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Politics and government of
Qatar Politics, sometimes defined as the art and science of government. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In Qatar, the ruling Al Thani (الثاني) family continued to hold power following the declaration of independence in 1971. ...

• Emir
  • Hamad bin Khalifa
• Prime Minister
  • Abdullah bin Khalifah Al Thani
• Consultative Assembly
• Foreign relations

This is a list of emirs of Qatar: The emirs of Qatar are members of the Al-Thani dynasty and the state of Qtar was founded in 1868 by Muhammad bin Thani as a sheikdom. ... Hamad bin Khalifa with George W. Bush Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (born in 1950 in Doha, Qatar) is the current Emir of Qatar. ... Sheikh Khalifah ibn Hamad Al Thani: (29 May 1972 - 27 June 1995) Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifah Al Thani: (27 June 1995 - 29 October 1996) Sheikh Abdullah ibn Khalifah Al Thani :(29 October 1996 - present). ... Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al-Thani is Qatar Prime Minister and the younger brother of Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. ... Qatar achieved full independence in an atmosphere of cooperation with the U.K. and friendship with neighboring states. ...