WorldFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former emir, has died at the age of 74. He came to power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father. During his rule, he went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-07-12 16:07Original
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
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