| The emirs of qatar are members of the al thani dynasty which originate from the banu tamim one of the largest tribes in the | |
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| The emir of the state of qatar is the monarch and head of state of qatar as well as the commander in chief of the qatar armed forces and guarantor of the constitutionit is the most powerful position in the country and has a prominent role in foreign relations | Khalifa bin hamad al thani the emir of qatar from 22 february 1972 was the first holder of this position from its establishment on 29 may 1970 and served as prime minister until 27 june 1995 when he was deposed by his son |