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Executive branch Qatar, in 35 editions.
The entry for Qatar published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972); Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of Amir)
Published as “Elections”
- Advisory Council:
- constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972);
Heir Apparent HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of
Amir)
Advisory Council:
constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no
elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
Published as “Elections”
- Advisory Council:
- constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
Published as “Executive branch”
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972); Crown Prince HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of Amir)
Advisory Council:
constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no
elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972);Heir Apparent Crown Prince HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of
Advisory Council:
constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no
elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
The entry for Qatar did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972);
- Crown Prince HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of Amir and Minister of Defense)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the amir
Advisory Council: chief of
constitution calls for elections for part of this consultative body, but no
elections have been held; seats - (30 total)
amir, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
ChiefState state and Head head of Government:government: Amir and Prime Minister KHALIFA
bin Hamad Al Thani (since 22 February 1972);
Khalifa Al Thani (appointed 31 May 1977; son of Amir) Amir and Minister of
Defense)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the amir
- chief of state and head of government:
- Amir and Prime Minister HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup) is an absolute monarch;
- Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani (since NA July 1995);
- note - Amir HAMAD who also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, has not yet selected a new crown prince
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the amir
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: Amir and Prime Minister HAMAD
bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he
ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless
coup) is an absolute monarch; Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin
Khalifa Al Thani (since NA July 1995); note - Amir HAMAD who also
holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of
the armed forces, has not yet selected a new crown prince
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the amir (selected crown prince by the amir 22 October 1996);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the amir (since 30 October 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections:
- none; the amir is an absolute monarch
chief of state and head of government: state: Amir and Prime Minister HAMAD
when, as crown prince, he
Thani, in a bloodless
coup) is an absolute monarch; Deputy Prime Minister ABDALLAH
Al Thani (since NA July 1995); Thani, third son of the amir (selected crown prince by the amir 22
October 1996); note - Amir HAMAD who also
of defense and commander-in-chief offorces, has not yet selected a new crown prince forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani,
brother of the amir (since 30 October 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the amir
elections: none; the amir is an absolute monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the amir (selected crown prince by the amir 22 October 1996);
- note-Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the amir (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the amir (since 20 January 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections:
- none; the amir is an absolute monarch
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995
when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al
Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa
Al Thani, third son of the amir (selected crown prince by the amir 22
October 1996); note - Amir note-Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister
defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani,
brother of the amir (since 30 October 1996) 1996); Deputy Prime Minister
MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the amir (since 20 January
1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections: none; the amir is an absolute monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996);
- note--Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995
when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al
Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa
Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the amir monarch (selected crown prince by
the amir monarch 22note-Amir note--Amir HAMAD also holds the
positions of minister of
forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani,
brother of the amir monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister
Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the amir monarch
(since 20 January
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir monarch
elections: none; the amir is an absolute monarch is hereditary
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- note - in March 1999 Qatar held elections for representatives to its Central Municipal Council
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995note--Amir note - Amir HAMAD also holds the
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani,
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary hereditary; note - in March 1999 Qatar held elections for representatives to its Central Municipal Council
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary note: in March 1999 Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council, which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forceshereditary; note - hereditary note: in March 1999 Qatar held nationwide elections for representatives to its a 29-member Central Municipal Council Council, which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in March 1999, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council, which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in March 1999 1999, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council, which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince JASIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASSIM JASIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince by the monarch 22 October 1996); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in March 1999, April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council, Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996) Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998);
- First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin JASIM bin JABIR Al Thani (since 16 September 2003; also Foreign Minister since 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATTIYAH (since 16 September 2003; also Energy Minister since NA 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince JASIM TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, third son of the monarch (selected crown prince Heir Apparent by the monarch 22 October 1996); on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of minister Minister of defense Defense and commander-in-chief Commander-in-chief of the armed forces Armed Forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); 1996) Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998) 1998); First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin JASIM bin JABIR Al Thani (since 16 September 2003; also Foreign Minister since 1992); Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATTIYAH (since 16 September 2003; also Energy Minister since NA 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, third son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998);
