Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani

Who was Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani?

Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, also known as Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani or Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani for short, was the eighth, seventh if his ancestor, de facto Emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, is not counted, emir of Qatar. Qatar's financial achievements increased during Sheikh Ahmad's reign due to the enrichment and discovery of numerous other oil fields. Qatar also gained its independence as a sovereign state during his reign.