The Amir of the State of Qatar
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Born on 3 June 1980 in Doha, Qatar, where he received his primary and secondary schooling. He continued his secondary schooling at Sherborne School in the United Kingdom, then attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
Upbringing and Education
- 1980 Born in Doha 3 June 1980 – Primary and secondary schooling in Qatar
- 1997 Sherborne School United Kingdom – Graduated from secondary school
- 1998 Royal Military Academy Sandhurst United Kingdom – Graduated
- 2013 Amir of the State of Qatar Since 25 June 2013
The Amir Shall Perform the Following Functions
- Drawing up the general policy of the State with the assistance of the Council of Ministers.
- Ratifying and promulgating laws; no law is issued unless ratified by the Amir.
- Summoning the Council of Ministers to convene whenever the public interest so requires, and presiding over the sessions he attends.
- Appointing civil employees and military personnel and terminating their services in accordance with the law.
- Accrediting heads of diplomatic and consular missions.
- Granting pardon or commuting punishment in accordance with the law.
- Conferring civilian and military orders and badges of honour in accordance with the law.
- Establishing and regulating ministries and other government agencies and determining their functions.
- Establishing, regulating, supervising and determining the functions of the consultative bodies that assist His Highness in directing the high policies of the State.