The richest Arab sheikhs. How does the heir to the throne of the Arab Emirates live? Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
On April 30, 2013, the Netherlands will have a king on the throne for the first time in 120 years - until now the kingdom has been ruled by women. 45-year-old Prince Willem-Alexander will inherit from his mother not only the throne and title, but also a considerable fortune. Currently, Queen Beatrix ranks seventh in the ranking of the richest monarchs on the planet, compiled at the end of 2012 by the British heraldic almanac Almanach de Gotha. The amount of her fortune, depending on the principles of calculation (including or excluding real estate owned royal dynasties, family collections of antiques, etc.), ranges between $300 million and £10 billion.
We present a list of the 15 richest monarchs on the planet who hold their posts as of January 29, 2013. The list was compiled by Forbes based on information from the Almanach de Gotha.
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain visited the hospital. Queen Elizabeth in King's Lynn, Norfolk, February 5, 2013. The hospital installed a new magnetic resonance imaging scanner. © AFP PHOTO/POOL/PAUL ROGERS
Age: 85 years
Start of reign: 1952
Net worth: £60 billion ($94.8 billion)
Traditional wealth counting british queen does not take into account those unique objects that are perceived as state property, and gives a very modest amount of several hundred million dollars. Meanwhile, taking into account the cost Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, the palaces of St. James and Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle and other properties owned by the royal family, as well as the royal collection of works of art, the British monarch ranks first in the list of the richest colleagues.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meets with French President Francois Hollande at the Royal Palace in Jeddah on November 4, 2012. © AFP PHOTO/BERTRAND LANGLOIS
Age: 87 years old
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2005
Net worth: £40 billion ($63.2 billion)
The basis of the Saudi king's fortune is oil, the sale of which brings this state about $1 billion per day. In addition, Abdullah ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud owns a huge stable, which contains the best Arabian horses (the monarch is known as a passionate rider and the founder of an equestrian club in Riyadh), and a good garage, most of the cars in which are exclusive or antique.
Emir of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the opening of a container terminal at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, December 12, 2012. © REUTERS/WAM/Handout
Age: 64 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2004
Net worth: £30 billion ($47.4 billion)
Sheikh of Abu Dhabi and current president The UAE is also rich thanks to the oil produced in its country. This is not surprising: 80% oil reserves The United Arab Emirates are concentrated in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. In addition, Khalif receives a good income from investing own funds in various sectors of the world economy.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand leaves Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, December 5, 2012. © REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa
Age: 84 years
Start of reign: 1946
Net worth: £28 billion ($44.24 billion)
The Thai monarch is not just one of the richest monarchs in the world, but also one of the most thrifty: he spent a considerable part of his fortune on the development and implementation of more than 3,000 projects for the development of agricultural land in the country. However, there is nothing surprising in this: the king “concurrently” heads the Royal Thai Real Estate Agency, which owns enormous tracts of land in the country. In addition, the royal collection is widely known throughout the world precious stones, which seriously affects the size of the monarch's fortune.
Emir of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on March 31, 2012. © REUTERS/Caren Firouz
Age: 62 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2006
Net worth: £25 billion ($39.5 billion)
The Emir of Dubai currently also holds the post of Prime Minister of the UAE and, like the Saudi king, is known for his horses: his stable is considered one of the largest and most expensive in the world. And of course, a considerable part of his fortune comes from the oil reserves that the emirate of Dubai boasts, as well as income from investments in various sectors of the world economy.
Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah (right) with his first wife Anak Saleh at the wedding of his daughter Princess Hafiza Sururul of Brunei, 32, who married civil servant Pengiran Haji Muhammad Ruzaini, 29, on September 19, 2012. © STR/AFP/GettyImages
Age: 65 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 1967
Net worth: £24 billion ($37.92 billion)
The most famous property of the Brunei Sultan (besides the oil produced in his country) is his collection of cars, which numbers from 3,000 to 6,000 cars, many of which were produced in extremely limited quantities or even in a single copy. The Sultan's palace, Istana Nurul Iman (Palace of Light), with an area of over 200,000 square meters, is also famous. m, which contains 1,788 apartments and 257 bathrooms.
