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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 2 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life

Sheikh Hamad’s 18-year rule catapulted Qatar to prosperity and reshaped the Gulf country’s domestic, regional and global footprint. The architect of modern Qatar, former Emir ⁠Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, has died…

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Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74. Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan has annou…

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 3 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies: Reactions

After Sheikh Hamad’s death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth. The Qatari government has announced the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled the country fr…

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Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

The former Emir led Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world's wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country's World Cup bid.

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Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 7 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who transformed the small Gulf state into one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential nations has died. He was 74. A charismatic figure with a friendly d…

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 8 hours ago • aljazeera.com

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

⁠Qatar’s Father Emir ⁠Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani ‌has died at the age of ⁠74, the country’s Amiri ⁠Diwan said. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to…

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