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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: key mediations
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani laid the foundation for Qatar's crucial role as a global mediator. These are some of the landmark mediations from his reign. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy in Palestine
Former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani's legacy in Palestine
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Syrian, Qatari foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional developments in Doha
Doha, July 4 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and review the latest regional developments. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across various sectors as []
BRICS News
· 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
Doha News
· Jul 9, 2026
Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool
Qatar’s Al-Khulaifi says mediation is a constitutional commitment, highlighting Doha’s role in diplomacy, dialogue and conflict resolution. Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz (The post Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool is from Doha News | Qatar.)
Latestly.com
· 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.
BOL News
· Jul 12, 2026
Qatar’s former emir ‘Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’ dies at 74
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Sheikh Hamad helped strengthen relations between Pakistan and Qatar. The post Qatar’s former emir ‘Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’ dies at 74 appeared first on BOL News.
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