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands arrived at the Theater. Beatrix in Utrecht, the Netherlands, February 1, 2013. © ROBIN UTRECHT/AFP/Getty Images
Age: 74 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 1980
Net worth: £10 billion ($15.8 billion)
Traditionally, the fortune of the Queen of the Netherlands is estimated at $300 million - but this does not take into account the royal share of shares in the Royal Dutch Shell company (it is about 25%), as well as the value of the royal collections of works of art and jewelry. Taking into account all these riches, the total wealth of Beatrix, who recently announced her impending abdication, is 30 times larger and allows her to enter the top ten richest monarchs in the world.
Emir of Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah waves before the start of the session of the newly elected parliament. Kuwait City, December 16, 2012. © YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP/Getty Images
Age: 82 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2006
Net worth: £9 billion ($14.22 billion)
Sheikh Sabah's annual "scholarship", consisting of his share of oil revenues, is $188 million, and it is these payments that form the basis of the Kuwaiti monarch's fortune. However, the emir understands well that oil resources are exhaustible, and therefore is already trying to prepare his country for life in the post-oil era by initiating economic reforms, which were based on simplifying the rules for land privatization and facilitating the conditions for attracting foreign investment.
Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani at Algerian airport. Houari Boumediena, January 7, 2013. © REUTERS/Louafi Larbi
Age: 60 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 1995
Net worth: £7 billion ($11.06 billion)
The current emir of Qatar came to power by overthrowing his father, who imprudently went on vacation to Switzerland. Among his Middle Eastern colleagues, Hamad enjoys a reputation as a progressive leader: under him, Qatar was the first country in the region to grant women the right to vote. And the emir ensured the growth of his already considerable fortune by reforming the country’s oil and gas industry, creating ideal conditions to attract foreign investment from the world's largest mining companies.
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Albusaid of Oman at the opening of a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Doha, December 3, 2007. © REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad/Files
Age: 71 years old
Year of the beginning of the reign: 1970
Net worth: £6 billion ($9.48 billion)
The creator of the Sultanate of Oman, which arose after the unification of the Sultanate of Muscat and the Imamate of Oman, is the owner of another “oil” fortune. In addition, a significant portion of Qaboos's wealth comes from the building built in 1972. royal palace Qasr Al Alam overlooks Muscat's main harbour, and several yachts (including the 155-metre Al Said, named after the owner) are part of the Royal Yacht Division of the Omani Navy.
King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa at a meeting of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. Sakhir Palace, south of Manama, December 24, 2012. © REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
Age: 62 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2002
Net worth: £3.5 billion ($5.53 billion)
Another passionate lover of Arabian horses in the ranking of the richest monarchs. Established by Hamad in 1977, the Amiri stable was included in the list a year later World Organization Arabian horses and today it is one of the largest and most expensive in the world. The basis of the King of Bahrain's fortune is oil, like that of his other Middle Eastern colleagues, as well as income from international investments, which are managed by a special royal fund.
Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein at the Monaco Day celebrations at the Prince's Palace in Monaco, November 19, 2012. © Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Age: 67 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 1989
Net worth: £4 billion ($6.32 billion)
The main source of wealth for the current ruler of the small Alpine state is the family bank LGT. In addition to financial income, when calculating Hans-Adam's fortune, several 17th-century palaces in Vienna, a unique collection of works of art collected by the princely family over 400 years, as well as over 20,000 hectares of land were taken into account.
Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri and Marie-Therese Mestre ( Grand Duchess Marie-Therese) enter the Notre-Dame de Luxembourg Cathedral before the wedding ceremony of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg and Belgian Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy. October 20, 2012, Luxembourg. © Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Age: 56 years old
Year of reign: 2000
Net worth: £3 billion ($4.74 billion)
Unlike Middle Eastern monarchs, who built their fortunes on oil, their European counterparts do not boast an equally highly profitable source of savings. So the Duke of Luxembourg Henri, nephew of the reigning King of Belgium Albert II, controls his fortune, which consists of bank deposits, gold reserves and real estate, as well as shares of various industrial companies. It is noteworthy that Henri spends part of his income on defense wildlife, first of all - the unique Galapagos Islands.
