: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
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In a separate social media post this afternoon, Trump thanked the emir of Qatar.
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Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025
The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Donald Trump and the emir of Qatar in Doha for a signing ceremony as part of the president’s tour through the Middle East.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The soccer boss is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will hand World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Trump spoke to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , to thank him for helping land the agreement.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 24 June 2025
The announcement came as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined President Donald Trump and the emir of Qatar in Doha for a signing ceremony as part of the president’s tour through the Middle East.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 15 May 2025
The soccer boss is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, will hand World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Trump spoke to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani , to thank him for helping land the agreement.
—Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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“Emir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emir. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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emir
noun
i-ˈmi(ə)r 
ā-
: a ruler, chief, or commander in Islamic countries
Etymology
from Arabic amīr "commander"
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