Ruling Family of Qatar: Al Thani dynasty

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New Picture of Sheikh Jassem (He is in the background)

From QNA

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Picture from QNA

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Princess Sheikha Mayassa Bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, daughter of the Emir of Qatar visits Pakistan on Thursday, December 15, 2005

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[SalSabeel]

It's really weired whats going on in qatar sheikh Hamad Used To CRITISIZE women who go in public very harshly and was really against it..... don't know what changed him......Its not him at all

[Saba]

Originally Posted by SalSabeel

It's really weired whats going on in qatar sheikh Hamad Used To CRITISIZE women who go in public very harshly and was really against it..... don't know what changed him......Its not him at all

I have never known the Emir to speak badly about women. His wife Sheikha Mozah has been involved in women's issues for a very long time and has represented him many times where she was the only female in the delegation. His daughters have gone to university for higher education abroad and he talks lovingly of his mother. His position about an active role for women in Qatar society is without question strongly in their favor.

If an allegation to the contrary was for the purpose of spreading misinformation it will serve as an opportunity to dispel the myth.

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Frances President Jacques Chirac (L) greets Emir of Qatar Hamad Bin Kalifa Al Thani upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris, January 27, 2006.

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[KatieLouise]

Jacques Chirac always looks so happy to meet other statesmen. In this case he looks deliriously happy!

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Pictures from BNA

[Jewel4Jassim]

Hello All!

Sorry if this isn't the place to post this message.

I've been lurking in the shadows for weeks now, reading the board and now have decided to say hi! Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. I'm kind of message boards shy. Although, I'm not shy at all at home. :-)

I kind of discovered Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani (former Crown Prince-Heir Apparent & son of Qatar's Emir) last year. Wow! He is gorgeous and from all I read about him, he's very meek and kind.

I'm not surprise that he's dear to his people. He seems to be a very dedicated person.

I just wish I knew about him years ago when he was CP, because now I can hardly find anything about him online, and unfortunately, I cannot read Arabic, so when I go visit the sites which are all in Arabic, I'm confused and frustrated. :-(

Anyway, I want to THANK everyone for sharing news, info, articles and pictures. My sister and I really enjoy them. Especially the pics of Jassim! :-)

Jewel

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Emir of Qatar and wife, with President of France, visit the "Cordeue a Samarcande" exhibition at the Paris Louvre Museum, 27th March

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Caption:
Paris, FRANCE: French President Jacques Chirac (R) and his wife Bernardette (2ndR) welcome Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani and his wife, 27 March 2006 at the Elysee Palace in Paris. AFP PHOTO PATRICK KOVARIK

(Photo credit should read PATRICK KOVARIK/AFP/Getty Images)

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Sheikh Jassem bin Hamad gets married

Source ::: The Peninsula/QNA
The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned and H H Sheikh Jassem bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday.

The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday attended the marriage contract ceremony of his son H H Sheikh Jassem bin Hamad Al Thani, the Personal Representative of the Emir, at the Wajbah Palace...

http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Dis...6040131417.xml

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The Princes of Qatar Sheik Hassim Al-Thani and Sheik Bothaina Al-Thani were present in the soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, 1 of April

http://www.canariasahora.com/portada...dtemageneral=5

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H.H. HEIR APPARENT LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR QG3, QG4
http://www.qnaol.com/english/linkit-...-04-02&no=0014

H.H. HEIR APPARENT LAYS FOUNDATION STONE .. 2-DOHA
http://www.qnaol.com/english/linkit-...-04-02&no=0018

Pictures from QNA

[Spicco]

Originally Posted by fanletizia

The Princes of Qatar Sheik Hassim Al-Thani and Sheik Bothaina Al-Thani were present in the soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Barcelona, 1 of April

http://www.canariasahora.com/portada...dtemageneral=5

No pictures of them?

Btw, does anyone how to pronounce Jassim? Is it Jar-sim, Yas-sim, Has-sim... Can anyone help my out pls?

[KatieLouise]

I think it's Jaa-sim, with a long 'aa' sound. A native Arabic speaker can probably confirm or deny this, though. :) Many congratulations to Sheikh Jassim and his bride, by the way!

[FranciscanFry]

Originally Posted by Saba

I have never known the Emir to speak badly about women. His wife Sheikha Mozah has been involved in women's issues for a very long time and has represented him many times where she was the only female in the delegation. His daughters have gone to university for higher education abroad and he talks lovingly of his mother. His position about an active role for women in Qatar society is without question strongly in their favor.

If an allegation to the contrary was for the purpose of spreading misinformation it will serve as an opportunity to dispel the myth.

Saba is correct. Emir Hamad was defending women's issues before it was "in" to do so. Emir Hamad has always been known as being more moderate and liberal in regards to women's issues in his country. Originally, many believed that he was moving too progressively in regards to women's issues because many were not yet comfortable with the move. He is respectful of the women in his life and encourages his daughters to be active in the polictical atmosphere. He is known as a family man, and good with the women in his life. I have heard him referred to as a "gentle giant".
Sheikha Mouzah -with Emir Hamad's backing- has not only supported women's issues and created a wonderful educational foundation for women, but she has also changed the atmosphere in Qatar. Women now make up 70% of Qatari universities. This would be unheard of without Emir Hamad's assistance and backing.

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Jaffal Rashed (R) of Al-Sadd club receives the trophy from Qatar's Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at Al-Sadd Stadium after the final match of the Crown Prince Cup soccer tournament against Qatar club in Doha April 22, 2006. Al-Sadd won 2-1

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