WorldPhotos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, has died at the age of 74. He stepped aside after his rule to allow his son, Sheikh Tamim, to become emir. A collection of photographs highlights the former Qatari emir and his public life. His death marks the end of the life of a figure who led Qatar for nearly two decades.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-07-12 10:17Original