Prince Albert II of Monaco at a party in West Hollywood in California, February 26, 2012. © Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TWC
Age: 53 years
Year of the beginning of the reign: 2005
Net worth: £2.5 billion ($3.95 billion)
The collection of works of art collected by the princely family is the basis of the fortune of the ruling prince of Monaco. In addition to her, he owns an expensive collection of antique cars and a stamp collection and receives significant income from the casino in Monte Carlo.
Nizari Ismaili Imam Aga Khan IV attends the Prix de Diane horse riding race, Chantilly, France, June 17, 2012. © THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/GettyImages
Age: 75 years old
Start of reign: 1957
Net worth: £2 billion ($3.16 billion)
Imam Aga Khan is the head of a huge community of Nizari Ismailis (an offshoot of the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam) living in India, Oman, Syria, Tajikistan and Zanzibar. Despite the fact that the Nizaris do not have their own state, their current head is equivalent to the monarch: since 1957, he has held the title “His Highness”, bestowed on him by Queen Elizabeth II. Aga Khan IV is the owner of a herd of purebred Arabian horses numbering 900 heads, which, coupled with a share in one of the British horse auction houses, provides him with an annual income of $300 million. To this must be added income from managing several hotels and airlines, as well as investments in the tourism business in Sardinia (it was through the efforts of the Aga Khan that the Emerald Coast of the island has turned into a fashionable recreation area since the 1960s) and shares of the largest industrial companies.
Typically a "sheikh" is a man over 40 years of age, and the wives and daughters of sheikhs may also be referred to by this title. Muslims who earn the title of Sheikh are required to be well versed in the teachings of the Koran, diligently study Islam and live according to the canons outlined for them by the Prophet Muhammad himself. A person can be a sheikh if he has completed his studies at a university of Islamic studies. This also includes lecturing to students. Since Islam is the second largest religion in the world, second only to Christianity, the title of Sheikh is respected and popular among the population of countries where more than 1 billion people practice this religion.
5 enviable eastern bachelors Oil reserves determine the number of rich families in the Middle East. Some sheikhs in this region are extremely wealthy and billionaires. In most Arab countries, the term "sheikh" is used by royal houses to designate wealthy members of the royal family.
Traditionally in the Arab world, it is customary to hide the size of the fortunes of sheikhs, but based on public information, it is possible to compile a list of the richest... Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani - net worth $2 billion
The sheikh is the current ruler of Qatar, he became emir after his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who abdicated the throne in 2013. Thus, Tamim bin Hamad became the youngest reigning monarch in the world.
Sheikh Faisal bin Qasim al-Thani - net worth $2.2 billion
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum - net worth $4.5 billion
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - net worth $2.4 billion
The Sheikh was the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013. During his reign the spoils natural gas amounted to about 85 million tons. And this made Qatar the most rich country in the world with per capita income. He later abdicated the throne to allow his son to succeed the throne. Sheikh Hamad himself took the throne of his father, coming to power after a bloodless coup.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan - net worth $4.9 billion
Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and half-brother of the country's president. The sheikh is the chairman of Al Jazeera Sports Company, which owns handball, football, basketball and volleyball teams in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mansour also speaks English football club Manchester City and is Chairman of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Investment Company.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan - net worth $18 billion
The Al Nahyan family has a total capital estimated at about $150 billion. Sheikh Khalifa is the current Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE. He officially became president in 2004, but has actually served as president since 1990 due to poor condition father's health. Burj Khalifa is the most tall building in the world - named after him.
