Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani

ModernEmperorQatar1932 — ?

Deposed his cousin to become emir of Qatar.

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Quick Facts

Born

1932

Country

Qatar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)16

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)26

Total Score44.5

Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani — Complete Timeline

1970 AD

Establishment of the State of Qatar's ConstitutionReform◆ Major

Khalifa bin Hamad oversaw the drafting and promulgation of Qatar's first provisional constitution in 1970, which established the Emir as head of state, created a Council of Ministers, and outlined basic rights. It was later replaced by a permanent constitution in 2004.

ConstitutionGovernanceReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

1972 AD

Coup d'état against Ahmad bin Ali Al ThaniPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani seized power from his cousin, Emir Ahmad bin Ali, on February 22, 1972, while Ahmad was in Iran. The coup was bloodless and received backing from the Al Thani family and the Qatari military.

CoupPower StruggleQatar

Impact: nationaldestructive

1973 AD

Nationalization of Qatar's Oil IndustryReform◆ Major

Emir Khalifa bin Hamad nationalized Qatar's oil industry, taking full control of the Qatar Petroleum Company (now QatarEnergy). This move gave the state direct control over oil revenues, funding infrastructure and social programs.

OilNationalizationEconomy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1995 AD

Deposition by Hamad bin Khalifa Al ThaniPolitical Action◆ Major

On June 27, 1995, Emir Khalifa bin Hamad was deposed in a bloodless coup by his son, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, while Khalifa was abroad in Switzerland. Hamad assumed power and initiated major reforms.

CoupSuccessionPower Transfer

Impact: nationaldestructive