Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani laid to rest in Doha

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

PoliticsWorld / International

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was laid to rest in Doha after a simple Islamic ceremony. He is regarded as the architect of modern Qatar and significantly built the country's soft power. Other events reported include explosions in Iran and a deadly fire in Bangkok.

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