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

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Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at 74.
Known as the Father Emir, he ruled from 1995-2013, overseeing significant economic, social, and cultural reforms, transforming Qatar into a major LNG exporter and boosting its global profile.

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Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at 74. Known as the Father Emir, he ruled from 1995-2013, overseeing significant economic, social, and cultural reforms, transforming Qatar into a major LNG exporter and boosting its global profile.

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at 74, transformed Qatar from a resource-rich but marginal state into a globally relevant diplomatic and media power. His 18-year reign utilized immense wealth to build influence through Al Jazeera, Qatar Airways, and mediation efforts, making the nation indispensable.

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