Historical Events tagged with "Sheikh Khalifa"

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Politics & Government

Qatar Declares Sovereignty from Britain

September 3rd, 1971 53 years ago

Qatar became an independent state on September 3, 1971, when it officially ended its status as a British protectorate. This significant shift followed a series of negotiations and agreements between Qatari leaders and the British government. Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, the ruling emir at the time, played a crucial role in steering Qatar toward full sovereignty. With independence achieved, Qatar began to implement policies aimed at modernizing its economy and political structures, paving the way for future developments in the region.

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