emir

The line that set off the frenzy, in its entirety, is: “He wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie on their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the emir of Qatar.”

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Even the entreaties of Islamic scholars and officials of Islamic countries the world over have not bent the iron will of the emir and his enforcers, especially on the most sensitive issue of education.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has also been mediating the conflict, held a call with Qatar's emir on Friday to discuss the recent escalation, Sharif's office said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Two years ago, when Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash, Qatar sent its emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E. and Kuwait all sent their foreign ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

It’s so hot there that swimming pools boil, so one emir built himself an indoor ski resort.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

At one point under its new leader, Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram controlled large swathes of territory in Nigeria's north-east - and appointed "emirs" to administer some areas.

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2025

Qatar’s initial development can be attributed to the two most recent emirs of the ruling monarchy, analysts say.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2022

Starting in the 18th century, Gulf emirs came under the protection of the British Empire, which brokered truces between loosely organized tribes.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022

Though those groups’ so-called emirs, or commanders, pledged fealty to Zawahiri, it was unclear how much tactical or strategic input he had on their operations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

Equable emirs collected taxes for the British, and the British, in return, kept the Christian missionaries away.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie