How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: Qatar
Business & EconomyWorld / International
How former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s economy

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at 74, transformed Qatar's economy during his 18-year rule. He developed the North Field gas site, making Qatar the world's largest LNG exporter. He also created one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, leading to one of the highest per capita incomes.

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