7 Facts The Emir of Qatar highlighted after wearing Bisht's robe to Messi
The Emir of Qatar was also highlighted after wearing bisht's robe to Lionel Messi after the World Cup final at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Qatar, Sunday (18/12/2022).
The Emir of Qatar wore bisht's robe to Lionel Messi after the Argentine national team confirmed as the winner of the 2022 World Cup trophy. La Albiceleste became champions after beating France in the top round on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
The use of bisht's robe to Messi apparently resulted in criticism from a number of former players who were commentators on the match in the final match. They considered that the robe covered the Argentina national team jersey worn by Messi.
At that moment, the Emir of Qatar was not only with Messi. There was also FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The Emir of Qatar is Tamim bin Hamad Al Tsani. In the Middle East, is a military commander, provincial governor, or high-ranking military official.
Here are 7 facts about the Emir of Qatar:
1. Emir Of Qatar Since 2013
Qatar's Emir Tamim has been the leader of Qatar since 2013. He was born in Doha, Qatar on 13 June 1980 and is the fourth son of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Tsani.
He became the leader of Qatar succeeding his father, Sheikh Hamad who abdicated the throne in 2013.
2. Akmil graduates in the UK
Tamim was educated at Sherborne Schhol, England. He attended high school and graduated in 1977. After that, Tamim attended the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England and graduated in 1998. Later, he returned to Qatar and was commissioned as an officer of the Qatari Armed Forces.
3. Crown Prince Since 2003
In 2003, Tamim was elected to replace his older brother Jassim, who had left his position.
Over the next decade, Tamim was groomed to govern the country, holding a series of increasingly important economic, diplomatic, and national security positions. In 2009, he was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
4. Influential Muslim Leaders
Quoted from the Muslim 500 website, Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani became the most influential Muslim figure in the world version of the Muslim 500 this year. The Muslim 500 is a survey that regularly releases who are the most influential Muslim figures in the world every year.
The survey was set up by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre affiliated to the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought in Amman, Jordan.
5. PSG owners
Qatar's Emir Al Thani is the majority shareholder of French club Paris Saint Germain (PSG). He bought a 70 percent stake in PSG in 2005 with Qatar Sports Investments.
6. Other Departments
According to Qatar's Amiri Diwan website, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani holds several important posts in Qatar. During his tenure, the state of Qatar earned high ratings in international and regional indicators, namely the emir of Qatar, the head of state and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, the chairman of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and investment, as well as the Supreme Committee on shipping and relics, as well as the National Security Council.
7. Top 10 richest monarchs in the world
Sheikh Tamim's net worth is USD 2.1 billion or equivalent to Rp 30.6 trillion. With that wealth, his name is in the order of the tenth richest king in the world.
