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Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74
Al Jazeera··13 Jul
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's former emir, died at 74, Al Jazeera reported. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of the Father Amir who ruled from 1995 until abdicating in 2013 in favour of his son Tamim. He is widely regarded as an architect of modern Qatar's economic rise and expanded global diplomatic role.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Qatar enters a period of national mourning for its former ruler.
- Regional diplomacy recalls his role in Gulf and Palestine mediation.
- India's mourning gesture reflects close India-Qatar ties.
What's Happening
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died at age 74.
- Qatar's Amiri Diwan announced the national loss.
- World leaders issued condolences to Emir Tamim and Qataris.
Modern Qatar
- He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 before abdicating.
- His era saw rapid economic growth and global expansion.
- Son Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is the current emir.
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