12 people from the UAE to Forbes list richest people in the world
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Based on Khaleej Times/ The combined wealth of the 12 UAE billionaires, who are among the world's richest people, grew from US$34.1 billion to US$36.2 billion in 2015. In total, the wealth of the top 20 richest on the planet decreased by US$70 billion.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates, with a net worth of US$75 billion, ranks first on the list of the world's richest people for the third year in a row. The list of UAE billionaires is topped by Majid Al Futtaim, ranking 270th in the global rankings with a fortune estimated at US$5 billion.
Among the UAE billionaires, 5 are Emirati citizens and 7 are Indians doing business in the Emirates.
Second on the list richest people The UAE, with a net worth of US$4.9 billion, includes Abdullah bin Ahmad al-Ghurair and his family. Indian born Mickey Jagtiani, ranked 338th in global list, is ranked 3rd in the UAE with an estimated net worth of US$4.4 billion. Jagtiani is the owner of Dubai-based LandmarkGroup, the largest retailer in the Middle East.
The next UAE super-rich to be included in the Forbes list is Yusufali MA, whose net worth is US$4.2 billion, up from US$2.5 billion last year. Owner of the retail LuluGroup, it ranks 358th in the world. Last year his position was 737th.
Real estate tycoon Hussain Sajwani of DAMAC is the 5th UAE billionaire, followed in 6th place by Abdullah Al Futtaim (ranked 549th in the world), with an estimated net worth of US$3.1 billion.
Ravi Pillai, with a net worth of US$2.9 billion, ranked 595th in the world (he was ranked 782nd last year), is the 7th richest person in the UAE. Saif Al Ghurair is ranked 810th in the world, 8th in the UAE, with a net worth of US$2.2 billion, according to Forbes.
Sunny Varkey, who heads the Gems-VarkeyEducationgroup - the largest chain of private schools in the world, is ranked 9th in the UAE and 959th in the world, with a net worth of US$1.9 billion. Rounding out the top ten richest people in the UAE BR Shetty, with a net worth of US$1.8 billion, specializes in healthcare and foreign exchange transfers. Azad Moopen, founder of AsterDMHealthcare, ranks 11th with a net worth of US$1.5 billion, followed by jewelry chain owner Joy Alukkas in 12th place with an estimated net worth of US$1.1 billion.
According to the annual ranking of billionaires Forbes magazine, India ranks 4th in the number of billionaires - 84, of which four are in the top 100 richest people in the world: Mukesh Ambani (US$19.3 billion), Dilip Shanghvi (US$16.7 billion), Aziz Premji ( US$15 billion) and Shiv Nadar (US$11.1 billion).
The US continues to be home to the most billionaires, with 540, up from 536 last year. 489 billionaires live in Europe.
The Forbes list is dominated by men. Of the 1,810 billionaires, only 190 are women. In 2015, this figure was 197.
The hardest hit in 2015 was Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecommunications tycoon, whose fortune dropped from US$77.1 billion to US$50 billion over the year.
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the 35-year-old heir to the throne of the Emirate of Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan is a real oriental prince: he is fabulously handsome, owns a huge fortune and is fond of such typical royalty things like falconry, equestrianism and Formula 1 racing. His fortune is estimated at over $18 billion.
Let's tell you about the life of a young billionaire.
1. Arab Sheikh Hamdan has lived in incredible luxury since birth. He was born into the family of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. He also has 6 brothers and 9 sisters. In the United Arab Emirates, Hamdan is a very popular person due to his versatile image and apparent “closeness to the people.”
2. In fact most of Hamdan spent his life not in his native United Arab Emirates, but in Great Britain, where he received an excellent education. At first he studied at an elite military school ground forces in Sandhurst, which is often chosen by English aristocrats for their beloved children. Then the sheikh moved to London, where he studied economics. After several years spent in Foggy Albion, Hamdan still had to return to his homeland - business was already awaiting him there national importance.
4. In ordinary life, Sheikh Hamdan looks a little different - he loves baseball caps with Formula 1 symbols, sports T-shirts and shorts. And the prince is to some extent far from politics - he is quite romantic in nature, loves traveling, falconry and riding horses.
