Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and stepped aside to make his son Sheikh Tamim emir, dies aged 74.
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich Gulf country’s development.
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12.07.2026
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