The man who changed the Arab world ⊖
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2026 › July › 12
Khalifa Al Thani
3 days ago
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.
Thousands gather to bid farewell to Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad ○
Thousands gathered in Doha to bid farewell to Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Funeral prayers held for Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad ⊖
Funeral prayers have been held for the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, at Qatar’s national mosque.
The architect of Qatari autonomy ⊕
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar safe by making it relevant.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations ○
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations
How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani built Qatar’s soft power ○
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Leader known as Qatar's father emir was able to redefine his nation's position on the political map of the Middle East.
4 days ago
Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ⊖⊖
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Qatar mourns Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Key moments from former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s life ○
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Sheikh Hamad's 18-year rule catapulted Qatar to prosperity and reshaped its domestic, regional and global footprint.
Photos: Qatari Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ○
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: Reactions ⊕
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After Sheikh Hamad's death, global leaders offer condolences, praise his legacy and Qatar’s growth.