Qatar · Head of state

Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Amir of the State of Qatar.

Office

Amir of the State of Qatar

In office since

25 June 2013

Born

1980

How Thani took office

He assumed his duties as Amir on 25 June 2013 after his father decided to hand over power, according to the Government Communications Office.²

Career

1. Joined Qatar's Armed Forces after graduating from Sandhurst in 1998²
2. 5 August 2003 to June 2013Heir Apparent and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces²
3. 25 June 2013 to presentAmir of the State of Qatar^2,1

Education

• Sherborne School, United Kingdom, graduated 1997²
• Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, graduated 1998²

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Government Communications Office, State of Qatar, Leadership: His Highness The Amir (28 October 2026)