Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013
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| August 2020 | The US State Department sent Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan Sales to Doha to thank Qatar for its efforts against terrorism. |
| August 2020 | The US State Department sent Coordinator for Counterterrorism Nathan Sales to Doha to thank Qatar for its efforts against terrorism. |
| 2019 | The Qatari government introduced new anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing laws. |
| 2019 | The Qatari government introduced new anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing laws. |
| December 2015 | Hamad was flown to Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment after breaking his leg while on holiday in Morocco's Atlas mountains. |
| December 2015 | Hamad was flown to Zurich, Switzerland, for treatment after breaking his leg while on holiday in Morocco's Atlas mountains. |
| 2014 | Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was appointed Deputy Emir of Qatar. |
| 2014 | Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was appointed Deputy Emir of Qatar. |
| 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani established the Qatar Investment Authority, which has invested over $100 billion globally in various prominent companies and projects. |
| 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani established the Qatar Investment Authority, which has invested over $100 billion globally in various prominent companies and projects. |
| July 2013 | In conjunction with Miuccia Prada and the Prada Foundation, the Qatar Museums Authority launched CURATE, a global search for curatorial talent. |
| July 2013 | In conjunction with Miuccia Prada and the Prada Foundation, the Qatar Museums Authority launched CURATE, a global search for curatorial talent. |
| June 25 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani handed over power to his son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a televised speech, marking a significant transition in leadership. |
| June 25 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became known as His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar. |
| June 25 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani became known as His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Father Emir of Qatar. |
| June 25 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani handed over power to his son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in a televised speech, marking a significant transition in leadership. |
| February 2013 | The Doha Film Institute announced a $100 million feature film fund with Participant Media, founded by billionaire Jeffrey Skoll. |
| February 2013 | The Doha Film Institute announced a $100 million feature film fund with Participant Media, founded by billionaire Jeffrey Skoll. |
| February 13 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru. |
| February 13 2013 | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru. |
| 2012 | The Emir proposed deploying Arab troops to reduce violence in the Syrian civil war. |
| 2012 | It was rumored that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was interested in purchasing Rangers F.C. |
| 2012 | Kanye West's short film Cruel Summer, shot in Doha, premiered during the Cannes Film Festival. |
| 2012 | Qatar hosted the UN Climate Change Conference, highlighting its role in global environmental discussions. |
| 2012 | Qatar became the world's biggest contemporary art buyer after purchasing Paul Cézanne's The Card Players for over US$250 million. |
| 2012 | The Emir proposed deploying Arab troops to reduce violence in the Syrian civil war. |
| 2012 | Kanye West's short film Cruel Summer, shot in Doha, premiered during the Cannes Film Festival. |
| 2012 | Qatar became the world's biggest contemporary art buyer after purchasing Paul Cézanne's The Card Players for over US$250 million. |
| 2012 | It was rumored that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was interested in purchasing Rangers F.C. |
| 2012 | Qatar hosted the UN Climate Change Conference, highlighting its role in global environmental discussions. |
| December 2012 | The New York Times accused the Qatari government of funding the Al-Nusra Front, which the Emir's administration denied. |
| December 2012 | The New York Times accused the Qatari government of funding the Al-Nusra Front, which the Emir's administration denied. |
| October 2012 | The Emir made a historic visit to Gaza, the first head of state to do so since Hamas's 2006 election, where he was thought to be launching a $254 million reconstruction project. |
| October 2012 | During his visit to Gaza, the Emir pledged $400 million in humanitarian aid to Hamas for infrastructure projects and hospitals. |
| October 2012 | During his visit to Gaza, the Emir pledged $400 million in humanitarian aid to Hamas for infrastructure projects and hospitals. |
| October 2012 | The Emir made a historic visit to Gaza, the first head of state to do so since Hamas's 2006 election, where he was thought to be launching a $254 million reconstruction project. |
| September 25 2012 | The Emir met with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni in New York City, marking Qatar's first significant diplomatic engagement with Israel. |
| September 25 2012 | The Emir met with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni in New York City, marking Qatar's first significant diplomatic engagement with Israel. |
| March 30 2012 | Sheikh Al Thani offered to buy KF Tirana, although specific details of the offer remain unpublished. |
| March 30 2012 | Sheikh Al Thani offered to buy KF Tirana, although specific details of the offer remain unpublished. |
| February 9 2012 | The Qatar Museums Authority sponsored Takashi Murakami's EGO exhibit in Doha, which ran until June 24, 2012. |
| February 9 2012 | The Qatar Museums Authority sponsored Takashi Murakami's EGO exhibit in Doha, which ran until June 24, 2012. |
| June 2011 | Rumors resurfaced about Qatari Holdings preparing a £2 billion takeover bid for Manchester United, suggesting that the funding for player transfers since the beginning of June was supplied by Qataris rather than the Glazer Family. |
| June 2011 | Rumors resurfaced about Qatari Holdings preparing a £2 billion takeover bid for Manchester United, suggesting that the funding for player transfers since the beginning of June was supplied by Qataris rather than the Glazer Family. |
| February 11 2011 | Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made a bid for Manchester United, offering £1.65 billion to the American owner Malcolm Glazer. |
| February 11 2011 | Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made a bid for Manchester United, offering £1.65 billion to the American owner Malcolm Glazer. |
| 2010 | By this year, liquefied natural gas production in Qatar had reached 77 million tons, establishing Qatar as the richest country in the world. |
| 2010 | Qatar, under Hamad's leadership, was awarded the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first country in the Middle East to host the event. |
| 2010 | By this year, liquefied natural gas production in Qatar had reached 77 million tons, establishing Qatar as the richest country in the world. |
| 2010 | Qatar, under Hamad's leadership, was awarded the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first country in the Middle East to host the event. |
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