5. The prince is an excellent rider, he is very interested in equestrian sports, has his own stable and once won the Arabian Olympic Games thanks to his skill in the saddle.
6. The Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates is not at all like British princes Harry or William, although he lived in England for several years. Very little is known about Hamdan’s personal life, unlike his famous “colleagues,” and what is known is only rumors and guesses. One thing we know for sure is that the image makers of the royal court are constantly working to ensure that the image of the sheikh is impeccable.
7. Judge for yourself - Sheikh Hamdan is constantly photographed with children, his many nephews and nieces and at the same time looks like an absolutely charming and kind uncle. At the same time, the sheikh does not let anyone forget that he lives in luxury - on the Internet you can find a lot of pictures of Hamdan with tiger cubs (he can also afford to have domestic tiger instead of a modest cat!), falcons, Arabian horses, luxury cars, in the interiors of a magnificent palace... In a word, the sheikh is constantly in an aura of power and wealth.
8. Of course, one of the richest people in the world cannot help but engage in charity work - Hamdan oversees several foundations, and sometimes he himself comes to visit people in need of help.
9. His personal life and relationships with women in the UAE are talked about only in whispers. Answering a question about his possible marriage, the prince said that he had been engaged to a maternal relative since birth, so there were no problems with choosing a bride - everything was decided long before he even entered conscious age. Several times his photo with an unknown woman appeared in the media, but we will never see her face - Hamdan's alleged bride (or wife?) wears a black burqa, showing the world only her eyes. Everything else is for the husband.
10. However, the sheikh has the right to have as many wives as he wants, so it is quite difficult to talk about the prince’s romantic attachments. By comparison, Hamdan's father, Sheikh Mohammed, is rumored to have around five wives. We say "about" because exact quantity really unknown - there are only eyewitness accounts and guesses.
In a word, get closer to the mysterious eastern prince Even girls from aristocratic families have no opportunity, since everything connected with his personality is confidential information, and the influential Hamdan clan is unlikely to leave the choice of wives to his own discretion. This does not prevent the sheikh from having a lot of fans of his attractive appearance and various talents - after all, no one forbade him to watch and believe!
11. Nowadays, the 32-year-old sheikh works as chairman of the Dubai City Council and president of the Dubai Sports Committee.
12. Like his father, Sheikh Hamdan writes poetry. The main motives of poetry are family, homeland, romantic relationships.
13. The prince is a skilled horseman. He received gold medal in horse riding at the Asian Games.
14. His Highness is also interested in breeding camels, which requires considerable expenses.
15. The prince is on a private jet.
16. Scuba dive with the world's only swimming elephant.
17. Hamdan works on charitable projects, such as advocating for the interests of people with disabilities.
18. pet Hamdana.
19. The prince’s hobbies include cars...
20. ...jumping from heights...
22. ...mountain climbing...
23. ...falconry.
The love story of a simple girl and a prince is a classic plot for fairy tales and has been popular since time immemorial, so not only little girls, but also well-established adult women dream of marrying a handsome, rich and intelligent “prince on a white horse.” And miracles happen, the main thing is to know where to look for him, this prince. We present to your attention the five most beautiful and richest heirs of the Muslim world.
1. Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum
Son of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and his wife sheikhs Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma al-Maktoum. Sheikh Hamdan- a very popular person in the United Arab Emirates. He received an excellent education in Great Britain, graduating military school the Army at Sandhurst, as well as the London College of Economics and the Dubai College of Administration. The sheikh's popularity earned him charitable activities: The prince directly oversees a number of foundations that organize fundraising for the treatment of seriously ill children.
Sheikh Hamdan belongs to the al-Maktoum dynasty and officially holds the position of head of the Dubai Executive Council, that is, he heads the government of the emirate of Dubai, but he has time for numerous hobbies. Born on Valentine's Day, the prince is fond of romantic poetry, has the creative pseudonym Fazza, and even publishes collections of poetry. Sheikh Hamdan loves horse riding and has large collection Arabian horses and regularly takes part in numerous equestrian competitions.
