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Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and transformed the nation into a global diplomatic and media power, has died at age 74, Qatar's government announced.

Jul 12, 2026·5 sources

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▪Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, has died at the age of 74
▪The announcement of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's death was made on Sunday, July 12, 2026, by the Amiri Diwan, Qatar's top government body
▪Sheikh Hamad is credited with transforming Qatar from a small emirate into a regional and international powerhouse

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Gulf Cooperation Council politics (GCC)1 Middle East1 Middle East regional alliances & rivalries1

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