WorldQatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74. During his leadership, Qatar changed from a small Gulf state into one of the world’s wealthiest nations. He also oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country’s bid to host the World Cup. His death marks the passing of a figure associated with Qatar’s transformation and its expanding international profile.
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Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
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