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e. The political system of Qatar is a semi-constitutional monarchy with the emir as head of state and chief executive, and the prime minister as the head of government. Under the Constitution of Qatar, the partially-elected Consultative Assembly has a limited ability to reject legislation and dismiss ministers.

Qatar has been ruled as a hereditary monarchy by the House of Thani since Mohammed bin Thani signed "an agreement, not a formal treaty" with Britain in 1868 that recognised its separate status. Following Ottoman rule, Qatar became a British protectorate in 1916, and gained independence in 1971.

Qatar - Politics, Economy, Society: A constitutional emirate with one advisory body, Qatar is ruled by a hereditary emir from the Āl Thānī. Members of the ruling family hold almost all the major ministerial posts, which are appointed by the emir.

Notably absent from the network’s broadcasts was criticism of Qatar, although the country remained an absolute monarchy and continued to host a large U.S. military base. Ismail Haniyeh and Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani

The State of Qatar is an absolute hereditary monarchy ruled by the Al Thani family. The Emir of Qatar is a monarch and serves as head of state and head of government. The House of Thani established their dynasty in the late 19th century and resumed power after Qatar gained independence from Britain in 1971.

Qatar is technically a constitutional monarchy, but in reality, the ruler (the Emir) possesses executive power to approve or reject the legislation. The Emir appoints his own Prime Minister (which is usually a family member) and the members of legislative bodies.

1995 - 1972 Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani is the Sixth Ruler of the State of Qatar.

Qatar is a constitutional monarchy in which Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exercises absolute executive power. The constitution provides for hereditary rule by men in the emir’s branch of the Al Thani family.