Children, Wives, and Truly Outrageous Wealth: The Turbulent Life of Qatar’s Emir – Mag

The Western world has no doubts: Qatar is an autocracy🇧🇷 f Sitting on the seat of power is the young Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, 42 years old.🇧🇷 He ascended the throne in 2013. When his father, Hamad bin Jalifa Al Thani, made a sudden decision to abdicate, and the sheikh was only 33 years old, thus becoming the youngest leader in the entire Middle East. today, He is the richest man [estima-se que a sua fortuna é cinco vezes maior do que a da rainha Isabel II] One of the richest countries in the worldbut his reign was marred by controversy, especially by Lack of respect for human rights, especially because of the way women and members of the LGBTQ community are treated🇧🇷 So is the situation of immigrants [as mais de 6500 mortes durante a construção dos estádios são um forte alerta] and lack of freedom of expression They deserved harsh Western criticism. The Emir fulfilled his dream of seeing the FIFA World Cup take place in Qatar, an area slightly larger than the Beja region, but it drew the world’s attention to something utterly unfavorable to the image of a modern, modern leader. .

Tamim’s ascension to the throne of Qatar – a country described as the “turbulent son” of the Arab Gulf states – is not without controversy. As the fourth son of Hamad bin Jalifa, the former emir was expected to choose one of his eldest sons to succeed him. but not! Perhaps this happened due to the brilliant preparation of the current Sheikh of Qatar. But here we are. He was born in the country’s capital, Doha, on June 3, 1980, the son of Musa bint Nasser Al-Misned, the second of the emir’s wives at the time. He has done almost all of his academic training in the UK🇧🇷 I started international studies in Sherborne High School in Dorset, then moved to Harrow School in London, and finished her studies at Sandhurst Military Academy. His years in England allow him to command English perfectly, but he also speaks French well, which allows him to take on – without resorting to translators – international meetings.

family life

The controversial Qatari sheikh is married to three women: in 2005 united his fate with that of Jawahar bint Hamad Al Thani, his second cousin. Qatari law requires (yes, it is) that the first be a relative of the betrothed. In 2009, he married Al-Anoud, daughter of Mona Al-Hajri, and in 2014, he married Noura, daughter of Hattal Al-Dosari. From these three marriages, 13 children – seven boys and six girls – were born. who came into the world between 2006 and 2020. But if this number of children in an Arab country is not something unusual, then something that is still unusual in the eyes of the Western mentality is All of these sons – at least among the eldest – are already embroiled in disputes among themselves to squabble over a place in the family hierarchy and fight for the succession to the throne.🇧🇷 in this country andUnlike in other monarchies, it is up to the prince to choose his successor. He has the unique and exclusive power to choose the son who will hand over the key to power and the throne. However, it should be said that Thamim will not be able to choose the son to succeed him until he comes of age.

enormous wealth

But it is the almost immoral wealth that arouses great curiosity throughout the world.🇧🇷 If he was already the richest man in his country, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani now has all the conditions to become even richer. With Russia “turning off the tap” of gas to Europe, European leaders have never shown much willingness to meet with the emir of Qatar, where the country could become a privileged supplier of natural gas. From French President Emmanuel Macron to German Chancellor Olaf Schultz, everyone wants to ingratiate themselves with the sheikh. Which owns Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Al Jazeera TV station. wealth Accumulated by the royal family of this small emirate – which wields enormous influence over the Arab world – is not normal. Four hundred and fifty billion dollars is the astronomical figure held by Al Thani – the dynasty that has ruled that small piece of land for over 150 years – and that has huge investments all over the world. The prince, for example, is so rich that he owns more than 4,000 properties in the UK. Only London has more properties than the British royal family.

What is the state of Qatar?

Behind the money, gas and the royal family that makes deals with the Islamists and the WestWhat can be said about this Arab country that is now hosting the FIFA World Cup? In the past it was a poor country, but thanks to its huge reserves of oil and gas, Qatar is now a world power with a population of only 2.8 million people, for whom the state provides free medical care and schools. Benefits which, however, apply only to citizens.

Let’s say 90% of the population is foreign. Migrant workers, mostly from India, Bangladesh or Nepal, live in deplorable conditions: low wages and almost inhuman working and living conditions.🇧🇷 Another contention is the fact that Homosexuality is prohibited in the country. Public expressions of affection, such as kisses and hugs, regardless of whether it is between a man and a woman, are equally prohibited and subject to penalties. Women, these, have almost no rights🇧🇷 But women in the royal family are powerful and hold important positions. The present prince’s beautiful mother Moza bint Nasser, is one of the most prestigious personalities and has great personal wealth. A case says that there is a weight and two measures, according to the cradle in which you are born.