Al Thani and HE The Minister of State Shaikh Hamad Bin Suheim Al Thani after signing the marriage contract.
H.H. The Heir Apparent being congratulated by HM King Abdullah II of Jordan.
H.H. the Heir Apparent Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani receives H.E. Shaikh Meshaal bin Hamad Al-Thani after being appointed as the new Heir Apparent.
H.H. The Amir and HH The Heir Apparent receiving the wedding guests.
