Qatar's royal family mourns the loss of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
- Posted on July 12, 2026
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The Arabian Gulf mourns the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the visionary former Emir who transformed Qatar into a regional power during his 18-year reign from 1995 to 2013. His strategic leadership and modernization initiatives laid the foundation for Qatar's contemporary prosperity and international prominence. As father to the current Emir Sheikh Tamim, his legacy continues to shape the nation's policies and development trajectory.
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Qatar's royal family mourns the loss of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Former Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and was the father of the country's current emir.
