Historical leaders of Qatar and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Qatar starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Qatar

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Qatar

Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Emir

Since Jun 25th, 2013

Qatar

Qatar

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Emir

Jun 27th, 1995 to Jun 25th, 2013

Qatar

Qatar

Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani

Emir

Feb 22nd, 1972 to Jun 27th, 1995

Qatar

Qatar

Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani

Emir

Oct 24th, 1960 to Feb 22nd, 1972

Qatar

Qatar

Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani

Emir

Aug 20th, 1949 to Oct 24th, 1960

Qatar

Qatar

Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani

Emir

Jul 17th, 1913 to Aug 20th, 1949

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Qatar

Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani

Emir

Dec 18th, 1878 to Jul 17th, 1913

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