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Sheikh Hamad was acclaimed Crown Prince in 1977 and at the same time was appointed Minister of Defense. In the early 1980s he led the Supreme Planning Council, which sets the Qatar's basic economic and social policies. Since 1992, Sheikh Hamad has selected Qatar's cabinet and been responsible for administering the country's day-to-day affairs. He has also led the development of Qatar's oil and natural gas resources.

Sheikh Hamad, who was born in 1952, began his education in Qatar and attended Sandhurst Military Academy in England. Upon his graduation in 1971, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Qatari armed forces and commanded the 1st Mobile Battalion, which has since been designated the "Hamad Mobile Battalion" in his honor. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (commonly known as Sandhurst) is the British Army officer training centre. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Sheikh Hamad was later promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Commander in Chief of the Qatari Armed Forces. He oversaw an extensive program to modernize Qatar's military, increasing manpower, creating new units, updating weaponry, and improving training. The effects of this program were evident during the Gulf War when Qatari forces helped liberate Kuwait and led the battle for the recapture of the Kuwaiti town of Khafji. Jarred rocks!Yoa sucks!Iverson rocks! == Headline text == For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Ras Al Khafji was historically the principle town in the neutral zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. ...

A keen sportsman and an accomplished diver, Sheikh Hamad has played an active role in promoting and developing athletics in Qatar. His activism has enhanced the country's involvement and performance in a number of international competitions, including: winning an Olympic medal in track and field; hosting a wide variety of international sporting events such as the 15th Asian Games, GCC, Asian and World Youth soccer championships; and initiating the Qatar Open Tennis Championship which has grown to become one of two premier tennis competitions in the Middle East. The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asias Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. ...

During the last several years, Sheikh Hamad has represented Qatar on official state visits and at numerous Gulf and international forums. His role as a leader and diplomat has earned him worldwide honors: the Order of Oman from the Sultanate of Oman, the Order of the Nile from Egypt, the Order of King Abdul Aziz from Saudi Arabia, the Indonesian Order of Ibn 'Azeem, the Order of Francisco de Miranda from Venezuela, the Order of St. Michael and St. George from Britain, the Order of Grand Officer of the Legion d'Honneur from France, the Mohammedi Medal from Morocco and the Lebanese Order of Merit.

Biography

Place and Date of Birth

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Academic Qualifications

Received his Primary, Preparatory and Secondary education at Qatari schools.

Joined the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and graduated in July 1971.

Political History

He joined the Qatari Armed Forces in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and was appointed Commander of the first Mobile Regiment, now named: Hamad Mobile regiment. He was then promoted to the rank of Major General and was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

He has achieved modernizing existing units, equipping them with the most up-to-date weaponry, increasing their personnel and providing the best training on the most advanced military techniques.

On May 31, 1977, appointed Heir Apparent and Minister of Defence. is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ...

He is appointed Chairman of the Higher Council for Planning, which is considered as the cornerstone in the building of a modern state.

He chaired the Higher Council for Youth Welfare (HCYW) since it was set up in 1979 until September 1991, and pledged substantial patronage to sports and youths activities through the HCYW, clubs and various sports establishments.

H.H. the Emir is the sponsor of civilian sports in Qatar. He also established the first Military Sporting Association, which got the membership of the International Military Sporting Association. H.H. the Emir gave much support and attention to youth and sports sector out of his belief in the significance of the role played by this vital sector in the process of building and developing the society.

On 27 June 1995, deposed his father in a bloodless coup with the help of his cousin, Shaykh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabr Al Thani, and ascended to the monarchy. [2] (Redirected from 27 June) June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

He has sponsored many conferences on a variety of topics, taken part in numerous Gulf and Arab conferences and paid visits to many countries around the world.

He has a poor health : he suffers from diabetes and had to go through a kidney operation a few years ago.

Politics

In 1997, under Sheik Hamad's rule, Qatar became the second country in the Persian Gulf country where women gained the right to vote (women in Iran were given the right to vote during the White Revolution in 1963.^[1] For the band, see 1997 (band). ... The White Revolution was a far-reaching series of reform programs launched in 1963 by the last Shah of Iran, His Imperial Majesty Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Al Jazeera Funding

In 1996 Al Jazeera in Arabic was launched as one of the most influential and debatable Arabic news network. Further to the initial US$ 150 million grant from the Emir of Qatar, Al Jazeera had aimed to become self-sufficient through advertising by 2001, but when this failed to occur, the Emir agreed to continue subsidizing it on a year-by-year basis (US$30 million in 2004,^[2] according to Arnaud de Borchgrave). Other major sources of income include advertising, cable subscription fees, broadcasting deals with other companies, and sale of footage.^[3] In 2000, advertising accounted for 40% of the station's revenue.^[4] Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Al Jazeera logo Al Jazeera (الجزيرة), meaning The Island or The (Arabian) Peninsula (whence also Algiers) is an Arabic television channel based in Qatar. ... Arnaud de Borchgrave is a conservative journalist of Flemish extraction who focuses on international politics. ...

See also

• List of national leaders
• List of emirs of Qatar
• Qatar

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References

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External links

• official site of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
• The Al-Thani Dynasty
• portrait of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
• Denver Post article on His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and his rise to power
• official site of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned
• Stargate Photo of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa's yacht no. 1
• Constellation Photo of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa's yacht no. 2