Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani

Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani ( _ar. الشيخ تميم بن حمد آل ثاني) is the current Heir Apparent of Qatar. He was born on 3 July 1980. He is the son of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and his second wife, Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned.

He was educated in Sherborne High School, UK (and Harrow School, UK, for one year, 1995-6) in 1997 receiving his A Levels. He then went on to Sandhurst Military Academy, UK, graduating in 1998. He has a number of posts including:

* Head of the Qatari National Olympic Committee.
* Member of the International Olympic Committee.
* Head of the Upper Council of the Environment and Natural Sanctuaries.

He has also participated in a number of regional and international conferences and accompanied HH the Emir to a number of official visits to countries.

He became Crown Prince on August 8, 2003, after his older brother Sheikh Jasim bin Hamad Al-Thani renounced his rights in his favour. On January 8, 2005, he married Sheikha Jawahar bint Hamad al-Thani, daughter of Sheikh Hamad bin Suhaim al-Thani.


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