The Most Famous
POLITICIANS from Qatar
This page contains a list of the greatest Qatari Politicians. The pantheon dataset contains 15,577 Politicians, 10 of which were born in Qatar. This makes Qatar the birth place of the 143rd most number of Politicians behind Jamaica and Turkmenistan.
Top 10
The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Qatari Politicians of all time. This list of famous Qatari Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Qatari Politicians.
1. Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1952 - )
With an HPI of 65.71, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 51 different languages on wikipedia.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني; born 1 January 1952) is a member of the ruling Al Thani Qatari royal family. He was the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 until 2013 when he abdicated the throne, handing power to his fourth son Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who was born to his second spouse, Moza bint Nassir. The Qatari government refers to him as the Father Emir. Hamad seized power from his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless palace coup d'état in 1995. During his 18-year rule, Qatar's natural gas production reached 77 million tonnes, making Qatar the richest country in the world per capita with the average income in the country US$86,440 a year per person. During his reign, several sports and diplomatic events took place in Qatar, including the 2006 Asian Games, 2012 UN Climate Change Conference, Doha Agreement, Fatah–Hamas Doha Agreement, and it was decided that the 2022 FIFA World Cup would be held in the country. He established the Qatar Investment Authority. By 2013, it had invested over $100 billion around the world, most prominently in The Shard, Barclays Bank, Heathrow Airport, Harrods, Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Volkswagen, Siemens. and Royal Dutch Shell. Hamad ruled a sovereign regime in Qatar without any support from opposition political parties. During Hamad's rule, Qatar hosted two U.S. military bases. It also maintained relations with Iran. The Sheikh founded news media group Al Jazeera. He also played a part in negotiations between the U.S. and the Taliban. In June 2013, Hamad, in a brief televised address, announced that he would hand power to his fourth son, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
2. Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani (1932 - 2016)
With an HPI of 59.79, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani is the 2nd most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 30 different languages.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: خليفة بن حمد آل ثاني; 17 September 1932 – 23 October 2016) was the Emir of Qatar from 27 February 1972 until he was deposed by his son Hamad bin Khalifa in a coup on 27 June 1995. He died during the reign of his grandson, the current Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
3. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (1980 - )
With an HPI of 56.29, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the 3rd most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 58 different languages.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Arabic: تميم بن حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني, romanized: Tamīm bin Ḥamad bin Khalīfa Āl Thānī; born 3 June 1980) is Emir of Qatar, reigning since 2013. Tamim is the fourth son of former Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, born to his second spouse, Moza bint Nassir. He became heir apparent in 2003 when his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne. He became emir when his father abdicated in his favor in 2013. Tamim rules an authoritarian regime in Qatar. He holds all executive and legislative authority in Qatar; political parties are forbidden, and elections are not free and fair. He has been involved in efforts to raise Qatar's international profile through hosting sports events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as buying Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
4. Moza bint Nasser (1959 - )
With an HPI of 55.21, Moza bint Nasser is the 4th most famous Qatari Politician. Her biography has been translated into 24 different languages.
Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned (Arabic: موزا بنت ناصر المسند; born 8 August 1959) is one of the three consorts of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of the State of Qatar and mother of the current Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. She is the co-founder and chair of the Qatar Foundation, the largest state-owned NPO in the country. The Guardian has labelled her "the enlightened face of a profoundly conservative regime," while some refer to her as "the actual ruler of Qatar," and the "Matriarch of modern Qatar". In 2024, there has been a launch of a global media campaign called on HH Moza to leverage her authority to ensure the release of 132 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
5. Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani (1920 - 1977)
With an HPI of 53.99, Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani is the 5th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 19 different languages.
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: أحمد بن علي بن عبد الله بن جاسم بن محمد آل ثاني; 1922 – 25 November 1977) was the Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1960 to 1972. Qatar's financial status witnessed significant improvements during his reign as a result of the enrichment and discovery of several new oil fields. Qatar also gained its independence as a sovereign state in September 1971 under his rule. He was deposed in February 1972 by his cousin, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
6. Mohammed bin Thani (1788 - 1878)
With an HPI of 51.99, Mohammed bin Thani is the 6th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 16 different languages.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani (Arabic: محمد بن ثاني; c. 1788 – 18 December 1878), also known as Mohammed bin Thani bin Mohammed Al Thamir (Arabic: محمد بن ثاني بن محمد آل ثامر), was the first Hakim (ruler) of the whole Qatari Peninsula, following his predecessor, his father, tribal leader Sheikh Thani bin Mohammed Al Thamir. He is known for being the father of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of Qatar and who fended off the Ottoman army in the late 19th century.
7. Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (1959 - )
With an HPI of 51.95, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani is the 7th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 23 different languages.
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Mohammed bin Thani Al Thani (Arabic: حمد بن جاسم بن جبر آل ثاني; born 1959), who was also known informally by his initials HBJ, is a Qatari politician. He was the Prime Minister of Qatar from 3 April 2007 to 26 June 2013, and foreign minister from 11 January 1992 to 26 June 2013.
8. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani (1960 - )
With an HPI of 50.27, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani is the 8th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 23 different languages.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: عبد الله بن ناصر بن خليفة آل ثاني; born 1960) is a Qatari politician, who served as the Prime Minister of Qatar from 26 June 2013 until his resignation on 28 January 2020. A member of the ruling family, he was Minister of State for Internal Affairs from 2005 to 2013.
9. Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani (1959 - )
With an HPI of 44.06, Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani is the 9th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 17 different languages.
Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: عبد الله بن خليفة آل ثاني) was Prime Minister of Qatar from 29 October 1996 to 3 April 2007. He served as an advisor to the Emir and often represented him at ceremonial events and receptions.
10. Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani (1968 - )
With an HPI of 43.49, Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani is the 10th most famous Qatari Politician. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages.
Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani (Arabic: خالد بن خليفة بن عبد العزيز آل ثاني; born 1968) is a Qatari politician who has served as Prime Minister of Qatar from 28 January 2020 to 7 March 2023 and Minister of the Interior since 28 January 2020. Qatar's amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has accepted the resignation of the country's Prime Minister, Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amir has appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman as Qatar's new Prime Minister. A member of the ruling Al Thani family, he previously served as Chief of the Amiri Diwan from 2014 to 2020.
Pantheon has 10 people classified as politicians born between 1788 and 1980. Of these 10, 7 (70.00%) of them are still alive today. The most famous living politicians include Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Moza bint Nasser. The most famous deceased politicians include Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, and Mohammed bin Thani. As of April 2022, 1 new politicians have been added to Pantheon including Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani.
Living Politicians
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Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
1952 - Present
HPI: 65.71
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
1980 - Present
HPI: 56.29
Moza bint Nasser
1959 - Present
HPI: 55.21
Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
1959 - Present
HPI: 51.95
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani
1960 - Present
HPI: 50.27
Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani
1959 - Present
HPI: 44.06
Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani
1968 - Present
HPI: 43.49
Deceased Politicians
Go to all RankingsKhalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
1932 - 2016
HPI: 59.79
Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani
1920 - 1977
HPI: 53.99
Mohammed bin Thani
1788 - 1878
HPI: 51.99
Newly Added Politicians (2022)
Go to all RankingsWhich Politicians were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 3 most globally memorable Politicians since 1700.
