Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Qatar

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Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Qatar is in mourning following the death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The former ruler was instrumental in modernizing the country and driving economic growth. Funeral proceedings and tributes are underway in Doha with international dignitaries in attendance.

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