Introduction
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is currently the Emir of Qatar. This politician is known for his inspirational and powerful speeches that he prepares without anyone’s help, and that appear to overwhelm the public. To begin with, it is necessary to mention that Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is a popular person among the population of his country because he was participating in a number of events that were aimed at the promotion of sports in Qatar. Nowadays, the sheikh is known as the wealthiest young man occupying the leading post of his country in the entire Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). The following paper is intended to discuss one of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s most notable speeches and the influence it made on the audience. Also, the information below will include several facts to explain why people in Qatar love their Emir and what had this person done for his state.
Most Powerful Speech
Recently, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the seventy-second Session of the UN (United Nations) General Assembly that was organized in the city of New York. Indeed, the government leader did not address the citizens of the country with the help of this particular performance. Nevertheless, this speech is an example of all of his addresses made during various events because it shows his dedication to it and emotions that he wants the audience to feel while listening to him. “I wish also to express my appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Peter Thomson for his valuable efforts in managing the affairs of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, and I take this opportunity to commend the efforts of His Excellency the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, to strengthen the role of the United Nations” (The Peninsula 2017, p. 1). Also, it would be proper to mention that another speech performed by Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani was made during the process of sheikh’s inauguration. The manner of the politician’s performances is somewhat unusual. The Emir of Qatar uses his charisma and well trained rhetorical skills to influence the audience and make an impression on the listeners.
Why People Like the Emir’s Speeches
To begin with, it essential to stress on the fact that Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani always makes an introduction to any of his speeches where he shows his respect to people that he is talking to at a certain moment. When the Emir began his performance in the city of New York in 2017, he called the audience honorable and compassionate. By these words, he emphasized on his desire to attract the attention of every member of the event and make people interested in the statements made during the address (The Peninsula 2017, p. 3). By analyzing the texts of his speeches, it is possible to see that he knows the audience he talks to because the Emir’s tone is different in many of his performances.
It is essential for politicians to use words that are common among the audience they address. Therefore, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani does not overuse complicated professionalisms that are sometimes misunderstood or not perceived properly by regular people (Ulrichsen 2014, p. 45).
Another factor that is beneficial for any speaker (especially in the sphere of politics) is not to start their performances with negative moments or diving directly into the main topic of the conference. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has his personal speaking style that he uses to make an inspiring introduction (The Peninsula 2017, p. 1). Sometimes, he summarizes particular achievements that were made by the population of the country or its government. In other instances, he prefers to tell stories that have some considerations related to a main topic and give people an ability to look at a discussed subject from the Emir’s perspective.
Ideas or Personality?
There are only two reasons why the audience can be impressed by a speech of its national leader. It might be a certain idea that is new to the country and that proposes a strategy of making the Commonwealth better regarding its economic growth, positions in multiple world rankings, tourism, and other spheres important for every state. In turn, people can be influenced by a person’s personality, which includes his or her lifestyle, charisma, behavior in public, and many other factors that many speakers use to be respected by their listeners (Ulrichsen 2014, p. 39). Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani combines both of the elements discussed previously. During his inaugural speech, he promised the population of Qatar to change several things in the state’s policy. However, people are attracted to this person because of various stylistic techniques he uses while speaking, the Emir’s calm behavior and assuredness of his actions.
Political Activity
Although Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has not remained on the post of Qatar’s Emir for an extended period, he managed to accomplish many significant goals for the country during his reign. It is necessary to mention that the politician does not follow the ideas of his father regarding the promotion of foreign affairs (Hutzell, Samahy & Himes 2015, p. 83). Instead, he changed the vector of Qatar’s development that is now focused on its domestic strategies. Also, the sheikh reconstructed and improved the entire subway system in the country’s territory, made all the main roads better, and successfully completed the erection of the newest international airport in the state. Also, the current Emir was working intensively on reducing the level of bureaucracy in Qatar by closing some of the governmental services and firms. Moreover, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reduced the amount of finances invested in such organizations as Qatar Museums Authority and Qatar Foundation.
Conclusion
Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the wealthiest young man in the territory of GCC. The sheikh is known for his powerful and impressive speeches made during various public performances on both domestic and international media platforms. The population of Qatar is satisfied with its leader because the state’s development improved after his inauguration. Nevertheless, some people are against the current Emir because he was accused of supporting Islamist organizations.
Reference List
Hutzell, K, Samahy, RE & Himes, A 2015, ‘Inexhaustible ambition: two eras of planning in Doha, Qatar’, Architectural Design, vol. 85, no. 1, 80–91.
The Peninsula 2017, ‘In full text: the speech of Qatar Emir at the opening session of UN General Assembly’, The Peninsula Qatar, p. 1.
Ulrichsen, K 2014, Qatar and the Arab spring, Oxford University Press, Oxford.