Quick Info
| Profession | Former Emir of Qatar |
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| Nationality | Qatari |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Doha, Qatar |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Member of Qatar's royal family, the House of Thani, and former ruling Emir from 1995 to 2013. |
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| Title | Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
Family
| Father | Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani |
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| Spouse | Moza bint Nassir (second wife, mother of Tamim) |
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Career
| Role | Ruling Emir of Qatar |
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| Period | 1995–2013 |
| Key Event | Abdicated throne in 2013, handing power to son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the father of the current Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani[1] | |
| 2. He was born in Doha in 1952[2][3] | |
| 3. He founded Al Jazeera news network in 1996 | |
| 4. He is known for his support of education and cultural development in Qatar |