CA Country Anthems

Qatar National Anthem History

As-Salam al-Amiri · السلام الأميري

Qatar's national anthem, "Al-Salam Al-Amiri" (Peace be to the Emir), was adopted on December 7, 1996, shortly after the accession of Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani. It was first performed at a reception for Gulf Cooperative Council leaders.

Qatar As-Salam al-Amiri

Qatar

Language
Arabic
Anthem
As-Salam al-Amiri
Duration
1:27
Status
"Al-Salam Al-Amiri" remains the official national anthem of Qatar, frequently performed at state occasions and international events.

History timeline

  1. 1996

    Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani accedes to power in Qatar.

  2. 1996

    Qatar officially adopts "Al-Salam Al-Amiri" as its new national anthem on December 7.

  3. 1996

    The anthem is first performed during a reception of Gulf Cooperative Council leaders held in Qatar.

The lyricist, Sheikh Mubarak bin Saïf al-Thani, shares the same family name as the ruling Emir, suggesting a possible familial connection to the head of state.