The current Emir has announced his intention for Qatar to move towards democracy and has permitted a nominally free and open press and municipal elections.

Hamad bin Khalifa is the current Emir of Qatar.

The current Emir of Ringim, HRH Alh.

The heir apparent is Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, son of the current Emir.

Hamad played an important role in the overthrow of the 8th Emir and is close to his 2nd cousin twice removed, the current 9th Emir.

Sheikh Suhaim is uncle to the current Emir.

In 1901 they replaced him by his brother Umar Abubakar Garbai, ancestor of the current Emirs of Borno.

The city is the capital of the Kano Emirate, and the current Emir, Ado Bayero, has been on the throne since 1963.

Yunusa Mohammadu Danyaya is the current Emir of Ningi.

The current Emir of Gumel, HRH Alh.