Former Qatari Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar and father of the current ruler, has died at the age of 74.
The Amiri Diwan announced his passing on Sunday, remembering him as a "great leader" who oversaw significant economic, social, and cultural changes in the nation.

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar and father of the current ruler, has died at the age of 74. The Amiri Diwan announced his passing on Sunday, remembering him as a "great leader" who oversaw significant economic, social, and cultural changes in the nation.

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