Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

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

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Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, the Amiri Diwan announced. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, overseeing rapid development and making Qatar the world's largest LNG exporter. In 2013, he abdicated to his son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The article features key photos from his life and international engagements.

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