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‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’
Professor Bader Al-Saif at Kuwait University has given his condolences for Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and explains what the late leader meant to Gulf countries. 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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The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership
In a post shared on X, Jaishankar said, A pleasure to meet FM Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Discussed the impact of Gulf conflict on the region and beyond. Conveyed appreciation for ensuring the well-being of Indian community.
The Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani mastermind the Persian Gulf state’s transformation from a quiet backwater into an influential international crossroads in less than a generation
Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous
Former UK Ambassador to Qatar Sir Graham Boyce remembers the late Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani.
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.
UrduPoint
· Jul 2, 2026
Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment
Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment
The Media Line
· 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.
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Related coverage for "‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’": The Tribune — Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss Gulf conflict, review bilateral strategic partnership. The Independent — Qatar’s former ruler who abdicated after turning tiny Arab nation into global powerhouse dies at 74. Al Jazeera — UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorous. BOL News — Qatar’s former emir ‘Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’ dies at 74. UrduPoint — Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO: New maritime business directory supports emirate’s efforts to attract global investment. The Media Line — Sheikh Hamad, Who Expanded Qatar’s Global Influence, Dies at 74