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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was named the emir of Qatar in 2013 after his father abdicated the throne. His father ruled Qatar for 18 years, and although Tamim was only 33 years old when he took over, the country didn't seem too nervous for the transition.

The Al Thani family is part of a dynasty of rulers in Qatar, having ruled since 1825, and many additional family members hold key posts in the country's government, making Tamim's role as emir easier.