- First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin JASIM bin JABIR al-Thani (since 16 September 2003; also Foreign Minister since 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATTIYAH (since 16 September 2003; also Energy Minister since NA 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, al-Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, al-Thani, third son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa Al Thani, al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996) 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani, al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998); First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin JASIM bin JABIR Al Thani al-Thani (since 16 September 2003; also Foreign Minister since 1992); Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATTIYAH (since 16 September 2003; also Energy Minister since NA 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998);
- First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani (since 16 September 2003, also Foreign Minister since 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 16 September 2003, also Electricity and Water Minister since 1999 and Energy and Industry Minister since 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, third fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998); First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin JASIM Jasim bin JABIR Jabir al-Thani (since 16 September 2003; 2003, also Foreign Minister since 1992); Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATTIYAH al-ATIYAH (since 16 September 2003; 2003, also Electricity and Water Minister since 1999 and Energy and Industry Minister since NA 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-chief Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 30 October 1996); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani, brother of the monarch (since 20 January 1998); First Deputy Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani (since 16 September 2003, also Foreign Minister since 1992); Second 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 16 September 2003, also Electricity and Water Minister since 1999 and Energy and Industry Minister since 1992) 3 April 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al-Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al-Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state: Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani Al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as crown prince, heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, Al-Thani, in a bloodless coup); Crown Prince Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government: Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani Al-Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2003, 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary
note: in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state:
Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al-Thani al-Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al-Thani, al-Thani, in a bloodless coup); Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, al-Thani, fourth son of the monarch (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government:
Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al-Thani al-Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary
note:
in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup);
- Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
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- elections:
- the amir is hereditary
note: in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state:
Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa al-Thani Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad al-Thani, Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Al Thani, fourth son of the monarch amir (selected Heir Apparent by the monarch amir on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government:
Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir al-Thani Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch amir is hereditary
note:
in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995);
- Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani (since 3 April 2007);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007) and Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the amir is hereditary
note: in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
chief of state:
Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995 when, as heir apparent, he ousted his father, Amir KHALIFA bin Hamad Al Thani, in a bloodless coup); 1995); Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government:
Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Ministers Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007) and Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the amir is hereditary
note:
in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
- chief of state:
- Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995);
- Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003);
- note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
- head of government:
- Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD (since 20 September 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the position of amir is hereditary
chief of state:
Amir HAMAD bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 27 June 1995); Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
head of government:
Prime Minister HAMAD bin Jasim bin Jabir Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); Deputy Prime Ministers Abdallah bin Hamad al-ATIYAH (since 3 April 2007) and Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD (since 20 September 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the position of amir is hereditary
note:
in April 2007, Qatar held nationwide elections for a 29-member Central Municipal Council (CMC), which has limited consultative powers aimed at improving the provision of municipal services; the first election for the CMC was held in March 1999
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD (since 20 September 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the position of amir is hereditary
chief of state:
Amir HAMAD TAMIM bin Khalifa Hamad Al Thani (since 27 25 June 1995); Heir Apparent TAMIM bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, fourth son of the amir (selected Heir Apparent by the amir on 5 August 2003); note - Amir HAMAD also holds the positions of Minister of Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces 2013)
head of government:
Prime Minister HAMAD ABDALLAH bin Jasim Nasir bin Jabir Khalifa Al Thani (since 3 April 2007); 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD (since 20 September 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the position of amir is hereditary
The same text in 3 editions, 2015 to 2017.
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD (since 20 September 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the
elections:position of amir monarchy is hereditary hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Mohamed al-Thani (since 14 November 2017);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid bin Abdallah al-MAHMUD Mohamed al-Thani (since 20 September 2011) 14 November 2017); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin Khalifa Al Thani (since 26 June 2013); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid KHALID bin Mohamed al-Thani AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh KHALID ibn Khalifa ibn Abdul Aziz Al Thani (since 28 January 2020);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Nasir bin and Minister of Interior Sheikh KHALID ibn Khalifa ibn Abdul Aziz Al Thani (since 26 June 2013); 28 January 2020); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh KHALID bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani (since 28 January 2020);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh KHALID ibn bin Khalifa ibn bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani (since 28 January 2020); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Interior Sheikh KHALID bin Khalifa MUHAMMAD bin Abdul Aziz Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 28 January 2020); 7 March 2023); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs MOHAMED bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (since 14 November 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs KHALID bin Mohamed AL Attiyah (since 14 November 2017) 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the amir
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir TAMIM bin Hamad Al Thani (since 25 June 2013)
head of government: Prime Minister and Foreign Minister MUHAMMAD bin Abd al-Rahman Al Thani (since 7 March 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the amirelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the amir
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Qatar: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/qatar/executive-branch.