Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, as there is a huge reserves of natural gas and oil. Sheikh Tamim from which the al-Tani family belongs to the country has controlled the country for about two centuries and acquired immense assets through its energy exports and strategic investments.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani took over the post of rich in Qatar in 2013 in place of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. The Al-Thani family has ruled it since the establishment of Qatar, whose 11 members have assumed the title of Amir.
According to Bloomberg, the total assets of Qatar’s royal family are estimated to be more than $ 335 billion, which makes them one of the world’s wealthiest dynasties. Sheikh Tamim is believed to have over 2 billion dollars.
However, exact figures are kept confidential. The property of the royal family not only comes from Qatar’s energy resources, but also from a huge global investment portfolio.
The royal family lives in Doha Royal Palace, which is a miracle of 1 billion dollars of golden architecture, with parking space for 15 palaces and 500 cars. Amir has a white palace in Oman.
One of the wives of former Amir wives in London, Shekha Mojah Bint Nasir Al Misnet bought three cornwal terrace properties for $ 140 million in 2013, turned them to 17 bedrooms, 14 lounges, a cinema, a juice bar and a swimming pool super-chest.
Amir has one Katara, one of the world’s most spectacular and expensive mega-yacht, which costs around $ 400 million. This 124 meter ship includes a helicopter pad and several decks for entertainment. In 2019, three other royal boats were destroyed by a fire in a shipyard in Doha, each of which was worth crores.
Qatar’s royal family operates a special airline – Qatar rich flight – established in 1977. The airline only serves the royal family and top government officials, with 14 aircraft in the fleet, including three Boeing 747-8 jets, each of which is more than $ 400 million, and there are several Airbus models, which are between $ 100 million to $ 500 million.
Amir’s car collection includes Bugatti Divo, Veron, Chiron, Lafferari Aperta, Lamborghini Sennario, Mercedes AMG 6X6 and a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Published at: 24 Jun 2025 12:53 PM (IST)