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Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

Egyptian Gazette

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July 12, 2026

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Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping moderniser who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition to hand it over to his son 18 years later, has died at the age of 74. Qatar’s top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announced that Sheikh ​Hamad had died on Sunday morning. It did [] The post Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatari Emir's Father Hamad Al Thani Dies at 74

Qatar announces death of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, architect of modern Qatar, at age 74.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

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.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74

Former Qatar emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇶🇦 Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the ag [...]

JUST IN: Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at the age of 74.@BRICSNews

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former leader dies at 74

Qatar’s former leader dies at 74

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s Former Ruler Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media, and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It []...Click to read more

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat

DOHA: Kerajaan Qatar pada Ahad mengumumkan kemangkatan bekas pemerintah negara itu, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, yang memimpin Qatar dari 1995 hingga 2013. “Dengan hati yang reda menerima ketentuan dan takdir Allah, Pejabat Emir meratapi kehilangan besar buat negara atas pemergian Almarhum. Semoga Allah merahmatinya,” menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh Pejabat Emir menerusi media ... Read more The post Bekas pemerintah Qatar mangkat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies: statement

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies: statement

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74

Former Qatari Sheikh Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al [] The post Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74 appeared first on The Media Line.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74

Qatar’s government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the nation of the [] The post Qatar's former leader Hamad bin Khalifa dies at 74 appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar dies

Former Emir of Qatar dies

ABC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater...

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013

UPI

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· Jul 13, 2026

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies at age 74

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies at age 74

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani dies at 74

Qatar’s former emir Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani dies at 74

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ‌has died at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan said.

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74: All about leader who transformed Gulf nation

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, who transformed the small Gulf nation into a global force in diplomacy, media, investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died at the age of 74, according to state media. The state-run Qatar News Agency (QNA) announced his death on Wednesday. The agency did not disclose the cause of death.

Times of India

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away at 74

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar bids farewell to former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa

Sheikh Hamad buried in Lusail Cemetery in Doha

RAPPLER

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a modernizer who seized power, has died

Qatar's top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announces Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died on July 12. It did not mention the cause of his death.

The West Australian

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad has died

Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, ‌who ruled the tiny Persian Gulf nation for 18 years, has died at the age of 74.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 until handing power to his son in 2013, has died, the country's Amiri Diwan announces.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 12, 2026

No work: Qatar declares 4-day national mourning after death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar’s former emir, died at 74. He reshaped the nation with Al Jazeera, LNG exports, and the 2022 World Cup bid.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad dies

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74.The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning am

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Passes Away at 74

DOHA, Jul 12: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, died on Sunday at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced.In a statement, the Amiri Diwan said Sheikh Hamad pas...

UrduPoint

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· Jul 13, 2026

PM conveys condolences to Qatari leadership on Sheikh Hamad’s death

PM conveys condolences to Qatari leadership on Sheikh Hamad’s death

Tehran Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ex-Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Buried at Lusail in Simple Ceremony as Qatar Mourns Its Former Emir

Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani was buried Sunday at Lusail Cemetery after sunset prayers, his son Sheikh Tamim carrying his shrouded body from the mosque in a ceremony described as humble. Qatar's three-day mourning period began as flags flew at half-staff across Doha.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Funeral Prayers Held for Qatar’s Former Emir in Doha

Qatar holds funeral prayer for former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who died at the age of 74, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd Al Wahhab Mosque in Doha. #Qatar

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha

* World Leaders pay tribute to architect of modern Qatar Qatar has begun a period of mourning following the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, popularly known as the Father Emir, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 [] The post Qatar mourns as Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is laid to rest in Doha appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by William Mallard)

Associated Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Qatar holds funeral for former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque to pay tribute to and bid farewell to late former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Family members and senior officials attended the funeral on Sunday of the former emir. While the state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death, it offered no cause. #qatar #doha Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

Qatar's Amiri Diwan, the country's top governing body, confirmed his death on Sunday, giving no cause. He ruled from 1995 to 2013 before handing power to his son, current emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The post Former emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies appeared first on ProtoThema English.

World Israel News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sheikh Hamad, the man behind Qatar’s rise, dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a global diplomatic, financial and media powerhouse, died at 74, Qatari state media announced. No cause of death was given. During his 18-year reign, Sheikh Hamad oversaw Qatar’s rise as a major exporter of natural gas, founded [] The post Sheikh Hamad, the man behind Qatar’s rise, dies at 74 appeared first on World Israel News.

India News Network

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· Jul 13, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies

Sheikh Hamad, Qatar's former emir, passes away at 74; global leaders express condolences and reflect on his impactful legacy.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] NEW - Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies age 74.Read here: [...]

NEW - Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies age 74.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/b9vyt84sd7/@disclosetv

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad  died at 74

The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, looks on before his meeting with Indian Prime Minster Manmohan Singh (not in picture) in New Delhi, India April 14, 2005. REUTERS/B Mathur/File Photo DOHA – Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a sweeping modernizer who seized power in 1995 and broke with tradition []

Latestly.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies: Former Emir of Qatar Passes Away at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar who spearheaded the nation's rapid transformation from a quiet Gulf state into an influential global center for diplomacy, media, and international investment, has died at the age of 74.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Jaishankar meets Qatar PM; reviews cooperation

Jaishankar meets Qatar PM; reviews cooperation

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait's Amir, Crown Prince welcome visiting UAE President

KUWAIT: His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Kuwait on Thursday on a fraternal visit.He was received at the airport b...

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 4, 2026

Dbeibah meets Qatari Prime Minister

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