Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former emir of Qatar, dies at 74

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who transformed the nation into a wealthy and influential state, has died at 74.
He ruled from 1995 to 2013, overseeing significant economic growth, the launch of Al Jazeera, and hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who transformed the nation into a wealthy and influential state, has died at 74. He ruled from 1995 to 2013, overseeing significant economic growth, the launch of Al Jazeera, and hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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