Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar into a global economic power, has died at the age of 74.
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The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away on July 12, 2026. Coverage from Bloomberg, The Peninsula Qatar, AP News, Al Jazeera, and Reuters confirms the death.
Outlets highlight his tenure as the leader who oversaw Qatar’s rise to become one of the wealthiest nations. Details regarding funeral arrangements or potential transition protocols remain unaddressed in current reports.
Public updates are expected to come directly from the Amiri Diwan.
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Quick answers
Who was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani?
He was the former emir of Qatar.
How old was the former emir at the time of his death?
He was 74 years old.
Who confirmed the news of his passing?
The Amiri Diwan confirmed the death on July 12, 2026.
Coverage (7)
- Qatar announces four-day national mourning The Peninsula Qatar · 4h ago
- Former Qatar Ruler Sheikh Hamad, a Moderniser Who Seized Power, Has Died U.S. News & World Report · 4h ago
- Sheikh Hamad, Leader Who Made Qatar One of Richest Nations, Dies Bloomberg.com · 4h ago
- Father Amir passes away on July 12: Amiri Diwan The Peninsula Qatar · 4h ago
- Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says AP News · 4h ago
- Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74 Al Jazeera · 4h ago
- Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74 Reuters · 4h ago
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