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Qatar Royal Family is the most prestigious ruling body in Qatar. The Royal Family of Qatar has a long history, dating back to the early 18th century. The Royal Family belongs to the Al-Thani dynasty. Al-Thani is a sub-division of an Arab tribe called Tamim, who used to reside in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. The dynasty's name, Al-Thani was kept after Thani bin Mohamed, the family's predecessor. Thani-bin Mohammad was the father of the first Al-Thani ruler, who had managed to extend his empire and ruling area over the entire Qatar Peninsula, during the mid-19th century.
Qatar Royal Family gradually grew and developed with time and made a place for themselves in the ruling body of Qatar. The ruling head of state makes a nomination of for selecting the next royal member. The Qatar Royal Family had several changes in their ruling system. Some of the names are as follows:
Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani (1850 -- 1878)
Sheikh Qassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani (1878 -- 1913)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim Al-Thani (1913 -- 1949)
Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Thani (1940 -- 1948)
Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani (1949 -- 1960)
Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani (1960 -- 1972)
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani (1972 -- 1995)
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (1995 -- )
The Royal Family of Qatar takes care of the development and improvement of the country from all aspects. These rulers have been able, just and with their wisdom, have helped the country to grow.
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