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Royalty in Qatar
The Al Thani family has reigned in Qatar since the early 19th century. The current emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has ruled since he deposed his father, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, in 1995. Sheikh Hamad and his wife Sheikha Mozah reportedly have seven children, including the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
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Books About Qatar
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Qatar by David Chaddock. Covers the country's history, culture, government, and more. Illustrated with photographs.
Al Jazeera: The Story of the Network That Is Rattling Governments and Redefining Modern Journalism by Mohammed El-Nawawy and Adel Iskandar. About the television station founded by Qatar's emir. Sheds light on the background of the Al-Jazeera network, how it operates, and its implications for the future of news broadcasting in the Middle East. The original subtitle of this book was "How the Free Arab News Network Scooped the World and Changed the Middle East."
Horses of Qatar: The Legend of Al Shaqab by David Chaddock. In the Arabian peninsula, horses are an essential part of society. Under the patronage of the emir of Qatar and his daughter Sheikha Al Mayassa, this book offers up-close glimpses of the care and training of Qatar's horses.
Berlitz Pocket Guide to Qatar. A travel guide. Includes maps.
The Making of the Modern Gulf States by Rosemarie Said Zahlan. Explores the history of the royal families of Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Qatar by Tamra Orr. A look at the nation's culture for children age 9 to 12.
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Wikipedia - Qatar
CIA World Factbook - Qatar
Qatar Embassy - Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
Wikipedia - Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Shiekha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned
Royal Ark - Qatar
Wikipedia - House of Thani
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