The Crown Prince is not married, but, alas, even before his birth he was engaged to a maternal relative. However, don’t be upset - no one can forbid a sheikh to have as many wives as he wants!
2. Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah
Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah
The king's eldest child Abdullah II and queens Rania, 20-year-old crown prince Hussein bin Abdullah since 2009 he has been heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Jordan. Belongs to the Hashemite dynasty.
In 2007, the prince entered the Royal Academy in Madaba, then, as usual, went to study in the West, and he is currently studying political science in Washington, at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. In addition to his native Arabic, the Prince of Jordan is fluent in three foreign languages: English, French and Hebrew.
Hussein bin Abdullah is involved in charity work, runs a foundation to support the development of science among youth, and also has a number of hobbies, including football and collecting motorcycles.
Although Jordan is a country with more high level openness and more “Western” values than neighboring UAE and Saudi Arabia, no information about the personal life of the heir to the throne in open access no, we only know that he is not married yet.
3. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnun al-Nahyan
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan
Son of the President of the United Arab Emirates Caliphs bin Zayed al-Nahyan, sheikh Sultan bin Tahnun al-Nahyan is a member of the oldest ruling dynasty of Abu Dhabi - al-Nahyan. He received a bachelor's degree from the UAE University in Engineering and Architecture, then studied international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA.
Sheikh Sultan oversees many issues of national importance. He is involved in investments in the development of sports, architecture, and also serves as the head of the Committee for the Development of the Eastern Region. In addition, the work of government agencies is under his control. charitable foundations, and also large quantity organizations dealing with cultural heritage issues.
Among the sheikh's many hobbies are many sports, collecting art and traveling.
There is no information about the personal life of Sheikh Sultan either on the Internet or in the media.
4. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sixth son of the former ruling Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa and the fifth son of his second wife - sheikhs Mozy bint Nasser al-Misned, sheikh Mohammed is a representative of another major dynasty Arab world, ruling family Katara - al-Thani.
He studied at the Qatar Academy, received a bachelor's degree from the Diplomatic School of Georgetown University in Qatar, and a master's degree business administration(MBA) Harvard University. Sheikh Mohammed is fluent in Arabic, English and French.
According to the laws of Arab monarchies crown prince is considered the eldest son of the ruler of the state, so Mohammed, being the sixth son of the emir, will most likely never become the head of Qatar. But this does not mean that the younger children of rulers do not take part in managing the affairs of the state. Typically, the children of emirs occupy positions in the cabinet or head numerous committees overseeing issues of national importance. This happened with Sheikh Mohammed. A former captain of the Qatar equestrian team, he is very passionate about sports, and is therefore directly involved in the leadership of the Committee for the preparation of the FIFA World Cup, which is to be held in Qatar in 2022.
According to unconfirmed reports, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani is not married.
5. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Sheikh's brother Mohammed al-Thani(not only by father, but also by mother), sheikh Jasim is definitely on the list of the most beautiful Arab men. By the way, the appearance of two brothers in our rating today al-Thani no wonder. The fact is that their mother is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful women Muslim world. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser al-Misned- the second wife of the former emir of Qatar is known not only as a beauty and a style icon, but also as a very gifted politician, who takes a hidden, but quite significant part in many state issues. And therefore, it is not at all surprising that such a woman gave birth to such attractive and gifted children.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani was Crown Prince of Qatar from 1996 to 2003, but subsequently, realizing that he was unfit to fulfill this role, renounced his status as heir apparent in favor of younger brother, current Emir of Qatar Tamima al-Thani.
He was educated at the British Royal Academy at Sandhurst, then returned to his homeland and became involved in charity work. He is now the honorary president of the Qatar National Cancer Society (QNCS) and is also involved in environmental issues.
Unfortunately, Sheikh Jasim has already chosen his first wife. She became a representative of the same dynasty, Sheikh Buthaina bint Ahmad al-Thani, daughter of the sheikh Hamada bin Ali al-Thani. The couple already have three children. But, as we know,